Poverty simulation looks to foster empathy, education, and community engagement in Omaha

The Community Health Worker Networking Collaborative hosted a poverty simulation to help students understand the struggles faced by families with limited resources.
Breezy & cool this evening in Omaha with temperatures in the 50s

Breezy & cool this evening in Omaha
Drivers paid $81.3 billion more for gas last month, government data says

A new report out Thursday shows inflation has risen 3.5% compared to last year. Economists say that is the highest increase in nearly three years, driven by surging gas prices linked to the Iran War.
Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers

Officials at Camp Mystic say they are withdrawing their application for a camp license to operate this summer.
Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt get Walk of Fame stars ahead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ release

Two “The Devil Wears Prada” stars were honored in a rare double-star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, just a day before the film’s sequel’s release in theaters.
A woman lost nearly $100k in a gold bar scam. Here’s what happened

What started as a normal day quickly turned into a nightmare. Here’s what to know about the gold bar scam.
Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen joined Nebraska business leaders Thursday in throwing more support behind the proposed marriage of Omaha-based Union Pacific and Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern as the railroads filed an amended merger application with federal regulators. An earlier application had been rejected as incomplete in January by […]
Gov. Jim Pillen completes two-day London trip to promote Nebraska beef, ethanol

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen is wrapping up a two-day trip to London this week to tout Nebraska’s beef and ethanol production, and talk about energy opportunities with international officials. “Given the recent trade framework that exists between the U.S. and the U.K. and the favorable conditions for […]
Six transgender Idaho residents sue state over bathroom ban that carries prison time

Six transgender Idaho residents are suing the state over a strict new bathroom ban that subjects people who violate it to time behind bars — even if the bathroom is in a privately owned business.
Trump says he’s lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

President Trump says he’s removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after a White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.