News We Love: Teenager overcomes speech disorder, performs in packed auditorium

After years of speech therapy and struggles with apraxia, 14-year-old Hunter Swafford took the stage for a solo performance that left his family — and classmates — cheering
Nebraska softball is headed to 2026 NCAA Tournament following stellar season

After becoming the 2026 Big Ten Tournament champion, Nebraska softball is headed for the NCAA Tournament.
CDC teams will meet Americans on hantavirus-stricken ship at Nebraska quarantine unit

A CDC team has been dispatched to meet the passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship in Nebraska, one source said.
Officers respond to incident in south Omaha

There’s a large police presence in south Omaha on Friday afternoon.
Douglas County deputy injured during incident in south Omaha

A deputy was injured during an incident in south Omaha on Friday afternoon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Warmer temperatures beyond Mother’s Day

Warm weather ahead
That Mother’s Day bouquet could be getting pricier this year

Mother’s Day flower prices are climbing as fuel costs, tariffs and supply chain pressures raise bouquet costs for florists and shoppers.
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The remains of a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.
Injured US military veterans find relief and awe swimming with a whale shark at Georgia Aquarium

Swimming with manta rays, giant groupers, and even a whale shark brought joy and excitement to a group of injured U.S. military veterans.
Target and other retailers just pulled these snack mixes over salmonella risk

Several snack mixes sold at Target and other retailers have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination linked to recalled dry milk powder.