Creighton economist weighs in as Nebraska, Council Bluffs average gas prices pass $4
The average gas price in Nebraska and Council Bluffs passed $4 on Wednesday. A Creighton economist says he doesn’t expect prices to go down anytime soon.
Omaha man sentenced in a string of crimes, including assaulting health care worker at hospital
An Omaha man was sentenced to prison in a string of crimes, including assaulting a health care worker.
Nolan Wells would have been 19 today. Read his family’s birthday letter
Nolan Wells should have turned 19 surrounded by a birthday cake, candles and laughter. Instead, the day has become one of remembrance for his family, who shared a heartfelt message to their “Nono” in heaven.
10 Trump-backed candidates have lost this primary season, matching 2018, 2020 and 2024 combined
Republican primary voters have now rejected 10 Trump-endorsed candidates for statewide office or Congress this primary season. That’s equal to the number who lost in 2018, 2020 and 2024 primaries combined.
Judge sentences Omaha man convicted of using ChatGPT to plan bank robbery
The man convicted of using ChatGPT to plan and execute an armed bank robbery in Omaha was sentenced to prison.
Judge dismisses challenges to Working Families Party, America First Party
A district court judge in Lancaster County dismissed challenges from Nebraska’s Democratic and Republican parties against the certification of the Working Families Party and the America First Party.
Motorcycle club in north Omaha closes immediately following city inspection
Omaha police said the Los Diablos Motorcycle Clubhouse has been shut down.
New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
Dr. Erica Schwartz, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is promising to advocate for the agency while addressing staff burnout and understaffing issues.
Rescue mission is called off for NASA’s aging Swift space telescope
NASA has called off the rescue of its aging Swift telescope, which is now expected to burn up in the atmosphere later this year.
KETV obtains emails from 2023 notifying districts, including OPS, about shock gloves
KETV Investigates is getting to the bottom of the breakdown in communication over the use of shock gloves by school resource officers in Omaha Public Schools.