‘It’s the law’: Nebraska congressman mulls reining in Trump administration on Iran War

A Nebraska congressman is among a number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill weighing the use of the War Powers Act to halt the Trump administration’s use of force in Iran.
Trump expresses optimism a deal with Iran could be reached soon, but skepticism looms

The U.S. military disabled an Iranian oil tanker attempting to bypass a blockade, as President Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal to end the war in Iran despite Tehran’s rejection of U.S. proposals.
‘Pray for Mississippi,’ Governor says as tornado emergency strikes areas of state

Multiple tornadoes were reported throughout central and western Mississippi, with reports of destroyed homes, damaged properties, fallen trees, and trapped residents, officials say.
What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads

In most cases, hantaviruses result in what’s called a dead-end infection: A human gets infected after contact with animal droppings but doesn’t pass it on to anyone else.Andes virus is an exception.
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political

Chief Justice John Roberts said Supreme Court justices are not political actors amid criticism over major rulings and voting rights decisions
Design plan laid out for major project along 24th Street

Several local organizations hosted an information session on Wednesday to highlight design plans for a major project along the North 24th Street corridor.
‘We are here to serve’: Salvation Army hosts food pantry event

The Salvation Army is helping tackle food insecurity with a special evening food pantry they hosted on Wednesday evening.
Over 20 veterans honored at Omaha senior living facility event

The New Cassel Retirement Center held an event Wednesday afternoon to honor the sacrifices that 25 Veterans have made across many wars.
Cass County Sheriff’s Office investigates domestic incident, deadly crash

Deputies say the 911 caller reported her husband was chasing her and driving to run her off the road.
Omaha leaders share youth crime trends, what more needs to be done

“We’ve seen a drop in the more recent years, so that’s really a positive thing,” Omaha police official said.