Omaha weather: Severe storms tear through parts of Nebraska and Iowa, bringing hail, heavy rains, and strong winds

Severe storm chances return Thursday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through.
‘Incredibly important mission’: Offutt’s 95th Wing activates new groups supporting ‘doomsday plane’ mission

Restructuring aims to boost readiness and strengthen critical communications for U.S. leaders.
Nebraska school earns $2,500 to improve classroom-to-table nutrition program

Bishop Neumann said its program provides fresh food for hundreds of kids.
‘Really tossed around the grain trailers’: Tornado damages farm in Little Sioux, Iowa

A reported tornado swept through Little Sioux, Iowa, damaging a farm and scattering debris, including launching an empty semi-trailer into a tree.
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli.
‘These are our seats’: Mixed emotions as NU Regents to consider Memorial Stadium renovation plan

As the Nebraska Cornhuskers football program looks ahead to a sweeping stadium renovation, some of its most loyal supporters say they are worried about what the changes could mean for their seats — and their traditions.
Another Nebraska wildfire sits at zero containment after burning 9,000 acres
Volunteer firefighters and the Nebraska National Guard are working to contain the Pressey Fire in Custer County, Nebraska, which has burned nearly 9,000 acres.
Mother of one of the girls killed in plant explosion files lawsuit against Horizon Biofuels

The mother of one of the girls killed in a deadly plant explosion in Fremont has filed a lawsuit against Horizon Biofuels.
PHOTOS: KETV viewers capture storm as it blows through parts of Nebraska and Iowa

Storms brought high winds, hail, and heavy rains to parts of Nebraska and Iowa on Thursday.
Could you go 100 hours without your phone? These high schoolers tested it

These days, most high schoolers have never known life without a cell phone. So what happens when those phones are taken away?