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Forecasters said high temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will combine for a heat index, or feel-like temperature, around 105 degrees or slightly higher.

The program gives military veterans charged with crimes a chance to avoid prison and turn their lives around by adhering to a strict regimen of keeping a job, staying clean of drug or alcohol abuse, passing rehabilitation classes, paying restitution…

Two Omaha police captains will be promoted Thursday, becoming part of the inner circle of Police Chief Todd Schmaderer.

Omahans Jennifer and Adam Penick, known for their involvement in the lives of their five children, died Monday in a head-on collision.

A Medicaid managed care contractor's plans to cut payment rates for some medical equipment, starting Sunday, could jeopardize the availability of specialized equipment for children and adults with disabilities.

The project was organized by Mick Manley, who runs a local nonprofit, We Can Make a Difference, that helps homeless people and finds other ways to assist the community.

From the gravel drive of a Nebraska farm Wednesday, Raybould said Fischer has been ineffective in protecting Nebraska agriculture from President Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions on trade.

A 4-month-old king penguin hatched at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium this winter. After being raised by hand off-exhibit, the new chick is ready to make its debut.

The manager of the city-owned convention center said it's not subject to the state's public records laws.

Officials on both sides of the Missouri River are keeping one eye on the rising water and the other on the weekend weather forecast.