Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 5,000

The death toll from the two quakes that shook Venezuela last month rose to 5,069 late Friday, local authorities said.
Now Serving: Kinaara

Family-owned restaurant, Kinaara, is serving authentic Indian food in the heart of the metro
Council Bluffs police arrest man in connection to an online child predator operation
Council Bluffs police arrested a man from Des Moines in connection to an online child predator operation.
Nebraska State Patrol arrests Omaha man for allegedly making threats against a school and Pillen’s family
An Omaha man was arrested for allegedly making threats against a Nebraska school and Gov. Jim Pillen’s family.
Bellevue police arrest woman accused of driving under the influence with 9-month-old in the vehicle

Bellevue police arrested a woman on charged of driving under the influence and child abuse.
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada as US is ‘unnecessarily invaded’ by wildfire smoke

One Canadian leader said American lawmakers should send help, rather than complain.
US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals; Critics warn of extinctions

The U.S. canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction.
Hot, humid Saturday with isolated storms possible for Omaha area

Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies Saturday with hot temperatures and a chance for an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind projects. Here’s what to know
The Trump administration has halted work on offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns.
Massive storage unit fire under investigation

Firefighters battled heavy flames early Saturday morning near 94th and I streets. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.