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CrowdStrike outage impacts airports, banks and businesses in Nebraska
CrowdStrike’s routine software update has temporarily put airlines, banks and businesses off the grid on Friday. In Nebraska, people across the state were navigating the technological issue. A failed update on the company’s Microsoft Windows software created the cyber outage. Its Mac and Linux operating systems are both operating....
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
Emergency residency program has had statewide impact
The UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program marked its 20th anniversary in June, with a recognition of the far-reaching impact the training program has had across Nebraska and beyond. Over the past two decades, the emergency medicine residency program has been a cornerstone of excellence in shaping the careers of emergency...
Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which owns the resort in Grand […] The post Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
GRAPHIC: Neglected dogs removed from unsanitary home in Valley
VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - A heart-wrenching case of alleged animal neglect was discovered near the Omaha-metro this week. On Thursday, Valley Police got a tip to check out living conditions for several dogs. When the homeowner wouldn’t let them in, officers came back with a search warrant. Warning: This...
First-ever casino in Omaha city limits just weeks from opening
OMAHA, Neb. — Near 72nd and Q streets, the first ever legal casino in Omaha city limits, WarHorse Casino and Sportsbook, opens Aug. 6. UPDATE: The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously approved the Aug. 6 opening on Friday. That'll include the first card tables in the city and...
California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
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