Why Mariah Carey was chosen to perform at the Olympic Opening Ceremony
“Music is a universal language that attracts different stories and sensibilities, and intertwines with the opening ceremony’s theme of harmony.”
Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says
A federal judge has given the government until next Thursday to reach an agreement with human rights lawyers in Minnesota
Omaha mayor recognizes January’s winner for ‘Year of the Neighbor 2026’ project
Now, Ewing said it’s time for people to make their nominations for February’s theme: “Family.”
Nebraska set to hire Philadelphia Eagles defensive assistant as new safeties coach
Nebraska is set to hire a new safeties coach, Big Red Zone Insider Sean Callahan confirmed.
Department of Justice will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files
The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Omaha native is coming home after signing with UNO volleyball
UNO volleyball lands Oral Roberts transfer, who is no stranger to the Omaha area.
How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL
After a downhill crash and ruptured ACL, Lindsey Vonn is training for her fifth Olympics. Experts explain how she is racing and the risks involved
Nebraska state senator calls out another senator for an alleged inappropriate comment
Omaha Sen. Megan Hunt said State Sen. Brian Hardin made a potentially sexual remark when discussing an amendment, but Hardin said he never made the remark.
Council Bluffs kids receive free dental care for annual Give Kids a Smile Day
The nonprofit Firefly works with 10 schools to identify kids in need of dental care. It says the No. 1 need it sees is children who cannot find a dentist due to Medicaid coverage.
Omaha-area football fans gather to watch Cowboys and Steelers in Super Bowl XXX in 1996
In 1996, the Dallas Cowboys took on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and people in the Omaha area gathered to cheer on their favorites in the final game of the season.