Nebraska Democrats argue former candidate was planted by Republicans

The Nebraska Democratic Party claims a former candidate was purposefully planted by Republicans as a Democrat by name only.
‘A really big deal’: Omaha VA to roll out new, streamlined health record system

Paul Lawrence, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, visited Omaha Wednesday, where he shared details about a new system for accessing medical records.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns

The Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates unchanged, with three officials dissenting due to persistent inflation concerns.
Fifteen elephants in Kenya suspected poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, authorities say

Cyanide-laced tomatoes are suspected in the deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya. Here’s what officials found.
Court documents: Photos showed dead chickens, pig and emu at Elkhorn property in animal seizure case

A Nebraska man now faces multiple misdemeanor charges after nearly 80 animals were seized from his Elkhorn home.
Omaha man sentenced in deadly stabbing

The suspect accused of stabbing a man to death last February was sentenced Monday afternoon.
Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith faces felony domestic assault charges in Nebraska

Anthony “Lionheart” Smith, ex-UFC fighter, appeared in court Wednesday facing three felony charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident involving his wife.
Storms likely Thursday Night in Omaha and Western Iowa

Storms likely Thursday Night in Omaha
Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes?

Almost no other country in the world is rocked by such frequent and damaging earthquakes as Japan. This is why.
Temporary protected status expires for Haiti and Syria, affecting more than 300,000

The legal status allowing hundreds of thousands of people from Haiti and Syria to stay temporarily in the U.S. due to humanitarian crises at home expired Monday.