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.
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.
Police say sexual assault suspect ran during arrest, later found dead in Nebraska City home
A grand jury will investigate the incident. Nebraska City police say no officers fired their weapons.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo announces death of its cheetah

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced the death of its 11-year-old cheetah.
Omaha’s Comic Con marks a decade at the Mid-America Center

Thousands are expected to attend Omaha’s Comic Con this weekend in Council Bluffs, celebrating a decade of costumes, vendors, and creativity.
New dashboard launched to help people find relief in the summer heat

“When temperatures never drop below 70 at night, the body doesn’t get the chance to recover, and that’s when heat becomes dangerous,” said Deputy Health Director, Dr. Justin Frederick.