WASHINGTON (AP) — From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation’s population in the path of extreme conditions. Airport delays and cancellations piled up across the U.S., with more than 4,700 flights canceled. … Read more
The Deepening Divide: Partisanship Reaches New Heights in Congress A new analysis reveals that 2025 marked the most partisan year in Congressional history, with an overwhelming majority of votes falling along strict party lines. This trend, fueled by a Republican-controlled House and Senate alongside a returning President Trump, signals a potentially lasting shift in the … Read more
Omaha-Area Schools Dominate at NSAA State Swimming Finals The 2026 NSAA State Swimming and Diving Championships showcased remarkable performances, with Omaha-area schools taking center stage. Lincoln East boys secured their first title in 37 years, although Omaha Marian girls achieved a narrow victory, fueled by Meredith Peyton’s exceptional swims. Marian’s Dramatic Victory and Peyton’s Record-Breaking … Read more
Nebraska Leads the Nation in Pioneering Medicaid Work Requirements Nebraska is set to grow the first state to enforce Medicaid work requirements, beginning May 1, 2026. This move, announced in December, stems from the 2025 reconciliation law, which mandates work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients, though states have the option to implement them sooner. The … Read more
Nebraska Wrestling Falls to Penn State: What This Means for the Big Ten Race University Park, PA – The No. 6 Nebraska wrestling team suffered a 26-12 defeat at the hands of No. 1 Penn State Friday night. While individual victories from Brock Hardy, Antrell Taylor, and AJ Ferrari offered bright spots, the overall result … Read more
The Shifting Landscape of College Basketball: Beyond Undefeated Records The college basketball season is heating up, and the recent results – Michigan’s nail-biting win over Nebraska, Arizona’s continued dominance, and Miami (Ohio)’s surprising run – highlight a fascinating trend: parity. While chasing an undefeated season is a romantic ideal, the increasing competitiveness across major conferences … Read more
The Silent Crisis: Rising Cases of Severe Child Malnutrition and What It Signals The recent case in Lincoln, Nebraska – a 12-year-old boy life-flighted due to critical malnutrition – is a heartbreaking reminder of a growing, often hidden, crisis. While extreme cases grab headlines, they represent a disturbing trend: an increase in severe child malnutrition, … Read more
Animal-Related Fatalities: A Rising Tide and What It Means for Your Safety It’s a startling statistic: over 1,600 people in the United States died from animal-related injuries between 2018 and 2023. While the image of a shark attack might spring to mind, the reality is far more nuanced – and often closer to home. A … Read more
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Eyes Potential Kraft Heinz Exit: A Sign of Things to Come? Omaha, Nebraska – A shift may be underway at Berkshire Hathaway. Just weeks into Greg Abel’s tenure as CEO, following Warren Buffett’s decades-long leadership, the conglomerate is signaling a potential sale of its substantial stake in Kraft Heinz. This move, … Read more
Nebraska voters approved medical marijuana in 2024. Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approves news emergency regulations, cultivator license Nebraska voters approved medical marijuana in 2024. A NEBRASKA COMMISSION WORKS TOWARDS GETTING LICENSES OUT FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA. MEDICAL CANNABIS COMMISSION APPROVED MULTIPLE ITEMS, INCLUDING A NEW ROUND OF EMERGENCY REGULATIONS AND ONE CULTIVATOR LICENSE. COMMISSIONERS ARE STILL … Read more