Welcome to the Weekend – July 24, 2026
What’s going on around Omaha? Your weekend guide is here!
Local public schools lose nearly 50,000 jobs as US hiring stalls
The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, with local public school employment falling by 50,000. Districts across the country are facing tighter budgets and falling enrollment.
Injunction denied, expedited case set in ballot vacancy lawsuit against Nebraska Democratic Party
A judge denied a temporary injunction in a Nebraska Democratic Party ballot vacancy lawsuit, but set dates for an expedited case.
Hot weather returns to Omaha and stays into the weekend
Hot weather returns to Omaha
Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he’ll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for him to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.
7 Can Help Kids Back to School Backpack Drive now underway
Todd Andrews with the Salvation Army encourages families to come out as early as possible to receive a backpack as supplies are limited.
‘Grow the love of aviation’: Defenders of Freedom Air Show returns to Offutt Air Force Base
After a two-year hiatus, the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show makes its return to Offutt Air Force Base.
Multiple new political parties in Nebraska are one step closer to appearing on November ballot
Two new political parties in Nebraska are one step closer to appearing on the November ballot.
97-year-old woman breaks her own record, becoming world’s oldest female wing walker
A 97-year-old woman has set a Guinness World Record – breaking her own record as the world’s oldest female wing walker.
Buying a ticket for this weekend’s $856 Powerball drawing? These are the most commonly drawn numbers
The eighth-largest Powerball jackpot draws Saturday night. See which numbers are most commonly drawn.