Secretary Hegseth testifies on Capitol Hill as Iran conflict costs rise to $37.5 billion

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate, revealing the Iran conflict has cost $37.5 billion so far, as the White House requests $87.6 billion in emergency funding to sustain military operations.
House GOP races to pass stopgap funding, budget reconciliation before weeks-long recess

House lawmakers have until Thursday night to get several critical bills across the finish line before they leave for a five-week recess.
Ewing signs Omaha’s minimum wage ordinance despite possible ‘legal issues’
Mayor John Ewing Jr. signed Omaha’s minimum wage ordinance despite possible legal challenges.
Bond set for Omaha woman accused in DUI crash with baby in backseat

An Omaha woman was held on bond for multiple charges after a crash Friday with her 9-month-old in the backseat.
Legendary Christmas rockers to perform multiple days in downtown Omaha

Iconic Christmas rockers are coming back to Omaha for a two-day holiday celebration.
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate removed from November ballot, Nebraska secretary of state says

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen said the Democratic nominee will not appear on the ballot for U.S. Senate this November.
Breezy and super nice around Omaha this evening

Breezy and super nice around Omaha
Israel building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division

The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory.
Charges against man accused of chasing two girls in Douglas County have been dropped

The charges against a man accused of chasing two girls in a neighborhood in Douglas County have been dropped.
Blair residents asked to cut back on outdoor water use

Due to hot weather, the city of Blair has asked residents to water their lawns on specific days.