‘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.
Heat continues to dominate the forecast around Omaha
Heat continues to dominate the forecast in Omaha
U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal returned to WWII veteran’s family after being lost for years
A World War II medal that was lost for years was returned to the family of a veteran who was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton from South Dakota has become the world’s most expensive fossil sold at auction, after fetching a record $50,130,000 at Sotheby’s in New York Tuesday.
1 dead and 2 missing from pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco
Authorities say a person is missing and 17 others have been rescued after a fire on a pontoon boat off the coast of San Francisco.
Omaha city council approves minimum wage 4-3; Mayor weighing ‘legal considerations’
The Omaha City Council narrowly advanced a minimum wage proposal to Mayor John Ewing’s desk on Tuesday. The City of Lincoln faces a legal challenge from the state attorney general for a similar ordinance.
U.S. military to leave Iraq by end of September, ending 23-year presence
The U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group
Brett Lindstrom’s independent bid for governor changes campaign dynamics, draws controversy
The race for Nebraska governor could become more crowded and complex after former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom announced he is seeking the state’s highest office as a non-partisan candidate.
NorthStar youth walk onto field with Lionel Messi at World Cup match
NorthStar youth walk onto the field with Lionel Messi at a World Cup match.