Woman in custody after 2 shot in Bellevue
One of two people shot in a Bellevue neighborhood Thursday morning is in critical condition, Bellevue Police said in an update.
CB Police: Driver was intoxicated at time of crash that killed 17 year old
Police say the Hayden Baker was on his motorcycle, waiting to turn left at the intersection of North Broadway and Hunter Avenue when Evans hit him in with is '03 Chevy truck.
National Starbucks closures not affecting Omaha yet
When Starbucks decided to shut down hundreds of their stores, it not only hurt the customers, but also the employees. 400 Starbucks store locations nationwide have closed since Sept. 29. Starbucks is planning to close hundreds of stores in North America that are under-performing. These closings are happening due the...
Why Warren Buffett still lives in a $31,500 house
Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most renowned investors, has lived in the same modest Omaha house since 1958, when he purchased it for $31,500. Despite his immense wealth, Buffett has often described this property as one of his best investments, even while cautioning that homeownership can be fraught with...
Intense Debate: Nebraska Prepares for Another Major Factory Closure Resulting in Over 500 Job...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Nebraska braces for another huge factory shutdown with 500+ jobs eliminated. Nebraska braces for another huge factory shutdown with 500+ jobs eliminated.
Pillen could expand reach of federal tax credit to help public and private school...
In late September, Gov. Jim Pillen held a press conference to announce that he would opt Nebraska into the newly created federal school-choice tax credit program. He could have used that moment to rally Nebraskans around a shared belief that every student in our state deserves support, no matter where they receive...
Preview: Ben Kweller returns to Omaha Saturday at The Waiting Room…
The weekend’s looking a bit sparse, though there’s one show that stands out tomorrow night (Saturday) at The Waiting Room:. I admit to never being much of a Ben Kweller fan. No question he’s a super-talented songwriter. His breakthrough album, 2002’s Sha Sha, released when he was just 21, landed him on Austin City...
Fort Crook bridge to remain closed as Bellevue seeks funding for $30M repair
The Fort Crook Bridge has been closed for one year, forcing traffic onto Capehart. Neighbors want better communication from the city about the $30 million repair project that could take 5-10 years.
Final Traffic Shift for Council Bluffs Interstate Project Set for November 17
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has announced the final traffic shift for the Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program. The shift for the I-80/I-29/I-480 corridor in Council Bluffs is scheduled for the night of November 17, 2025. This marks the near completion of the project.
Neighbors step in to clean up dumpsite near 28th & Bristol — with city...
Neighbors are teaming up with Omaha Parks & Rec to clean longtime dumpsites, showing how community action and city support can work together to keep neighborhoods clean.

















