One year into Trump’s National Guard deployment, is crime down in DC?
President Trump has taken credit for massive drops in crime, but our Get the Facts Data Team found more modest figures.
Tracking alligator attacks: Here’s which states are home to the apex predator
There is no national record of attacks, but the Get the Facts Data Team contacted the wildlife departments of each of the 11 states with alligators to build a database of incidents.
Why Nebraska’s new defensive coordinator earned the nickname ‘Mad Scientist’ ahead of fall camp
Rob Aurich the ‘Mad Scientist?’ See why Nebraska’s new defensive coordinator has earned that nickname ahead of fall camp.
Defense contractor makes deal with company behind planned Nebraska rare minerals mine
Niocorp, a company planning to build a rare earth minerals mine near Elk Creek, announced a memorandum of understanding with defense contractor Lockheed Martin.
‘Keeping us where we need to be’: Omaha drill team looking toward trip to New York
Team launches 260 steps fundraiser to raise money for African American Day Parade
The ‘good news’ paper: Omaha Star CEO shares renovation behind-the-scenes, fundraising goals
We’re getting another look inside the Omaha Star’s construction site as they get ready to open their doors at the end of the year.
The largest Powerball jackpot of the year draws Wednesday night
A $786 million Powerball prize is on the line Wednesday night. See which numbers are more commonly drawn.
Drug-resistant ‘superbug’ fungus spreads to 23 states. What you should know
A drug-resistant “superbug” fungus continues to spread across the U.S., now present in 23 states.
Road rage suspect pleads guilty to firing a gun in incident
A man accused in an Omaha road rage shooting has pleaded guilty to firing the gun.
Meteor showers, eclipses and a Sturgeon Moon: What’s happening in the night sky in August 2026?
This month is jam-packed with astronomical events to see, in both the late-night sky and the early morning haze.