High school student gets surprise of a lifetime as brother deployed for a year hides in costume
A high school student in Oklahoma got a major surprise when she was reunited with her brother, who had been deployed overseas for a year.
Congo records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet due to Ebola outbreak
More than 300 people died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, one of the highest weekly tolls yet, as health workers struggle to catch up with the outbreak.
US rolls out ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration initiated sanctions against Iran, targeting over 60 entities while allowing others time to cut ties before facing penalties.
Tourist dies in Death Valley National Park on 113-degree day after vehicle gets stuck
A tourist died in Death Valley National Park while attempting to walk across one of the hottest places on Earth.
Popular canned dog food recalled across U.S. amid possible metal contamination
Thousands of cans of popular wet dog food are being recalled nationwide amid concerns that the products may contain metal.
New coalition aims to sharpen Nebraska’s competitive edge, has single focus: child care policy
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Carrying and delivering twins didn’t take nearly the toll on Jessica Pallas as what came after: finding suitable childcare so she and husband Cale could hold onto their jobs and health insurance. “Figuring out the childcare puzzle was more stressful than the pregnancy and the twins […]
Bessent says new US sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that new U.S. sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran.
Omaha honors city healthcare workers with Health Worker Appreciation Week
“The work that health workers do is also work in our communities.” Omaha holds Health Worker Appreciation Week to highlight their impact in the community.
Mild, sunny Monday afternoon for Omaha area
Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures Monday afternoon for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Chances for rain and storms return late Tuesday. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio over the weekend
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in an Ohio town over the weekend and pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors, court documents show.