Murillo to resign as Council Bluffs school superintendent, pursuing similar position in Missouri
(Council Bluffs) -- Dr. Vickie Murillo has announced plans to step down as Council Bluffs Community School District superintendent at the end of the current school year to pursue a new career opportunity. Murillo announced in a statement sent to KMA News on Wednesday that she will resign from her...
Werner Enterprises acquires FirstFleet in $245 million carrier merger
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Werner Enterprises has merged with FirstFleet, calling the $245 million cash deal a “strategic acquisition.”. Announced Wednesday, the deal reportedly combines FirstFleet’s eastern U.S. footprint with Omaha-based Werner Enterprises to become the fifth-largest dedicated carrier in North America;...
Big move: Garner’s Stellar Industries to acquire Omaha’s Elliott Equipment
GARNER, Iowa — Stellar Industries, a fully employee-owned manufacturer of work trucks and accessories, has announced plans to acquire Elliott Equipment Company. The transaction is expected to finalize in the first quarter of 2026, pending customary approvals. Stellar says this acquisition will enhance its growth...
Airplane makes emergency landing in Nebraska due to cracked window
OMAHA, Neb. — An Endeavor Air flight made an emergency landing at Eppley Airfield after a crack was discovered in the left side window during descent. Delta Air Lines, which is the parent company of Endeavor Air, confirmed, "The aircraft landed safely without further issue. All customers deplaned normally and no...
Nebraska–Iowa Weather Alert: Early February Warmup Brings Milder Conditions to Omaha, Des Moines
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – A developing warmup is expected to take shape across Nebraska and Iowa as February begins, easing winter cold and setting up a calmer weather pattern with limited rain and snow chances...
Movies and TV shows casting in Omaha
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
NSP Opens New Troop A Office in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol office in Omaha, representing Troop A, has moved to a new location. The new Troop A office is located at 7200 World Communications Drive, Omaha, NE, 68122, near the intersection of Interstate 680 and North 72nd Street. The new office brings together all aspects of NSP Troop A...
Omaha, NE – Weather Alert: Light Accumulations Expected; Snow Chances Increase Overnight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – Snow chances are expected to increase late tonight and continue into Thursday morning across parts of northeast Nebraska, potentially creating slick travel conditions during the morning commute....
Pottawattamie County Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud
(Des Moines) A Council Bluffs woman was taken into custody following an investigation for insurance fraud. According to the press release, 53-year-old Shannon Marie Doty, of Council Bluffs, was arrested January 15, 2026, on a charge of insurance fraud—presenting false information, a Class D felony—following an...
OPINION: Incentive programs are part of Nebraska’s state spending problem
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was correct when he said Legislative Bill 1165 and its revamped approach to economic incentives for certain companies is “more aggressive and assertive than anything we’ve ever done before.” Perhaps a better statement would have been to name the company that this legislation is intended to...
