Mom calling contest delights crowd at Iowa State Fair
MOOOOM! Check out the Iowa State Fair’s mom-calling contest: Eight-year-old Vivien Sullivan knew exactly how to get Mom’s attention and win a blue ribbon.
Seed spitting queen Tracy Lynn Foster helps Omaha children in 1981 competition
Texas seed-spitting queen Tracy Lynn Foster gave Omaha children tips on how to win the local competition back in 1981.
A construction crew was demolishing a house – and uncovered a $10 million gold hoard
Forty gold bars and 4,000 coins turned up mid-renovation – and the mystery only deepens from there.
Popular 2000s rock band’s tour bus involved in deadly South Carolina crash
A popular 2000s rock band’s tour bus was involved in a deadly crash in South Carolina. The band Buckcherry released a statement about the incident.
US national debt tops $40 trillion: These charts offer more context
The U.S. had about $36.2 trillion in debt when President Donald Trump assumed office in January 2025. From then to now, the national debt has grown by 10.6%.
Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods: What to know
After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in on Saturday. Here’s what to know.
Spotty showers, thunderstorms possible Sunday for Omaha area
Chances for isolated to spotty showers and thunderstorms Sunday for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. More opportunities for storms into the workweek. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
UNO grad’s aim to soar as U.S. pilot dashed by immigration status, despite Rep. Bacon’s intervention
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Ever since she can remember, Mariana Juarez wanted to fly. A commercial pilot’s license seemed a distant dream, though, when family hardships in her home in Guerrero, Mexico, drove her out of school at age 14. Mariana Juarez clocking in flight hours. She earned a private pilot […]
Popular husband calling contest takes place at the Iowa State Fair
One of the most popular contests at the Iowa State Fair has become the husband calling contest. This year’s winner talks about her technique.
Hayden Panettiere’s troubling final months after a life in the spotlight: A timeline
Hayden Panettiere, a one-time child star who soared to fame while navigating addiction and postpartum depression in her adult life, died last week. Here’s a look back at Panettiere’s life and career.