Omaha budget hearing turns heated as residents push back on police drones and taxes
The Omaha City Council heard two hours’ worth of testimony on the city’s $1.6 billion budget Tuesday night. The spending plan includes investments in Omaha Police and Omaha Fire.
Strong storms possible early Wednesday in Omaha area
Strong storms possible early Wednesday in Omaha area
US embassies in Middle East prepare for extended period with reduced staff amid Iran War
The State Department is asking U.S. embassies in the Middle East to create plans to continue operating with a small number of staff as the war with Iran shows no signs of resolution.
Video shows rescue of river tubing group stranded for 3 days, living off bark and flowers
Body camera footage shows how rescuers found two women and a 9-year-old boy who were stranded for three days when their river tubing trip in Michigan went wrong.
Trump speaks on Iran threat while leaving Turkey: ‘I get a lot of threats’
President Trump says he slipped away from Air Force One after a trip in Turkey because the Secret Service wanted him on a “different plane” due to a threat.
Amid renewable energy backlash, some Nebraska communities are making millions
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Tuesday’s primary takeaways: Some seasoned candidates and a famous name advance in primaries
The Democratic Party’s ideological divide moved into new and uncertain territory, with prominent races in Wisconsin and Minnesota framing the fight between left-leaning candidates and their centrist opponents
Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
Iowa State Fair guests can vote on Blank Park Zoo’s new giraffe calf
Blank Park Zoo is giving Iowa State Fair attendees an opportunity to choose the name of its next giraffe calf at the Kid Find Headquarters on August 13.
Heat and humidity bring storm chances later this week in Omaha
Heat and humidity bring storm chances later this week in Omaha