The Salvation Army will open “blood pressure hubs” this week: what to know

The Salvation Army will be offering free, self-administered blood pressure readings. Here’s what to know
‘Guardian of the Strait’: President Trump says US will charge 20% fee for ships using Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says ships will be charged 20% of their cargo’s value in exchange for U.S. protection in the Strait of Hormuz, but the administration has not explained who would pay, how the fee would be collected or what would happen to vessels that refuse.
Real summer weather this week in Omaha, perfect pool weather

Real summer weather this week in Omaha
LOVB Nebraska reveals new additions to the 2026 roster

“This roster represents everything we want Nebraska to be,” LOVB Nebraska presents new roster for the 2026 season.
President Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

President Trump on Monday reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah, undoing protections established by former presidents on public lands that are sacred among many Native Americans.
Sarpy County attorney, Board of Commissioners continue legal battle

Sarpy County Attorney Lee Polikov and the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners are pointing the finger at each other for wasting taxpayer dollars in lawsuit about overstepping authority
Family seeks answers after 18-year-old found dead off Mississippi coast

Nolan Xavier Wells was found dead two days after leaving for a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. The 18-year-old’s parents say what happened is a mystery riddled with conflicting stories, and missing details.
Social media users spread conspiracy theories about Mitch McConnell after photo release

Social media users spread conspiracy theories about Mitch McConnell after photo release
Iowa National Guard battalion leaves for mission in Europe

“As you head into deployment, know that you represent the best of our state and our country,” Iowa National Guard prepares for NATO mission in Europe
MidAmerican Energy debates raising natural gas delivery rates

Expensive natural gas? The Iowa Utilities Commission is currently deciding whether or not to raise rates