Sarpy County Fair is underway with rodeo, figure 8 racing, demolition derby

The Sarpy County Fair in Springfield offers a rodeo, demolition derby, and other events.
Step Up-Omaha gives Nebraska youth opportunity to grow professional skills, present projects

Step Up-Omaha granted Omaha youth an opportunity to build their futures with business professionals through a nine-week program.
After hantavirus outbreak at sea, content creator finds hope during Omaha quarantine

A Boston-based content creator is sharing his experience after being stranded at sea during the hantavirus outbreak, before being taken to Nebraska for quarantine.
Former officer accused of lewd conduct, gun possession at UNO

A former law enforcement officer in Nebraska was arrested for touching himself inappropriately and possessing a firearm during a class at UNO.
Strong storms possible Thursday evening, night

Extreme heat has faded away. We are still hot, but now tracking cooler temperatures ahead, and with that, increased chances for storms late week.
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza. But many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remain to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory.
Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

Rising lettuce prices and a cyclospora outbreak are putting fresh pressure on restaurants across the U.S.
Michael J. Fox to receive Emmy humanitarian honor

Michael J. Fox is being honored at this year’s Emmy Awards for his work advancing Parkinson’s research and awareness.
‘Important factor for this community’: Grants to bring more tree cover to south Omaha neighborhood

Grants will help bring more shade to South Omaha’s Southside Terrace-Indian Hills neighborhood. The neighborhood is part of an urban heat island identified in a 2022 study.
Lawyer for Ohio congressman’s ex-wife seeks restraining order over alleged grabbing incident

A lawyer for Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife has asked a judge to issue a restraining order against the congressman, alleging that Miller grabbed him and another attorney’s bag on Tuesday.