DOJ drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Omaha extends violation deadline after Blackstone collapse leaves a hole
Omaha extended the deadline for Brother’s Lounge to fix a code violation after a structural collapse left a hole in Blackstone.
Gusty, mild Friday evening for Omaha area
Skies become partly cloudy Friday evening with gusty winds out of the north. Hazy sunshine, warm temperatures and breezy winds expected to start the weekend. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Welcome to the Weekend – July 31, 2026
What’s going on around Omaha? Your weekend guide is here!
QUIZ: This week in national news
From Fauci’s heated Senate hearing to a potential World Cup boycott, take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of this week’s top news stories.
‘People are losing tens of thousands of dollars’: Bipartisan push underway to prevent and report scams
Bipartisan legislation aims to create a central reporting system for scams, as fraud schemes cost Americans over $12 billion last year.
Three former Boys Town teachers accused in child abuse case
Three former Boys Town teachers are accused of child abuse, including claims a teen was locked in a closet and another was denied treatment for a broken hand.
RFK Jr. is hosting a new cooking show
RFK Jr. is the host of a brand new cooking show.
Gas prices climb as oil companies report soaring profits
Americans are paying more for gas as Chevron and ExxonMobil report significant profit increases due to global oil supply disruptions.
Lindsay Clancy trial: Court adjourns after more emotional testimony, tour of Clancy family home
The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is going to tour the home where the Massachusetts mother is accused of killing her three children.