106th Cinco de Mayo event, preparations and new activities to expect

It’s bringing the traditional activities along with some new ones. People can expect the festivities to start a little sooner this year.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data

A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state’s voter records.
Two Democratic candidates run for US Senate in Nebraska’s primary

Cindy Burbank and William Forbes are both running in the Democratic primary to challenge the Republican candidate for Sen. Pete Rickett’s current seat.
Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that ‘he just treated me like he owned me’

Jessica Mann recounts Harvey Weinstein’s alleged assault in a New York hotel room as the retried rape case continues in Manhattan.
Woman stands on Omaha streets holding signs and asking strangers to consider kidney donation

After nearly three years on the transplant list, one Omaha woman is taking her search for a kidney to the street
NBA moves closer to anti-tanking measures with drastic change to draft lottery odds

The NBA has moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter tanking by drastically lowering the chances of winning for the teams that finish with the three worst records.