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No. 25 BYU routs Omaha 108-67 — 6dNo. 25 BYU overwhelmed Omaha 108-67, powered by six players scoring in double figures and a 31-0 edge in fast-break points. Rob Wright III led the Cougars with 19 points, while Tyler Betsey added 18.

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Omaha plans 18 firefighter hires with $3.9M grantPolitics — 6dOmaha has accepted a nearly $3.9 million federal SAFER grant, alongside about $2.4 million in city funding, to add 18 firefighters starting in 2027. The grant will cover their salaries and benefits for three years; the city will assume the full cost afterward, bringing staffing to 714 alongside nine separately budgeted positions.

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Billionaire Buffett Says Wealth Doesn't Define Greatness — 2dDespite an estimated $163 billion fortune, Warren Buffett remains in the Omaha home he bought in 1958 and is known for modest habits such as eating at McDonald’s. In his final Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter, he argued that wealth and power do not define greatness, emphasizing kindness and respect for others instead.

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South Dakota wins first Summit League tournament matchSports — 4dSouth Dakota’s women’s soccer team earned its first Summit League Championship victory, beating Omaha 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless 110 minutes to reach the semifinals. The Coyotes also finished ninth at the collegiate triathlon championships, which were changed to a run-bike-run duathlon because of flooding.

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IJRHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethNicole Silverio · 4 min · 14h

Nebraska Agencies Announce Public MeetingsPolitics — Nov 2, 2026Omaha-area public agencies have scheduled several open meetings in November, including Metro Transit and Housing Authority sessions and a Nebraska Public Service Commission meeting and scheduling conference. The Omaha City Council agenda includes votes on funding four Do Space positions and a county-city process for identifying officers with credibility concerns, plus a hearing on potential blight designation tied to affordable housing incentives.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Rain and Storms Forecast in East Texas, OmahaWeather — Oct 28, 2026Showers are expected to develop around Omaha tonight and continue intermittently through Friday, with the heaviest rain south of the metro in southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Thunderstorms are also possible Friday afternoon and evening in greater Nebraska, including near North Platte.

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Omaha Forecaster Predicts Snowier, Wetter WinterWeather — Oct 27, 2026Forecasters are anticipating a wetter, snowier-than-recent-years winter in Omaha, with roughly 30 to 35 inches of snow expected but no record-breaking total. In North Carolina, the Farmers’ Almanac also predicts a brisk, wet winter.

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Dulles Opens New Concourse With 14 United GatesTravel — 6dFour new gates have opened at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield, adding roomier seating, updated restrooms, mothers’ rooms and a service-animal relief area. The opening is an early phase of a modernization project expected to finish in 2028; its central pavilion, with a nine-lane security checkpoint and new dining and retail options, is now projected to open in early 2027, ahead of schedule.

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Omaha-Area Notices Include Hearing, Meetings and BidsPolitics — Oct 26, 2026Omaha-area agencies announced a Bosch mini-split installation bid at Charles Schwab Field, a funding application period for four regional transportation programs, and upcoming public meetings for human-services boards and the Douglas County Pension Committee.

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FaithTapTrump Gives Hegseth ‘‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ For Impeachment RebuttalPresident Donald Trump was so pleased with War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rebuttal on the calls for his impeachment, he gave the secretary an “‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS” for his Pentagon… — by Sandra Rhodesnow

City councils schedule budget, stadium decisionsPolitics — Oct 23, 2026Upcoming city meetings in Madison, Omaha and Lamar will address budget and policy matters, including Madison’s proposed data-center zoning framework, Omaha funding for parks, a soccer stadium and new firefighters, and Lamar’s 2027 budget and tax measures. Omaha’s council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, while the other articles outline separate local meeting agendas and notices.

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Crashes Across Four States Leave Several InjuredAuto — Oct 22, 2026Crashes in the St. Louis area, northwest Harris County, and Omaha each sent at least one person to the hospital; details remain limited, and investigations are underway in the Texas and Omaha cases. The Omaha reports place Wednesday night’s crash near Martha Street, with accounts differing on whether it occurred on I-80 or an I-480 ramp.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Three Omaha Fatal Shootings Bring Long SentencesWorld — Oct 21, 2026Three Omaha men received lengthy prison sentences in separate fatal shootings: Keanu Louis was sentenced to life for killing Daetiauna Kellogg in 2022, while Damaree Amos received 27 to 38 years for a fatal shooting at Native Omaha Days and Kashmiere Burse received 35 to 50 years for a 2025 Benson killing. The cases also involved other convicted defendants who received separate sentences.

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Owen Sound, Omaha and Macon Ready Holiday Light DisplaysLifestyle — Oct 24, 2026Cities are preparing holiday light attractions: Owen Sound is installing its historic cross-street decorations, while Omaha has assembled its Salvation Army Tree of Lights ahead of a Nov. 5 ceremony. In Macon, Georgia, a free downtown display features more than a million lights synchronized to original local music.

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Nebraska Parents Challenge School Police Shock GlovesPolitics — Oct 23, 2026Parents in Omaha are demanding that school police stop carrying electric shock gloves, which officers have used on students at least five times since 2022, including a student with special needs. Omaha Public Schools banned the devices, while neighboring Millard schools have opted to keep them, fueling debate over the use of painful compliance tools in schools.

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IJRSupreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant LaborPete Peterson · 4 min · 15h

Nebraska playoff games move up amid storm forecastsSports — Oct 29, 2026Forecasted storms prompted schedule changes for Nebraska high school football playoffs: Columbus’s game at Omaha Westside was moved to 4:30 p.m., and Elkhorn South’s game at Elkhorn was set for 5 p.m. Other Nebraska playoff matchups and their broadcast details were also announced.

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Omaha and Carolinas Face Sunny Dry Stretch Through WeekendWeather — Oct 22, 2026Forecasts across the Omaha area, the Carolinas and Rutherford County call for mostly sunny, dry and pleasant weather, with cooler fall temperatures over the weekend and a gradual return to warmer conditions in Charlotte next week. Charlotte has seen drought conditions improve after recent rain, though the forecast remains dry; Wilmington’s calm outlook contrasts with coastal hazards from an offshore storm farther north.

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Omaha Braces for Weekend Frost, Possible FreezeWeather — Oct 13, 2026The Omaha area is shifting from summerlike warmth to cooler, breezy fall weather, with showers or storms possible Wednesday night into Thursday. Temperatures may dip to frost or a freeze Saturday morning after strong northwest winds, according to the latest forecasts.

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College Hockey Season, Conference Openers SetSports — Oct 29, 2026College hockey teams are beginning conference and season play this weekend: Vermont visits Boston College in women’s Hockey East, while Omaha, Arizona State and Penn State open conference schedules against Denver, St. Cloud State and Minnesota, respectively. Brown and Yale also launch their men’s seasons against each other, with several teams looking to build on recent wins and early-season momentum.

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Día de Muertos Events Planned Across USLifestyle — Oct 15, 2026Communities in Clinton Township, Sioux City and Omaha are hosting Día de los Muertos celebrations featuring ofrendas, exhibitions, performances, dance and family activities that honor loved ones and share Mexican traditions. Sioux City’s museum also offers a cemetery-history tour, while Omaha’s celebration includes a community parade along South 24th Street.

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Sandra RhodesBessent Moved to Military Base Over Security ConcernsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved to a military base in response to Iranian assassination threats this week, a senior administration official confirmed to Fox News . Iran has upped its efforts to target senior U.S. officials overseas. White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also relocated to military or protected housing in recent weeks. The senio24m · 61 reads

Local Governments Post Meetings, Bids, HearingsPolitics — Oct 13, 2026Local governments announced upcoming meetings and hearings, including Omaha Airport Authority proceedings and Fairfield’s hearing on proposed General Assistance ordinance changes, while Omaha and Valley solicited bids for gymnasium painting and water-main replacement projects. In Lawrence, the Times preserved audio and video of public comment after the city stopped broadcasting that portion of meetings and livestreaming its meetings.

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Black Voters Mobilize Ahead of MidtermsPolitics — Oct 24, 2026Black civic and faith groups in Louisiana and Florida organized early-voting drives to encourage turnout and demonstrate the influence of Black voters. In Omaha, Black men voted together on National Black Men Vote Day, citing affordability, health care, housing and community concerns as reasons to participate.

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Road-Rage Incidents Reported Across Four StatesWorld — Oct 23, 2026Separate road-rage incidents involving gunfire are under investigation in Indiana and Nevada; in Nevada, a suspect was arrested after a bullet was found in the victim’s vehicle. In Omaha, a road-rage dispute turned into a fight in which a man was pistol-whipped and shots were fired into the ground; one person was hospitalized and another was taken into custody.

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Capitols Plan Red Lights for Red Ribbon WeekHealth — Oct 22, 2026Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered the state Capitol dome lit red overnight Oct. 26–27 for Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide drug-prevention campaign. In Nebraska, the Capitol will also glow red as the DEA’s Omaha division promotes drug-free living and education about fentanyl and other drug threats during the Oct. 23–31 observance.

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Five Record Shops Turn Vinyl Browsing Into an ExperienceEntertainment — Oct 18, 2026Independent record shops in New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Nebraska offer deep selections of new and used music alongside the atmosphere and discovery of in-person browsing. Omaha’s Homer’s stands out for more than five decades of history, while the other stores are celebrated for their eclectic stock and inviting, music-filled spaces.

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IJRTeachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student DataDylan Kresak · 4 min · 15h