Omaha NE

Many people associate Elkhorn Public Schools with its impressive academics and curriculum, however the truth is Elkhorn students are at a major disadvantage because of the 7-point grading system Elkhorn follows. In my three years at Elkhorn North, my grades have been average. I’ve had several grades from 90-95%...

As the new school year settles in, freshmen, sophomores and some upperclassmen are starting to adapt to their new dorms on campus but some of us have already begun searching for a new place to live next school year. The first week of sophomore year brought familiar faces and new...

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Four Georgia men have been sentenced to federal prison for operating a sophisticated, multi-state fraud scheme that tricked victims, including some in Iowa, into believing they faced arrest warrants unless they paid fake bond fees. According to a press release Thursday from the U.S. Attorney’s...

Morning fog and mist then more showers and storm later today. According to experts, Nebraska is losing out on millions of dollars because overdose deaths go unreported.

A study from the University of Omaha shows homeowners insurance in Nebraska is almost the most expensive in the country, citing hurricane force winds and hail as factors.

The State Department of Labor reports Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for August is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from July and is a 0.1 percentage point increase from the August 2024 rate. State Labor Commissioner Katie Thurber says the labor force in Nebraska has continued to...

American Legion Post 32 in Papillion is collecting winter clothing and shelf stable food for veterans facing homelessness through October 15.

“All People’s Pantry” got a check from Molina health care Friday that will cover about half the cost of the items they need for a food distribution event Saturday. The driver of the sedan was pronounced deceased at the scene, OPD says. Updated route for Terence Crawford parade.

Nebraska’s culinary scene holds countless surprises beyond the obvious steakhouses and corn-fed classics. From family-owned pizzerias that have served generations to tiny sushi counters creating magic with fresh fish, the Cornhusker State offers dining experiences that rival any major food city. Local food lovers...

Elmwood Park residents say homelessness is growing in their area, but oppose a proposed ordinance that would criminalize encampments on public property.