Omaha, NE

Nebraska State

Nebraska saw an array of severe weather in 2022. The National Weather Service says that includes 36 tornadoes that touched down in the state and wind gusts that maxed out at more than 100 mph. This year Omaha's Public Power District has more money to keep your lights on through...

Omaha Public Power District discusses grid resiliency

Iowa State

Council Bluffs, IA

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — If it's hard to find a hotel in Omaha or Council Bluffs this weekend, blame the robots. "It's really become a large international event," said Jim Schulte, president of the CREATE Foundation. CREATE is an acronym for Competitive Robotics Enhancing and Advancing Technology Education. "It's...

'It's 100% a sport': Council Bluffs hosts national robotics competition

The Omaha Police Department says an Omaha man is dead after he was hit by a car. Seventy-six-year-old John Gomez was attempting to cross L Street from south to north at 32nd Street. There is no crosswalk at that location. Officers said 22-year-old Jaime Garcia Cua was driving on L...

Omaha pedestrian dies after being hit by a car

Missouri State

The Omaha Police Department confirms a motorcyclist died after he was struck by a truck. The motorcyclist, 45-year-old Gary Mangiameli, was wearing an NDOT-approved helmet at the time of the crash. Officers say it happened around 2:20 a.m. Saturday near 26th and L streets. The motorcyclist was westbound on L...

Omaha motorcyclist dies after getting struck by a truck

OMAHA, Neb. — A Douglas County judge says an Omaha man who shot and killed his father is not responsible of the 2021 crime, by reason of insanity. Judge Duane Dougherty issued the ruling Thursday, saying Julian Lopez, 24, is not responsible by reason of insanity and acquitted him of the second-degree murder and use of a deadly weapon charges he was facing.

Omaha man who killed father found not responsible of murder by reason of insanity

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police arrest a man they said climbed onto a McDonald's roof, causing an hours-long standoff. The unidentified man climbed down Sunday morning around 3:30 after negotiating with investigators for more than six hours. According to Omaha Police Lt. Brian Schmaderer, officers were initially called for...

Omaha police arrest a man from a McDonald's roof following an hour's long standoff

Pottawattamie County, IA

Oakland, IA

OAKLAND, Iowa — Iowa landowners were invited to learn more about a controversial carbon capture pipeline on Sunday. The group "Concerned Citizens of Pottawattamie County" held a town hall on Summit Carbon Solution's CO2 project. The company's pipeline would stretch across five states including Nebraska and Iowa. Even though...

'I'm going to fight for my ground': Iowa residents express concerns for proposed co2 pipeline

DES MOINES, Iowa — A new transgender law in Iowa requires students, staff, parents and visitors to only use restrooms that correspond with their biological sex. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law on Wednesday, which took effect immediately — meaning schools must comply. Republican House Speaker...

Council Bluffs Community School District responds to new transgender law for restrooms in Iowa

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police are investigating a crash that sent one person to the hospital in extremely critical condition. The crash happened Saturday morning about 2:30 near 26th and L streets. Police said they were initially called to the scene to investigate an accident with injury involving a...

Motorcyclist in extremely critical condition following early morning crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From the moment Trey Alexander, Arthur Kaluma and Ryan Nembhard arrived in Omaha, the trio clicked - both on and off the court. The new teammates-turned-roommates were a highly-touted trio coming out of high school, and through two seasons, those three are living up to the expectations that were placed on their shoulders from the moment they put on a Creighton jersey.

Super Sophomores: Creighton trio's bond brings Bluejays back to Sweet 16

Alabama State

OMAHA, Neb. — In a repeat of the first round of 2022's March Madness the Creighton Bluejays look to advance past the San Diego Aztecs Sunday afternoon. Both programs are seeking their first Final Four appearance in program history. Creighton advanced to the Elite Eight following wins over North...

Bluejays look to make history with first trip to Final Four

San Diego, CA

LOUISVILLE, Neb. — The Elite 8 matchup between Creighton and San Diego State will feature a family affair. For a second NCAA Tournament in a row, Bluejay sophomore forward Arthur Kaluma will square off with his older brother, Adam Seiko, a senior guard for the Aztecs. Ellie French spoke...

Brotherly Battle: Creighton's Arthur Kaluma facing off against San Diego State sibling

"Absolutely soul-crushing." "A devastating way to end." "We couldn't buy a bucket." Hundreds of Bluejay basketball fans packed DJ's Dugout in downtown Omaha Sunday to watch the Jays take on the San Diego State Aztecs in the Elite Eight. Creighton lost in the final minute of the game, breaking Bluejay...

Creighton fans devastated by Elite Eight loss

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The Omaha Community Playhouse prepares for its next show, 'Rent'

OMAHA, Neb. — It's been 27 years since the iconic music “Rent” arrived on Broadway and now it's coming to Omaha for the first time. \"Rent\"...

OMAHA, Neb. — It's been 27 years since the iconic music “Rent” arrived on Broadway and now it's coming to Omaha for the first time. "Rent"...

The Omaha Community Playhouse prepares for its next show, 'Rent'

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