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Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for June 28
Read through the obituaries published today in Omaha World-Herald.
Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools
The state superintendent cited a statute directing the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents. #oklaed
Less than 2,500 OPPD customers still without power after Tuesday night storm
An OPPD spokesperson said it will likely take most of Friday to restore power to all customers.
Photos: Omaha's Minne Lusa still cleaning up after Tuesday storm
See photos of Omaha's Minne Lusa neighborhood cleaning up after Tuesday's storm.
Former Omaha Menards manager sentenced to prison for $478,000 fraud scheme
A former manager at an Omaha Menards was sentenced Monday to a year and one day in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to defrauding the company out of more than $478,000.
Eastern Nebraska, southwest Iowa see record-breaking severe weather season ... and it's only June
The National Weather Service has already issued more tornado warnings for eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa in 2024 than any other year since 1986, and it's only June.
Omaha man sentenced to federal prison after second child p*rnography conviction
An Omaha man who recently completed a five-year stint in federal prison on child p*rnography charges will return to prison for 11 years after he was convicted again of the same offense.
Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for June 27
Read through the obituaries published today in Omaha World-Herald.
Will recent storms increase chances of flooding in Omaha?
While the storms Tuesday night brought significant rain and hail to some parts of the Omaha metro area, the extra water from the storms did not increase the chances of local flooding, officials said Wednesday.
Smoke alarms save lives: Residents evacuate house safely before Omaha Fire Department arrives
When a fire broke out at a house near 45th and Jaynes Streets in Omaha just after 4 a.m. Wednesday, all residents safely made it out before fire crews arrived thanks to the warning of a smoke alarm.
Rain, storms could return to Omaha this week before a warm, sunny weekend
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to return to the Omaha area on Thursday and Friday, but the rain is expected to clear up for a warm and sunny weekend.
'That was an unusual storm': Omaha residents turn out to clean up after Tuesday's storms
Hail and straight-line winds from a series of strong thunderstorms Tuesday night knocked down many trees and left thousands of people in the Omaha metropolitan area.
Critically injured Omaha man tells police brother stabbed him during fight
An Omaha man was taken to a hospital with critical injuries Tuesday after allegedly being stabbed by his brother at an apartment near Benson Park.
Douglas County Board approves committee to explore potential uses, risks of artificial intelligence
The Douglas County Board voted Tuesday to establish an advisory committee on the implementation and ethical use of artificial intelligence in county government processes.
Fireworks sales help power 40 Omaha nonprofits: 'Every penny goes for food, clothing and shelter'
Buying fireworks in Omaha has sent millions to nonprofits since 2011. Fireworks go on sale in the city on Friday.
Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for June 26
Read through the obituaries published today in Omaha World-Herald.
Photos: Heavy rain and hail hits the Omaha metro area
Check out photos from the heavy rain and hail that hit the Omaha metro area on June 25, 2024.
Omaha officials say flood levels will remain below levee, but inland flooding possible
Even as the Missouri River is expected to rise to water levels not seen since 2011, Omaha Public Works officials said flooding on the other side of the levee could be the biggest issue.
Flash flood warning issued for Omaha metro area amid tennis ball-sized hail, heavy rainfall
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for areas of Omaha, Council Bluffs and Bellevue until 8:45 p.m. Tuesday as heavy rainfall impacted the area.
Omaha City Council approves $2 million land purchase for North Omaha truck route
The Omaha City Council agreed to buy 18 acres of industrial land for a North Omaha truck route.
With 38,795 shots purchased, Tennessee wins the Jell-O shot challenge
Tennessee picked up more than one championship on Monday night. With 38,795 shots purchased, the Volunteers won the 2024 Jell-O Shot Challenge at Rocco’s Pizza & Cantina in Omaha.
Need a copy of Omaha World-Herald after Tennessee’s CWS championship? Here’s how to get one
Copies of the Omaha World-Herald were in short supply Tuesday after the Tennessee Volunteers won their first College World-Series championship. Here's how you can get one!
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A new poll conducted for a national advocacy group suggests that Omaha-area voters care about helping parents afford high-quality child care.
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Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for June 25
Read through the obituaries published today in Omaha World-Herald.
'I am so happy': Omaha woman reunited with missing Russian tortoise
Throngs of volunteers helped an Omaha woman reunite with her wandering Russian tortoise on Monday. “I am so happy."
Omaha workers, CWS fans battle 'hairdryer' heat that 'feels like 1,000 degrees'
The hottest temperatures of the year coincided with the championship game of the College World Series on Monday afternoon and evening."It feels like 1,000 degrees."
Power outage hits downtown, south-central Omaha as temperatures reach triple digits
A power outage in downtown and south-central Omaha left more than 3,000 people without power on Monday afternoon, according to the Omaha Public Power District.
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