Firefighter’s home improvement trip turns into duckling rescue
A firefighter who was heading to Home Depot to get supplies for a home improvement project jumped into action after finding five ducklings trapped in a storm drain.
Zac Brown Band gives free cruise to everyone in audience at sold-out arena show
The Zac Brown Band surprised about 37,000 fans with two cruise vouchers for everyone.
West Lake Okoboji boat crash kills 1, injures 5
One person was killed and five others were injured in a boat crash Sunday afternoon on West Lake Okoboji.
Flight leaving Des Moines forced to return shortly after takeoff due to bird strike
An Allegiant flight leaving Des Moines Monday morning was forced to return shortly after takeoff after encountering a bird strike.
American Red Cross desperate for blood donations nationwide and in Nebraska
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations after transfusions fall to a four-year low.
Acting AG scraps anti-weaponization fund after GOP senators threatened to block his nomination
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund Sunday following GOP senators’ threats to block his confirmation over the program.
Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
President Trump’s administration is planning a major overhaul of the Head Start program.
Sarpy County Fair ends today with a full event schedule in Springfield
The Sarpy County Fair concludes today in Springfield, featuring 4-H and other activities starting at 10 a.m.
Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in House amid domestic abuse allegations
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno says his former son-in-law, U.S. Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should “seek professional help” as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse.
Ariana Grande will take a break from the public eye
Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to take a break from the public eye due to the intense scrutiny she faces.