Big time warm up this week in Omaha
Warming up on Wednesday
Senate Republicans launch ‘talkathon’ over SAVE America Act
Senate Republicans launched into a marathon of speeches Tuesday afternoon, signaling support for the SAVE America Act. The legislation lacks the Democratic votes needed for final passage.
Webb telescope photos show mysterious little red dots. Astronomers don’t know what they are
Like tiny photobombers, cosmic anomalies resembling small, bright red points show up in almost every snapshot taken by the most powerful space telescope ever made.
‘Helping the Heartland’: Ticket proceeds from Nebraska’s spring game to aid wildfire relief efforts
Nebraska Athletics announced Tuesday that all ticket proceeds from the spring football game will go toward wildfire relief efforts.
Iowa police make arrest in 15-year-old cold case of murdered realtor
Nearly 15 years after West Des Moines realtor Ashley Okland was murdered in a model townhome where she was holding an open house, police have made an arrest.
Light snow on St. Patrick’s Day, record warmth to start spring
We’re flipping the switch on winter before the start of the spring. After a chance for light snow on St. Patrick’s Day, temperatures will soar toward the end of the week.
Nebraska Public Transit Week shares benefits providers bring across state
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. said public transportation is a critical component to the community.
Nation’s largest farmworkers union will not take part in Cesar Chavez Day events after allegations surface
The nation’s largest labor group that represents thousands of farmworkers said on Tuesday it will not take part in any Cesar Chavez Day activities after allegations against the civil rights activist and union co-founder recently surfaced.
Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ cohost, dies
Kiki Shepard, the co-host of the “Showtime at the Apollo” variety show, has died. She was 74.
Protect your home. These overlooked habits could spark a house fire
Cooking, heating, electrical and lighting equipment are the top causes of house fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn these simple steps to protect your home.