Village clerk in court for allegedly spending municipal money on personal purchases

A Nebraska clerk has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor for allegedly using village money for personal purchases.
Bullets that killed 2 at Seattle festival neat weren’t recovered from teen shooter’s gun, police say

Bullets recovered from two bystanders killed during a shootout at a Seattle festival near the Space Needle last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said in court documents filed Wednesday.
KETV, Salvation Army hold annual back-to-school backpack program drive
With metro-area families facing economic hardships, the Salvation Army and KETV are helping by organizing a back-to-school backpack program.
Source confirms Husker running back Mekhi Nelson will play this season

KETV Sports has confirmed with a source within the program that running back Mekhi Nelson will play this season.
‘Boots on the ground together’: One year since City View Apartments closure

The City View Apartments building at 22nd and Saint Mary’s Avenue sold for $3 million in late June, according to Douglas County records.
US and Iran exchange attacks as tensions escalate in the Middle East

Iran launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, prompting retaliatory strikes by U.S. and Saudi forces, as the conflict widens with new sanctions and regional involvement.
Local taco trucks across Omaha are taking extra precautions amid increasing cyclospora cases in Douglas County

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, NE. — Local taco trucks say they are washing produce daily and buying less lettuce as cyclospora cases in Douglas County climb to 45. Sua Espinosa Ramos, who works at Los Giros del Viejon, washes lettuce every day as a precaution. “Just wash the food and the […]
Nebraska Democrats argue former candidate was planted by Republicans

The Nebraska Democratic Party claims a former candidate was purposefully planted by Republicans as a Democrat by name only.
‘A really big deal’: Omaha VA to roll out new, streamlined health record system

Paul Lawrence, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, visited Omaha Wednesday, where he shared details about a new system for accessing medical records.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns

The Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates unchanged, with three officials dissenting due to persistent inflation concerns.