In 1976, Omaha was a city experiencing significant changes due to forced busing, suburbanization, declining industries and racial integration efforts.
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Cooler temperatures and improved humidity have allowed firefighters to improve containment of the South Fork Fire burning in northwestern Nebraska, according to updates provided Sunday morning.
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Scotts Bluff County Commissioner Russ Reisig has requested that commissioners reconsider the board's vote to ban fireworks in unincorporated areas. The ban had been approved 3-2 earlier this month.
- Olivia Moody World-Herald Staff Writer
An Omaha man avoided a trial by entering a guilty plea for second-degree murder, attempt of a felony and possession of a firearm while committing a felony.
- Kevin Cole Omaha World-Herald
A woman's daughter is among two people who have been arrested in connection with her death Saturday night in western Douglas County.
- Mackenzie Lewis World-Herald Staff Writer
ESPN's broadcasters have a downtown Omaha tradition that they look forward to all year.Â
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A ton goes into setting the stage for the Greatest Show on Dirt. Turf manager Dan Blank broke down Schwab Field's preparation for another College World Series.
A prize-winning quilt, controversial sculptures and patriotic parades shaped Nebraska's bicentennial. Now the state is looking back as America turns 250.
People often comment on the orange daylilies that grace Lincoln Boulevard every spring near Bemis Park.
Former U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns said Jim McClurg, who died last week, became a close friend because their wives, Stephanie and Lori, respectively, were best friends for even longer.
After leaving college more than a decade ago, Erik Raveling thought his degree was out of reach. Then a letter from Wayne State arrived.
Vendors at the Omaha Art Fair in Aksarben Village saw heavy damage to artwork after a severe storm rolled through Omaha on Saturday morning.
A program started by Metropolitan Community College has improved outcomes for Omaha-area students who struggle with math by catching them up before they get to college, a study found. Â
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In 1976, Omaha was a city experiencing significant changes due to forced busing, suburbanization, declining industries and racial integration efforts.
Cooler temperatures and improved humidity have allowed firefighters to improve containment of the South Fork Fire burning in northwestern Nebraska, according to updates provided Sunday morning.
Scotts Bluff County Commissioner Russ Reisig has requested that commissioners reconsider the board's vote to ban fireworks in unincorporated areas. The ban had been approved 3-2 earlier this month.
An Omaha man avoided a trial by entering a guilty plea for second-degree murder, attempt of a felony and possession of a firearm while committing a felony.
The United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war and will hold an official signing ceremony Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Sharif said early Monday.
Trump has commented on Truth Social, condemning Israeli attacks on Beirut as the cease fire is to be extended.
The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, with smoke seen rising over the Lebanese capital. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the operation was a response to recent Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. The strike…
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LPD responded to an alleged assault with a baseball bat at 7:26 a.m. on Saturday. Police arrested a 48-year-old man.
Nebraska's highest court upheld Evan Mielak's conviction for first-degree sexual assault, rejecting an argument the victim had not actively expressed a lack of consent.
A Cass County prosecutor dismissed a motor vehicle homicide charge after jurors deadlocked in the death of Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy.
Lincoln police have identified the 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash Tuesday night. The investigation remains ongoing.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz visited Lincoln on Friday for a campaign event in support of Sen. Pete Ricketts. See photos here.
Sen. Ted Cruz touted accomplishments under President Donald Trump while painting a Dan Osborn win over Sen. Pete Ricketts as a disaster scenario for the Republicans.
Nebraska's U.S. Senate race remains in the "likely Republican" column of a prominent handicapper's race ratings — even as the outlet has shifted several other races in the Democrats' direction.
A group called Advocates for All Nebraskans said Thursday it was petitioning on behalf of an ordinance that would require the city to have at least 450 police officers.