Omaha National Cemetery hosts ceremony to give ‘unaccompanied’ veterans military honors

The service honored veterans who were laid to rest without family or friends able to attend the service.
Omaha food truck owners speak against new requirement, city council delays vote

Omaha food truck owners came to Tuesday morning’s pre-council meeting to speak against what was portrayed as a proposed requirement to return to a licensed kitchen at least once every 24 hours. But they learned at the meeting the city council adopted the change last August. “I don’t think any
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day recognized in Nebraska

Lincoln Police say the murder rate for women who live on reservation land is 10 times higher than the national average.
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a new series of stamps in honor of Route 66’s centennial
Chilly tonight around the Omaha area with lows in the 40s for many

Chilly tonight around the Omaha area
UNL debuts donated all-methane tractors, promising cheaper, more sustainable farming

The donated machines allow students and researchers to study how the machines compare with traditional diesel-powered equipment.
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber

Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from the state’s former health director as he seeks to keep the governor’s office in GOP hands.
Injured truck driver’s family speaks after New Jersey plane crash
An injured Baltimore bakery truck driver’s family is speaking out after Sunday’s crash involving a United Airlines plane in New Jersey.
Dead orbit: Researchers found a galaxy that isn’t spinning — that’s not normal

Researchers have made a surprising discovery, with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope: a relatively young galaxy that isn’t spinning.
Toronto Maple Leafs win the lottery for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft.