‘She’s traveling the world’: Boat captain finds Iowa woman’s ashes in bottle
A Florida boat captain came across a bottle floating off the coast and inside was a letter with an Iowa mother’s ashes.
‘Get their welcome home’: Vietnam memorial replica pulls into Iowa
The city of Manning, Iowa, gathered to welcome a travelling Vietnam memorial replica nicknamed “The Wall That Heals.”
Nebraska Community Blood Bank celebrates one year at second location amid blood donation shortages
The Nebraska Community Blood Bank celebrated its first anniversary at its second location amid blood shortages.
Man accused of shooting Omaha police officer in the head found not responsible by reason of insanity
The man accused of shooting an Omaha police officer was found not responsible by reason of insanity.
Nebraska man charged after argument with family member turned deadly, court documents state
A Nebraska man is charged with murder after investigators say a family argument ended in a fatal shooting.
Car in garage catches on fire, spreads to house
A house fire started after an individual was working on a car. The blaze spread to the house, forcing evacuation.
Douglas County authorities respond to multiple incidents on Interstate 80 Friday afternoon
Drivers on Interstate 80 experience delays after a car catches fire and a crash closes lanes.
Welcome to the Weekend – July 24, 2026
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Ford recalls 565,691 Broncos over engine fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Tropical Storm Genevieve forms in the Pacific as Hurricane Fausto strengthens
Tropical Storm Genevieve formed as Hurricane Fausto strengthened to Category 2 and could approach Hawaii next week.