Gunfire Near Party Bus Leaves Two Hurt in Downtown Omaha, One Critical
The circumstances behind gunfire near a party bus in downtown Omaha remain unclear after two people were hospitalized early Saturday. Officers were called to the area near 11th and Howard streets just after 2:30 a.m. following reports of shots fired, according to KETV. Omaha Police are investigating the incident, which...
Pella Upsets Lewis Central in 4A Playoff Opener
Pella built a 28-14 halftime lead and held on for a 31-28 victory over Lewis Central last night in Council Bluffs in the opening round of the Class 4A football playoffs as heard live on 92.1 KRLS. After falling behind 7-0 on the first of Braydan Doss’ four Titan touchdown...
After 36 Years, Northeast Minneapolis Greek Institution Gardens of Salonica Will Close in 2027
Gardens of Salonica, the Greek restaurant that has anchored a corner of Northeast Minneapolis since 1991, is planning to close in 2027, bringing a 36-year chapter of the neighborhood's history to an end. Owner Anna Christoforides will be 70 when the doors finally shut, closing out a business that began as a scrappy vending operation and grew into one of the Twin Cities' most enduring Greek food institutions.
Man sentenced in Feeding Our Future juror bribery scheme
Said Farah, 44, of Minneapolis, was sentenced on Friday to more than 6 years and $40,000 for bribing a juror.
Developer of Civic Auditorium Site Seeks TIF Despite Unresolved Litigation
White Lotus Group is seeking $34 million in Tax Increment Financing for its proposed redevelopment project of the old Civic Auditorium site in downtown Omaha known as Civic Corner. The site is bordered by Capitol Avenue as well as 17th, 19th and Chicago streets. The only structure currently on the site is a city-owned parking garage.
NASA’s Houston Mars crew is finally coming home after 378 days
After 378 days inside, Mission 2 is finally over—and four people are about to get reacquainted with Houston.
OU Health welcomes group of Ukrainian surgeons for month-long educational program
OKLAHOMA - OU Health welcomed 10 Ukrainian surgeons as part of Operation Ukraine, a month-long surgical education program in the state. The program is led by OU Health in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma and the OU College of Medicine. Operation Ukraine is providing specialized burn care training for...
OKC Shelter Was 80 Costumes Short, Then Thunder Star’s Foundation Stepped In
City Rescue Mission in Oklahoma City was short 80 Halloween costumes for the 120 children staying at the shelter, leaving staff scrambling with the holiday closing in. By the time the shelter's Halloween carnival rolled around, every single child had a costume to wear. The shelter's turnaround came thanks to...
Husker Volleyball Visits a Much Improved Michigan State Team on Saturday Afternoon
The Huskers are coming off of a match against Michigan just less than a day ago where they didn’t look their best at all. They lost the 1st set of the match which is the first time they have done this all season. While Michigan is sneaky good, they shouldn’t be taking sets from us.
Wisconsin Energy Institute panel examines data centers’ electric grid demands
Experts in engineering, data science and energy policy discussed how the rapid growth of data centers could strain Wisconsin’s electric grid at a Wisconsin Energy Institute panel Oct. 27. The discussion, part of the Nelson Institute’s Forward in Energy Forum, brought together perspectives from engineering, economics and public policy....
