US gets the help it needs from Italy and advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

A day later than expected, the United States has punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic
Bellevue prepares to honor fallen soldier Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens

The community is awaiting a fallen soldier’s return home, as the Bellevue Community Foundation dedicates a mural in his honor, and the Patriot Riders prepare for services.
MCC introduces new biotechnology training program

College leaders say the program will help meet demand for skilled workers in a rapidly expanding industry.
Iowa woman accused of lacing lasagna induce pregnant woman’s miscarriage

An Iowa woman is accused of lacing a pan of lasagna with a controlled substance in an attempt to cause a pregnant woman to have a miscarriage.
Iowa restaurant hosts blooms and brews event for St. Patrick’s Day

Big Kel’s Pizza and Wings in Council Bluffs hosted a “Blooms and Brews” event, where participants created flower arrangements and enjoyed beverages in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Windy & warmer Thursday in Omaha, but that will bring a fire danger

Windy & warmer Thursday in Omaha
Nebraska baseball captures run-rule victory over North Dakota State

Nebraska baseball captured its sixth consecutive win on Wednesday.
‘Pray to Saint Patrick’: Omaha pubs prep for St. Patrick’s Day while searching for suppliers to replace Omaha Steaks

Paddy McGown’s expects to serve more than 1,000 pounds of corned beef on and around the holiday. It’s the last time the pub will use Omaha Steaks to do so.
High school students get in-depth view of federal government during United States Senate Youth Program

Two student delegates from each state will get a closer look at the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government.
YRTC-Kearney youth moving to Omaha facility, where the currently housed inmates will go

Going from hours away to Omaha, YRTC Kearney youth moving to local facility, and how the relocation impacts current inmates housed in the facility.