Flying too slow while overloaded in icy conditions caused last year’s deadly commercial plane crash in Alaska

A pilot of an overloaded commuter plane appears to have been distracted by icy conditions and didn’t pay attention to his airspeed, leading to a crash that killed all 10 people onboard in February 2025, according to the NTSB
Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson may oust the city’s police chief following public criticism over the response to a fatal shootout at a crowded food festival under the Space Needle.
State Department says it made ‘an unfortunate error’ when it mislabeled countries on map of Africa

The U.S. State Department said its use of a map that incorrectly labeled all the countries it identified on a map of Africa at an international conference this week was “an unfortunate error.”
KETV speaks exclusively with Coach Matt Rhule following his comments at Big Ten Media Days

KETV Sports’ Lauren Michelson spoke with Coach Matt Rhule one-on-one following his comments at Big Ten Media Days.
USDA expands drought disaster designation in Nebraska as dry conditions persist

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 13 additional Nebraska counties as drought disasters, making farmers in those counties eligible to apply for federal loan assistance.
‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’

Did ancient footprints just rewrite the story of Nutcracker Man? New fossil tracks from Kenya suggest this extinct human relative was much taller and more social than scientists once believed
Scattered rain, thunderstorms Thursday night for Omaha area

Scattered rain showers, thunderstorms expected Thursday night for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Severe storms with damaging wind gusts and heavy rain will be possible. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson’s disease

Ahman Green, an Omaha Central alum and Husker football standout, says he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease last year.
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor

Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.
Type-O-No! Nebraska hits second blood emergency in three months!

Why the state’s blood bank is running on empty and how you can help