Omaha North, Central hold fifth annual Sams and Briggs Mid Summer Classic

Tuesday night’s legion baseball matchup between Omaha North and Omaha Central meant more than the final score.
Sarpy County settles with former employee, agrees to $580,000 settlement

The former deputy county attorney alleged age discrimination and forced resignation.
Omaha community gathers for candlelight vigil honoring murder-suicide victim

Dozens of people across the community gathered for a candlelight vigil to remember the woman killed in a recent murder-suicide.
Nebraska nurses disciplined after violations at Omaha hospice service

Two Omaha hospice leaders have been disciplined after misconduct involving medications from deceased patients, officials said.
Sentencing date set for man convicted of having relationship with former student

A former Palmyra teacher was convicted on Tuesday of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 11-year-old critically hurt after being hit by vehicle

An 11-year-old boy on a scooter was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition on Tuesday evening after a crash involving a pickup truck near Bennington.
Salvation Army to open cooling centers in Omaha amid hot summer weather

The Salvation Army of Omaha’s cooling centers are available to anyone in need of relief from the heat.
No charges to be filed in Florida against Nebraska running back

Court documents released on Tuesday reveal that no charges will be filed against the Husker football player
‘Weather the storm of construction’: New funding for businesses impacted by streetcar

Omaha offers new funding resources for businesses impacted along streetcar route. The Streetcar Business Impact fund provides money to businesses with proven revenue decreases.
US reimposes blockade on Iran after Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.