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.
Former elementary special education teacher to be sentenced for intentional child abuse

A Nebraska jury reached a verdict in the case of a former elementary school teacher who was accused of child abuse.
Photos capture the Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony was marked by colorful performances and Italian artistic influence. Experience the ceremony in photos:
Milan Cortina Olympics officially open with a multi-site ceremony

This is the most spread-out Olympics in history, with competition venues dotting an area of space roughly the size of the entire state of New Jersey.
Cool but not cold around Omaha into Saturday

Cool but not cold around Omaha
Security tightens in Milan as dignitaries arrive for Olympic opening ceremony

Security measures in Milan have intensified as thousands gather for the Olympic Opening Ceremony, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance among the dignitaries attending.
Who is Sabrina Impacciatore, the actress who performed in the Olympic Opening Ceremony?

Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore, of “White Lotus” fame, led a segment of the Opening Ceremony at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Salvation Army cook changes plea in sexual assault case

He was sentenced immediately after changing his plea.
Thousands of cases of repackaged M&M’s recalled in 20 states for allergen labeling issue

The recall, which affects 20 states, is for more than 6,000 cases of repackaged M&M’s for missing allergen information on the packaging.
Welcome to the Weekend – February 6

What’s going on around Omaha this Super Bowl Weekend? Find out in this week’s guide!