With the first warm stretch of days hitting Omaha, ER doctor shares how you can stay safe in the summer heat

Read the full article on KMTV 3 TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE IN THE HEAT: get out of the heat by finding shade or an air conditioned building, stay hydrated with water or electrolyte drinks, wear a hat and eat salty snacks First warm stretch of days hitting Omaha this week BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) […]
Omaha, Sarpy and Dodge counties debut fireworks complaint hotlines

Nebraska authorities debut fireworks complaint numbers in Omaha counties for the Fourth of July
District judge blocks Nebraska Environmental Trust diversions as lawsuit plays out

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A district court judge granted a temporary motion Monday blocking the transfer or spending of funds diverted from the Nebraska Environmental Trust in the past two legislative sessions while a lawsuit challenging the transfers plays out. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong granted the temporary injunction […]
More than 100 law enforcement agencies attend meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel

FBI Director Kash Patel says major crime has reduced across the U.S., including in Iowa.
Environmental monitoring will expand starting this week, according to Iowa Insight

Iowa environmental testing increase could help pinpoint cancer rates, according to experts
Construction starts on South Omaha plaza project buoyed by $25M state grant

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Rendering of the future La Plaza de la Raza site at 24th and N Streets in South Omaha, a project boosted by a $25 million state grant administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. (Courtesy of RDG Planning and Design) OMAHA — Construction work is to start […]
Husker running back arrested in Florida

A Nebraska running back faces charges after being arrested Monday in Florida.
Local power group’s advice to combat the hot weather, use less energy

Electric companies recommend having a plan to divvy up the energy in your home to reduce energy for you and the entire grid.
DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with ‘Star Wars’ song, record says

A settlement shows D.C. agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit from a resident who said police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme from “Star Wars” on his phone.
Hot this evening around Omaha with a few storms farther west and north

Hot this evening around Omaha