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Family of shooting victim in Omaha remember him as 'hardworking, kind, and patient dad' in GoFundMe post
OMAHA, Neb. — The family of a 64-year-old man shot and killed in Omaha said he was a "devoted father" who "loved his kids beyond measure" in aGoFundMe post. Mursal Jama was killed during an alleged carjacking at an apartment complex near 94th Plaza and Cady Court on Aug. 13, according to Omaha police.
Inflation’s impact on farm economy
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board’s fight against inflation is begriming to extract a toll on our economy. The Fed’s main tool is to raise interest rates to cool the economy. That’s being felt in the real estate industry, and now in farming and manufacturing. Creighton University...
Raccoon who got stuck three stories up on public building rescued by Omaha firefighters
Many thanks to the Omaha Fire Department Station 34 for helping to rescue a young raccoon from a very precarious situation on Sunday at the Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben Village. The frightened animal somehow made his way up three stories on the side of the building where he refused to move.
Petition: Justice for Dogs Who Were Severely Neglected and Living in Filth
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. When authorities in Valley, Nebraska finally saw the dogs they had come...
North Omaha coal plant transitioning to natural gas by 2026
OMAHA, Neb. — The north Omaha coal plant is moving away from using coal. The president and CEO of the Omaha Public Power District said during a committee meeting Monday that the plant will be transitioning to natural gas in 2026. "We're getting them to that level of planning...
Coach Weibusch returns, Rocket softball looks forward to exciting campaign
Undergoing another head coaching change, the Syracuse Rocket softball team welcomes back Gregg Weibusch as head coach for one year. Coach Weibusch notes, “After a two-year hiatus, I’m taking back the reigns for one season. The seniors were freshmen the last time I coached, so familiarity exists. A couple of the juniors were also my student managers. Having a lot of positives to build on, these girls have the opportunity to be an exciting group.”
CSC safety faces long rehabilitation after devastating practice injury Saturday
The excitement of the upcoming Chadron State football season has been clouded over in recent days after a very serious injury at last Saturday’s practice. Junior safety Jason Pugal faces a lengthy rehabilitation after he was injured making a hit as the offense and defense were going through game-like action in full pads.
Arrest made in house fire that occured in Norfolk
NORFOLK - A house fire that occurred in Norfolk yesterday has led to the arrest of a homeless man on arson charges. Norfolk Police Captain Mike Bauer stated in a press release that Norfolk Fire and Rescue, along with the Norfolk Police Department, were called out to the fire located at 1201 West Phillip Avenue around 7:40 p.m. yesterday.
USDA and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center Make Available Over $3.7 Million to Farm and Food Businesses in First Round of Business Builder Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) have announced the availability of more than $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants to support small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs. These grants will promote business expansion, job creation, business capacity building, and increase local products in the local market. The funding is available for local food projects in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and northwest Arkansas.
Eastern Nebraska Weather Alert: Short-Lived Light Rain Showers and Warm Temperatures Ahead
Omaha, NE – Scattered light rain showers are moving across eastern Nebraska this morning, with much of the region expected to see wet sidewalks before the precipitation ends by noon. The showers, expected to bring up to 0.10 inches of rain in isolated areas, will be brief and light. Most locations will experience little more than sprinkles or brief showers before skies begin to clear later in the day.
Nebraska’s special legislative session is high on conflict, low on progress to ease property taxes
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — In the more than three weeks since the Nebraska Legislature kicked off its special session aimed at cutting property taxes, lawmakers have seen long days and plenty of conflict but few results. The special session has featured several filibusters and days that have stretched more...
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