Nebraska medical cannabis laws could soon be protected from federal interference after all

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws could soon be protected from federal interference after all, under a proposed U.S. House spending bill released Wednesday. The U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies released the text of its fiscal year 2027 spending bill this week. Congress […]
Mostly cloudy, cool and breezy Thursday afternoon for Omaha area

Mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures for your Thursday afternoon in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Warming up for the weekend ahead. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Ewing marks streetcar progress as project stays on time and budget

Omaha leaders marked a major streetcar milestone Thursday with a ceremonial rail signing in midtown.
Omaha shop owners sentenced in overdose case tied to hallucinogens

A judge sentenced the two men convicted in an overdose case in Douglas County.
What is the Koh-i-Noor Diamond? Mamdani urges King Charles to return gem

What is the Koh-i-Noor Diamond? New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is urging King Charles to give the priceless diamond back to India.
Caught on Cam: Armed man tries to rob Omaha Mexican fast food restaurant

Omaha police detectives are hoping the public recognizes the man’s mask or what he’s wearing.
‘What’s my anniversary?’ Question from grandmother stops scam in progress

A simple question potentially saved a Kansas City woman thousands of dollars.
Runza, UNL partner to make iconic sandwich into sweet treat

Are you ready for a new spin on a Nebraska staple?
Man charged with trying to kill Trump agrees to remain jailed while awaiting trial

A man accused of trying to kill President Trump agreed to remain jailed for now while he awaits trial.
Louisiana postpones primaries after US Supreme Court decision on congressional map

Louisiana will postpone its congressional primaries after the United States Supreme Court struck down the state’s second majority Black congressional district.