Gas prices continue to climb in the US as Strait of Hormuz remains threatened
President Donald Trump is urging countries to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping lane, but no nations have publicly committed to the effort.
Omaha man accused of shooting, killing dog to go to trial

A man accused of killing a dog will go to trial.
Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?
Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick’s Day. It has also been touted as being “good for you,” at least by its own advertising posters decades ago.
Accused DC pipe bomber tells court Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon should apply to him
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., the night before the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot asked a federal judge to dismiss his case, arguing that President Trump’s pardon of Jan. 6 rioters applies to him.
United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Mideast fighting escalates
The war in the Middle East continued to escalate as Israel launched new strikes on Tehran and against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
A Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering him
A Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about coping with grief after her husband’s death was convicted of aggravated murder in his death by poisoning him with fentanyl.
Funeral details for Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens announced
The Bellevue native was killed in action on March while serving in Kuwait as part of the U.S. Army Reserves.
Lincoln police say man’s death inside sewer was accidental

Investigators said the 20-year-old and some friends were hanging out in the sewer, when the man fell and hit his head while climbing up a ladder.
Omaha man convicted of assault after stabbing two customers at IHOP

A west Omaha IHOP server was found guilty of assault after stabbing two customers at the restaurant.
Candidate files legal challenge to stay on ballot for Douglas County sheriff
A Democratic candidate filed a legal challenge to keep him on the ballot for Douglas County sheriff.