Rain chances increase ahead of Thursday around Omaha

Rain chances increase ahead of Thursday in Omaha
Travel guide for the Omaha area: Wednesday, July 29

A guide to road closures, crashes and delays for the Omaha area’s morning commute
Anthony Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. scientist who helped lead the nation’s COVID-19 pandemic response, is set to face off with a Republican senator probing the origins of the coronavirus.
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard dead in motorcycle crash

Glen Hansard, an Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor who rose to international prominence in 2007, has died in a motorcycle crash. He was 56.
Mega Millions winning numbers: Check if you won the jackpot worth an estimated $800 million

Tonight’s numbers have been drawn. Check your ticket and see if you landed the biggest Mega Millions jackpot so far in 2026.
Federal Reserve to release its decision on interest rates today

The Federal Reserve is set to reveal its decision on interest rates Wednesday, with inflation trends and political pressure from President Trump shaping the discussion.
Mega Millions ticket holder in Florida wins $800 million jackpot

A lucky Mega Millions ticket holder in Florida is now $800 million richer after Tuesday night’s drawing.
Kavinsky, French DJ behind hit track ‘Nightcall,’ found dead at home in Paris

French DJ Kavinsky, best known for the electro track “Nightcall,” has died at age 50.
Delta planes trigger anti-collision alarms in close call at Atlanta airport
Delta planes came dangerously close during a go-around at Atlanta airport, triggering anti-collision alerts
Trump officials launch probe of 2 school districts over alleged testosterone vials, kissing exercise

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating allegations that a high school teacher in Denver required students of the same sex to kiss in front of a class, and a district in Washington state displayed vials of testosterone in an LGBTQ Pride Month exhibit.