Omaha Police Officers Association identifies body found Wednesday as that of Deacon John Zak
In a post, the OPOA says, “Our officers’ thoughts are with the family of John Zak, who was murdered in Omaha on Wednesday night. John was an active member of the community and a deacon at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.”
US military: 4 American service members killed after refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq
An American refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, highlighting the risks of the ongoing military operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. aims to meet its objectives.
Cooler, breezy Friday for Omaha area
Gusty winds Friday morning will become light for the afternoon. Increasing chances for rain, snow and strong winds by the end of the weekend. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Overnight shooting critically injures one person
Around 1:50 a.m. police were called to the scene in North Omaha. They say, upon arrival, they found an adult male with a gunshot wound.
Trump issues new threat to Iran online
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new threat online to Iran, writing: “Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today.”
ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt
The Old Dominion University shooting suspect is an ex-Army National Guard member with a past terror conviction, AP sources said.
A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims
On Thursday, curators put 22 casts on public display for the first time. Experts call them “imprints of pain.”
DHS says man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon
The FBI is leading the investigation after a man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues in Michigan on Thursday. The suspect is dead, authorities said.
Hoiberg is prepared to lead Nebraska at his former home in Big Ten Tournament
Nebraska takes the court on Friday in the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and the legendary Michael Jordan. But there’s another Bull with ties to the arena, Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg.
Creighton Prep sophomore shares brain injury recovery story
Teen says rehabilitation helped him regain independence after sudden brain injury