Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as attorney general in overnight vote

Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed as attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote after a bruising fight over his loyalty to President Trump.
Isolated storm chance Saturday in Omaha area

Isolated storm chance Saturday in Omaha area
Senate confirms Blanche as AG, passes bill to avoid shutdown before August recess

Senate lawmakers worked through early morning Saturday to pass key legislation while delaying others ahead of their weeks-long break.
Jeep rolls in southwest Lancaster County, driver dies

A deadly rollover crash in southwest Lancaster County killed a Lincoln man Friday night.
Oscar-winning Disney animator meets crews who rescued him during Arizona hike

A real-life fairytale: That’s how Glen Keane, an Oscar-winning Disney animator, described the way first responders rescued him from a hike with his grandchildren in Arizona. Here’s how he thanked them.
Senate passes deal to avoid government shutdown before recess, but not Trump’s voting bill

After a nearly 20-hour session, senators passed a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, yet President Trump’s proof-of-citizenship voting bill was left behind.
Kellogg will ditch artificial dyes from all cereals this year

After years of pressure, Kellogg is moving faster to remove synthetic dyes from its cereals — and it says the change is coming this year.
Omaha police investigate crash that injured one person
Omaha police are investigating a crash that sent one person to the hospital.
‘Nobody knew about it’: Premature demolition disturbs pet cemetery in Fremont

A pet cemetery is disturbed during the demolition of the old Dodge County Humane Society. Residents and city council caught by surprise, but city administrator explains.
Family dog saves its owner after Nebraska home catches fire and smoke alarms failed

A family dog woke its owner just in time as a Nebraska home filled with smoke and flames after smoke alarms failed.