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A settlement was reached with Lennox Industries in a wrongful death lawsuit following a house explosion in Omaha that killed three people. The public gas utility was dismissed as a defendant, leaving Thermal Services of Omaha as the sole remaining defendant, with settlement documents expected to be filed in 30 days.

Two 9- and 10-year-old brothers were abducted by armed strangers in Omaha, Nebraska, who threatened to harm them if they didn’t assist in a revenge plot. The suspects, Juantez Ruffin and James Barnes, were arrested after police pulled their vehicle over, and the boys were returned home unharmed but traumatized. Ruffin and Barnes face charges of kidnapping and felony child abuse.

Travis Tierney, a former brain surgeon, plans to plead insanity in a child sexual assault case. He was accused of assaulting a 15-year-old in Omaha and had his bail money stripped after violating travel restrictions. A court previously found him competent for trial, but his attorney now argues insanity.

Travis Tierney, a former brain surgeon accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in Omaha, plans to plead insanity. After being found competent for trial, psychiatrists will assess whether he was legally insane at the time of the alleged crimes. Tierney was stripped of bail money and detained after violating travel restrictions by flying to Arizona.

The U.S. hantavirus quarantine has ended with no cases reported domestically, following an outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The CDC confirmed the response concluded on June 24, 2026, after 13 cases (including three deaths) were identified, primarily among passengers evacuated to a Nebraska quarantine facility.

The article highlights cities transforming vacant lots into public food forests, such as Hyattsville, Maryland, which now manages two food forests with labeled plants and QR codes for harvest information. It also covers a Georgia family's claim of false-positive drug test results in a child custody case and a study linking ultra-processed foods to chronic diseases.

InvestigateTV+ reports on urban food forests in Hyattsville, Maryland, which convert vacant lots into public food sources with labeled crops and QR codes. The article also covers a Georgia family's false-positive drug test claims, a study linking ultra-processed foods to chronic diseases, and a senior laughter program in Omaha.

A study links ultra-processed foods to chronic diseases and emphasizes the need for policy changes and local food systems. Omaha nonprofit No More Empty Pots addresses food access disparities by teaching gardening and cooking skills and distributing locally produced food through partnerships and community programs.

A lack of access to fresh food contributes to poor diets and diet-related diseases, according to the USDA. A new study links ultra-processed foods to chronic diseases and advocates for policy changes and local food systems. Omaha nonprofit No More Empty Pots addresses food access by teaching gardening, partnering with local producers, and distributing fresh food.

A lack of access to fresh food contributes to poor diets and health issues, according to the USDA. A study links ultra-processed foods to chronic diseases, urging policy changes and support for local food systems. Omaha nonprofit No More Empty Pots addresses food access by teaching gardening, cooking, and partnering with local producers to distribute fresh food.

The quarantine for 18 Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship has ended. They were quarantined at Nebraska Medicine’s Davis Global Center in Omaha.

Kalshi offers a sign-up bonus for new users using the promo code NYPMAX, allowing them to trade $10 and receive $10 when making sports predictions. The promotion is highlighted during the College World Series in Omaha, focusing on the North Carolina vs. Oklahoma game.

Adrian Rodriguez of the Texas Longhorns faced backlash after an embarrassing at-bat following his cycle performance in the College World Series. Texas lost to Georgia, and Rodriguez's prior confidence drew internet ridicule. The semifinalists include Oklahoma, West Virginia, Georgia, and UNC.

Seventy-six individuals were arrested at Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha, Nebraska by federal immigration authorities in June 2025. The raid led to business closures and ongoing fallout, according to officials.

American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are quarantining at Nebraska Medicine's Davis Global Center in Omaha. Some passengers are returning home after undergoing security measures, including state trooper guards and daily fever checks.

Five people who were exposed to hantavirus have left quarantine in Omaha. They were previously isolated at the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Five of 18 American cruise ship passengers quarantined in Nebraska due to hantavirus exposure have been released after remaining symptom-free and meeting monitoring criteria. The passengers were among those exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus on a cruise ship, with 13 confirmed cases and three deaths linked to the outbreak, though no U.S. cases have been confirmed.

Kavankumar Patel, 27, of Gujarat, India, was sentenced on May 26, 2026, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for two counts of sex trafficking of a minor. The case was part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation.

Brian T. Smith and Myria K. Phaisan, both from Omaha, Nebraska, were sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The case involved charges related to wire fraud, and the sentencing took place in Omaha.

Alexi Zamora-Chona, a 30-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on May 19, 2026, for methamphetamine trafficking and possession of a short-barreled rifle in furtherance of drug trafficking. The sentencing took place in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska.

Byron G. Morales, a 57-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 126 months in federal court on May 18, 2026, for the receipt and distribution of child pornography. The conviction represents a significant law enforcement action against child exploitation crimes.

A man quarantined at Nebraska Medicine's Davis Global Center after being on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship has expressed dissatisfaction with his isolation conditions, describing the facility as feeling like a prison. American passengers from the affected cruise ship are being quarantined at the Nebraska facility. The quarantine is in response to a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise vessel.

A destructive tornado tore through parts of Nebraska, leveling a newly-built home in Howard County. A mother and daughter survived in their basement. The tornado sent debris flying into the air, causing destruction about two hours west of Omaha.

U.S. passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Davis Global Center in Omaha. The passengers were likely quarantined due to a contagion. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is handling the situation.

Jan Janisch-Hanzlik, a 49-year-old multiple sclerosis patient, participated in a CAR T cell therapy trial at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which aims to transform autoimmune disease treatment by reprogramming immune cells. The therapy, originally designed for cancer, is being tested in hundreds of clinical trials for conditions like lupus and Graves' disease. If successful, it could reset the body's defenses to a pre-disease state.

Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines, making it the company's 14th-largest holding as of March. This investment marks Berkshire's return to the airline industry. The Omaha-based company built a significant position in Delta Air Lines.

There are no known cases of hantavirus in the U.S., but officials are monitoring 41 individuals with possible exposure. The outbreak is related to a cruise ship, MV Hondius. Medical personnel are taking precautions.

The CDC is encouraging cruise ship passengers exposed to a Hantavirus outbreak to remain at a medical facility in Omaha, Nebraska for 42 days. The passengers are being monitored for the entirety of this period. This is due to the deadly nature of the Hantavirus outbreak.

A cruise ship passenger posted a video showing the accommodations at a quarantine facility in Omaha. The facility is monitoring passengers after a deadly Hantavirus outbreak on the ship. NBC News' Camila Bernal reported on the story.

Omaha's U.S. House race is a toss-up Congressional race where voters have shown willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties. The definition of a moderate candidate may have changed. Voters in Omaha, Nebraska will decide the outcome.

18 Americans evacuated from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrived at medical facilities in Omaha and Atlanta, with two passengers placed in isolation due to mild positive test results or symptoms. The evacuation was reported by NBC News. The situation is being closely monitored.

A hantavirus outbreak occurred on the cruise ship MV Hondius, affecting U.S. passengers who were escorted by medical personnel to awaiting shuttles at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska. The Andes strain of the virus is involved in the outbreak. Medical personnel are handling the situation.

Americans from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The University of Nebraska Medical Center has facilities to handle such outbreaks. Most of the Americans on the ship were relocated to these facilities.

Health officials provided an update on American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Hondius, who arrived in Omaha, Nebraska for medical treatment. The ship is currently anchored in Spain. Health officials are taking steps to ensure containment.

The annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha highlighted the challenging leadership role Greg Abel faces as he navigates the company's strategic direction. Attendees gathered to discuss key business developments and leadership transitions.

Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves reached a record $397 billion. CEO Greg Abel reaffirmed his commitment to following Warren Buffett's investment and risk management strategies during the 2026 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.

Lavern Scott, a 65-year-old repeat sex offender known as 'Cookie Monster,' was arrested after breaking into a home in Omaha, Nebraska, where he attempted to assault a 9-year-old child. With a decades-long criminal history and multiple violations of sex offender registration requirements, Scott is among 233 non-compliant offenders in Douglas County, prompting authorities to call for stronger oversight.

Omaha, Nebraska, faces significant lead contamination due to a Superfund site, yet most children aren't tested for lead. A lack of universal testing laws in Nebraska contrasts with 13 other states that require lead screening for all kindergarten-aged children, leading to missed cases of elevated lead levels.

A woman was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a Walmart in Omaha, Nebraska, during an alleged kidnapping attempt. Police responded to the scene of the shooting on Tuesday.