Omaha, NE

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Lincoln, NE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The release date is revealed for the stamp honoring Chief Standing Bear. The United States Postal Service said it will be released in Lincoln on May 12. The Ponca Tribe chief was forced to leave Nebraska for Oklahoma in the 1800s. He returned to bury his...

Stamp honoring Chief Standing Bear to be released in May

OMAHA, Neb. — When Ty Rule woke up Saturday, he saw his friend, Gary Mangiameli was killed in a motorcycle crash early that morning near 26th and 'L'. "Gary was a great dad. Good dad, good guy. I mean everybody loved Gary," Rule said. About 30 minutes later and...

Omaha man loses friend, brother hurt in separate motorcycle crashes 30 minutes apart

OMAHA, Neb. — Related video above: Sneak peek inside Steelhouse Omaha. Award-winning artist Elvis Costello is coming to Omaha this summer. The rock and roll legend will be performing at the new Steelhouse Omaha on June 21. Tickets to see Elvis Costello and The Imposters will be on sale...

Elvis Costello announces concert at Steelhouse Omaha this summer

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Police Officer's Association is sounding the alarm on department staffing levels. Currently, the city is down 108 officers from its authorized strength of 906 full-time sworn officers. A check of 911 calls for police service shows response times were up 10% for priority one...

Tony Conner, Omaha Police Officer's Association sound alarm on department staffing levels

OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man wowed the judges with an emotional performance on "American Idol." Cam Amen received a Platinum Ticket for his showstopping rendition of "Hallelujah" on Sunday night's episode. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another...

Omaha man wows judges with emotional performance on 'American Idol'

Nebraska State

The Omaha Correctional Center reported the death of an inmate Tuesday afternoon. Officials said 36-year-old Nicole Brooke, an OCC inmate, died at an Omaha hospital. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services hasn't said how she died. Winters' sentence began March 8, 2010; she was serving 15-20 years for attempted first-degree...

Omaha Correctional Center reports inmate death

Omaha Community Playhouse's 2023-2024 season starts in August. Katie Broman said the Playhouse is kicking off their 99th year with 'Clyde's,' a musical straight from Broadway. The story is set in a sandwich shop featuring people who were formerly incarcerated. The fiery and funny show takes the audience through each character's story.

Omaha Community Playhouse prepares for its upcoming 99th season

California State

It's a key player in the global transition to renewable natural gas, but few people know about on Lincoln manufacturing plant. Hexagon Agility, which is located in Costa Mesa, California, has had a plant located in Nebraska's Capitol for 60 years. On Monday, Gov. Jim Pillen toured the facility to...

Gov. Pillen tours Lincoln manufacturer of renewable natural gas tanks

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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

OMAHA, Neb. — The president of the Omaha Police Officer's Association says he plans to open contract negotiations with the mayor and police chief Wednesday. The private meeting addresses Omaha's shortage of police officers. Budgeted for a full force of 906, Omaha is 108 officers short. "We've fallen so...

'We've fallen so far behind': OPOA, OPD on officer shortage and response times

UNO aviation students will soon be taking to new heights in a brand new flight simulator housed on campus. Instructors say it will provide critical experience for these future pilots, who are in high demand right now. These students will get their bearings in a Boeing 737 cockpit; it is...

UNO Aviation Institute acquires new flight simulator for students

LINCOLN, Neb. — A 27-year-old woman allegedly struck two maintenance employees with her vehicle, killing them at a Lincoln apartment complex on Monday, according to authorities. Around 1:22 p.m., officers responded to two pedestrians struck by a vehicle near The Lodge Apartments, located near South 48th Street and Old...

Lincoln woman allegedly killed two maintenance employees with vehicle at apartment complex

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

Council Bluffs, IA

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — A man was shot in the leg during a disturbance early Tuesday morning, Council Bluffs police said in a news release. Investigators identified the victim as Justin Juhl, 31. They said someone drove him to a Council Bluffs hospital for treatment around 4 a.m. Juhl was expected to survive.

Council Bluffs man shot in the leg early Tuesday, police say

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

Papillion, NE

PAPILLION, Neb. — A strategic plan group for mental health with Papillion-La Vista Community Schools formed right before the pandemic. With mental health issues showing up more and more since then, elementary principals say they're working hard to respond the right way. They presented these efforts at Monday night's...

Papillion-La Vista elementary school principals present how they're addressing mental health needs

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Like many law enforcement agencies, the Council Bluffs Police Department is struggling to hire officers. The city's police chief hopes a $10,000 hiring bonus will incentivize more qualified applicants. The city council approved a measure to do so on Monday night. According to the agenda...

Council Bluffs Police will give $10,000 bonus to some new police hires

Two Creighton women's basketball players appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday to showcase a Runza. Jayme Horan and Morgan Maly shared a Runza with Kelly Clarkson as part of her Snack Bracket, which is a tournament of "beloved regional foods." The Runza was competing against Cincinnati Chili from...

Creighton women's basketball players showcase a Runza for The Kelly Clarkson Show's Snack Bracket

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

"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

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Creighton basketball's run in the NCAA tournament has ended in the Elite Eight. The Jays fell short 57-56 against San Diego State on Sunday at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. Ryan Kalkbrenner led Creighton (24-13, 14-6 Big East) with 17 points, including 10 in the...

Creighton's NCAA tournament run ends with loss to San Diego State in Elite Eight

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Henry Doorly Zoo unveils orangutan exhibit plans

OMAHA, Neb. — The latest project at the Henry Doorly Zoo will put people face-to-face with orangutans — with...

Henry Doorly Zoo unveils orangutan exhibit plans

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