Vance says the Olympics are ‘one of the few things’ that unite Americans

U.S. Vice President JD Vance told U.S. athletes competing in the Milan Cortina Winter Games that the competition “is one of the few things that unites the entire country.”
Warm, breezy Thursday afternoon for Omaha area

Warmer temperatures, breezy winds Thursday afternoon before slightly cooler temperatures move in to end the week. The risk for ice jam flooding is elevated through the weekend.
Omaha police investigate overnight robbery, attempted robbery

Omaha police are investigating a robbery at a convenience store late Wednesday night and an attempted robbery at a business early Thursday morning.
Nebraska Legislature advances bill establishing youth minimum wage

Nebraska lawmakers voted in favor of a bill that would lower minimum wage for young workers.
FDA allows another natural food dye, label changes to make spotting artificial colors easier

FDA approves beetroot red and expands spirulina extract use in many foods and allows no artificial colors labeling while excluding infant formula and some USDA inspected foods
Here are the hometowns of Team USA’s athletes

The hometowns of competing athletes span 32 different states and Washington, D.C.
Court docs: Florida teen accused in murder plot said they wanted ‘blood bond’ with Sandy Hook shooter

Two central Florida students are accused of planning to kill another student at their high school, according to court documents.
This year’s Olympic medals are worth more than ever

Athletes on the podium at the Winter Olympics in Italy will be awarded the most expensive medals in the history of the Games
Nike introduces inflatable jacket for Team USA at Milan Cortina Olympics

Nike has unveiled an inflatable jacket for Team USA at the Milan Cortina Olympics, allowing athletes to adjust their warmth with ease.
Do you know this person? Omaha police seek information on vacant warehouse fire

Omaha fire investigators are looking to identify a man seen near a vacant building fire that caused $800,000 in damage.