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.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources divides deer hunters into zones
Due to the declining deer population, Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources has divided the state’s deer hunters into two zones.
This organ will play one composition until 2640. It’s redefining how slowly music can be played
A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world’s slowest concert.
She asked a stranger to sit on her porch. What happened next went viral
What started with a ring at a stranger’s doorbell has turned into a friendship two South Florida women never saw coming.
Omaha officials say surrounding buildings safe, stable after structural collapse in Blackstone
Omaha officials say the surrounding buildings after a structural collapse in Blackstone are safe and stable and barricades are in place.
Officials reject most signatures from conservative group seeking to reshape Lincoln elections
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Lancaster County Election Commission rejected more than 65% of the signatures on three petitions from a conservative group seeking to reshape Lincoln elections this November. However, supporters say they’ll restart signature gathering. Then-state Sen. Tony Fulton of Lincoln. (Courtesy of Unicameral Information Office) Lancaster County Election […]
Defense attorney questions children’s alleged kidnapping story
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine refiled charges for suspects accused of kidnapping, pointing gun at 9-and 10-year-old boys
Iowa toddler hit by car dies at Nebraska Medicine
15-month-old toddler Mia Mauricio died at Nebraska Medicine after being struck by a car in Carroll County, Iowa.
US moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
U.S. moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Omaha Reads initiative announces its 2026 book selection
The heartwarming ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ is the perfect companion for a city-wide community read