Tag: Omaha
Union Pacific profit down 9% but economy will grow in 2021
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific's first-quarter profit declined 9% as the railroad delivered less freight and its revenue fell, but it said the economy...
Teen wanted on murder warrant in Nebraska mall shooting
OMAHA, Neb. — A murder warrant has been issued for a teenage boy suspected in a shooting at a Nebraska mall that left one...
Nebraska US Rep. Bacon says he believes he had COVID-19
OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Thursday that he believes he had COVID-19 late last year, developing coronavirus symptoms and...
Following their passion, women go far to play flag football
FREMONT, Neb. — From a distance, it looks like college kids in sweat clothes tossing a football around on a campus green space.
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Video auditions deciding College World Series anthem singers
OMAHA, Neb. — Local organizers of the College World Series are opening its talent search for national anthem singers to everyone in the country.
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Nebraska unemployment rate ticks down for February
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s unemployment dropped slightly last month to 3.1%, down 0.1 percentage point from January and marking the third-lowest rate in the...
Nebraska declares pro-meat day on Colorado meatless day
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts railed Monday against a proclamation by the governor of neighboring Colorado that encourages people to avoid meat...
Family of boy killed at Disney World urges organ donation
OMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska couple whose 2-year-old son died tragically at Walt Disney World nearly five years ago wants more families to consider...
Omaha mayor returns to City Hall after husband’s death
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's mayor made her first public appearance Tuesday and confirmed that she'll return to work and seek reelection after her husband,...
Warren Buffett’s fortune tops $100B as his stock soars
OMAHA, Neb. — Investor Warren Buffett's fortune surged above $100 billion Wednesday when shares of his company hit a record high at over $400,000...