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While passengers may not see it, the new Central Pavilion — the centerpiece of Eppley Airfield's $950 million terminal expansion project — is rising behind the scenes.
The first poll released by a candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District shows State Sen. John Cavanaugh leading among likely Democratic voters.
A 27-year-old man who fatally shot two Bloomfield men in a bowling alley in February 2024 was sentenced Tuesday to two consecutive life sentences.
Democrat Kishla Askins writes in the Omaha World-Herald that she's proposing a Midwest National Security Consortium that could create thousands of Nebraska jobs and generate millions of dollars in ...
A shooting at a Manhattan office building left at least three people dead, sources tell the The Associated Press. Sources say the suspect fatally shot himself.
CHICAGO — Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65.
Obviously, Dani Busboom Kelly knew she was inheriting a roster full of All-Americans and top recruits at Nebraska. Their desire and urgency to win has stood out to the new ...
A 22-year-old man who was fatally shot Saturday night in northwest Omaha had been counting down the days until he left to begin training with the U.S. Army.
Omaha nonprofits say they are facing tough financial decisions as they struggle to support City View tenants losing their housing.
An Omaha teen involved in a crime spree that took the life of a 64-year-old Uber driver, pleaded no contest to two robbery and two firearm charges.
Nebraska football has a new mantra, rugby punter, grass fields and a possibly intriguing position battle at left tackle as it starts training camp.
In this edition of The Public Pulse, Omaha World-Herald readers weigh in on Nebraska's congressional delegation, the state of research funding for the University of Nebraska and efforts to protect ...