Omaha, Nebraska
Coverage of Omaha, Nebraska in the Nexus archive.
- Air Force firefighter injured in Austin hit-and-run returns home
An active-duty Air Force firefighter from Omaha, Nebraska, who was injured in a hit-and-run in Austin, Texas, is returning home after spending 24 days in a trauma unit on a respirator.
- Woman says she’s being held against her will after cruise ship hantavirus scare
An American woman, Angela Perryman, is being held against her will in a quarantine facility in Omaha, Nebraska, after potentially being exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship. She has tested negative and is not showing symptoms but is being forced to stay for at least two more weeks. The quarantine order was issued under federal public health authority.
- Americans exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship land in Nebraska, including 1 who tested positive
Seventeen Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship arrived in Omaha, Nebraska, including one person who tested positive and another showing symptoms. The group's arrival comes as concerns about the virus grow. CBS News is providing updates on the situation.
- Berkshire’s Ailing Share Price Clouds Abel’s First Annual Meeting as CEO
Greg Abel's first annual meeting as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is overshadowed by the company's declining share price. The event, held in Omaha, Nebraska, also features Warren Buffett. The ailing stock performance raises concerns about the company's future under Abel's leadership.
- What You Should Know About Lead Contamination in Omaha, Nebraska
A lead smelter and factories in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, contaminated soil for over a century, leading to lead poisoning risks. The EPA and Omaha have attempted cleanup efforts, but in 2019, the EPA acknowledged its plan may be insufficient, prompting a reevaluation. Journalists from ProPublica and Flatwater Free Press tested over 600 yards, revealing public unawareness of the Superfund site's risks.