Family says 2 friends found shot to death had returned home to spread beloved dog’s ashes

Two men were shot and killed in Florida while in town spreading the ashes of a beloved family dog, family members say.
What is the appeal of Dan Osborn to his supporters in Nebraska’s US Senate race?

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LA VISTA — Some of the people who crowded into the Astro Theater on Thursday to hear registered nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn kick off his statewide tour said that while they may not agree with everything the former union leader says, they plan to support him […]
Strangers cover Texas family’s dog’s entire vet bill after porcupine attack

A local Facebook plea turned into a community rescue, with strangers quickly helping pay for a Texas dog’s emergency treatment.
Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Atlanta Falcons coach, dies of cancer

Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Atlanta Falcons coach Jeff Ulbrich, has died, the team announced. She was 48.
Sweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has US officials on edge
Hackers have targeted water systems in several US states in a coordinated cyberattack that has caused some utilities to issue boil-water notices and switch to manual mode, taking their systems offline, according to US officials.
Omaha aids local businesses, entrepreneurs with ONEBIZ website

“I want Omaha to be the entrepreneurial capital of the world.” Mayor John Ewing Jr. backs local businesses with the help of the Omaha OneBiz website.
Westside Community Schools to introduce AI into their curriculum

“AI frees teachers up to then use their time to do more student engagement, creative thinking and lesson planning.” Westside Community Schools integrates AI into its curriculum.
Windy Friday before a nicer weekend around Omaha

Windy Friday before a nicer weekend in Omaha
Mercedes-Benz recalls 310,667 cars over rollaway risk

A door-lock microswitch problem could stop Mercedes-Benz’s Auto Park feature from engaging, raising the risk of a rollaway.
Health advocates raise alarms about Nebraska’s ‘rushed’ implementation of Medicaid work requirements

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After Nebraska implemented new Medicaid work rules eight months ahead of a federal deadline, Angela Lindstrom with the Health Center Association of Nebraska said some residents have waited up to 90 minutes on the state’s phone line to get their questions answered. “As you can imagine, […]