US Postal Service honors civil rights leader, Ponca tribe Chief Standing Bear, with stamp
May 12, 2023 GMTA Ponca tribe chief whose landmark lawsuit in 1879 established that a Native American is a person under the law was honored Friday with the unveiling of a U.S. Postal Service stamp that features his portrait.
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Nebraska Democrats look to 2024 after Tuesday election wins
May 3, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A decisive win by Democrats in hotly-contested local races in Lincoln could be indicative of the party’s chances next year, including in a presidential election where Nebraska’s Omaha-centered 2nd Congressional District has twice given an electoral vote to Democratic presidential candidates.
Nebraska councilman, police charged in federal indictments
April 23, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha city councilman, two former Omaha police officers and a fourth man have been indicted in a federal investigation into the misuse of funds from a youth sports program and a Latino officers' group.
Nebraska lawmakers pass permitless concealed carry gun bill
April 19, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday to allow people to carry concealed guns in the state without a permit, just as national attention has ramped up over gun violence in the wake of several mass shootings, including the killing last month of six people at a Tennessee school.
Worker killed, 4 injured in Nebraska ethanol plant explosion
April 18, 2023 GMTWOOD RIVER, Neb. (AP) — One worker died and four others were injured in an explosion at an ethanol plant in eastern Nebraska.
The explosion was reported Monday afternoon at a Green Plains ethanol plant in Wood River, which is about 160 miles west of Omaha.
Driver dies after crashing car into Nebraska home
April 9, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A driver has died after losing control and crashing into a Nebraska home, authorities say.
Omaha police said emergency crews arrived just after 5 a.m. Sunday and found the driver dead.
Wisconsin hires Mike Hastings away from Minnesota State
March 30, 2023 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has filled its men’s hockey head coaching vacancy by hiring Mike Hastings away from Minnesota State.
Athletic director Chris McIntosh announced the hire Thursday.
Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill
March 25, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year's legislative session late Friday.
Company gets a bit closer to raising $1.1B it needs for mine
March 16, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A mining company that wants to extract a collection of rare elements from beneath southeast Nebraska raised funds Wednesday toward its goal of finding the $1.1 billion it needs to build the mine that has been in the works for decades.
Public money for private school tuition bill advances
March 8, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska could join 48 other states in offering public money for private school tuition under a bill advanced by the state Legislature on Wednesday, even as some lawmakers expressed concern about taxpayer dollars going to private schools allowed to turn away students based on religious tenets.
South Dakota State women cruise to Summit tourney title
March 7, 2023 GMTSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Haleigh Timmer scored 13 of her 18 points in the first half when the outcome was essentially settled and top-seeded South Dakota State defeated sixth-seeded Omaha 93-51 on Tuesday to win the Summit League Tournament championship and a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Woman sues Catholic charity for active shooter drill
March 7, 2023 GMTAn employee of Catholic Charities of Omaha alleges in a lawsuit that she suffered emotional and physical injuries after an active shooting drill was staged at the organization's headquarters last year.
Nebraska bill would fund training on Holocaust education
March 6, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — With reports of antisemitic incidents on the rise across the U.S., Nebraska lawmakers considered a bill Monday that would fund teaching the history of the Holocaust and other genocides to the state's students.
Authorities investigate deaths of 2 in Omaha house fire
March 5, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people in a house fire in Omaha.
Crews were called to the fire just before 3 a.m. Saturday, the Omaha Fire Department said in a statement.
Arians. South Dakota St. beat Omaha 63-55 in Summit tourney
March 5, 2023 GMTSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Alex Arians had 18 points in South Dakota State's 63-55 victory over Omaha on Saturday night in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament.
Arians was 4-of-14 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 8 for 8 from the foul line for the Jackrabbits (19-12).
Fidler’s 21 help Omaha down UMKC 73-61 in Summit opener
March 4, 2023 GMTSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Frankie Fidler had 21 points as 10th-seeded Omaha knocked off seventh-seed UMKC 73-61 in an opening round game of the Summit League tournament on Friday night. 's 73-61 win against UMKC on Friday.
Permitless concealed carry gun bill advances in Nebraska
March 3, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — After years of trying to pass a bill to allow people to carry concealed guns in Nebraska without a permit, conservative lawmakers are on the cusp of doing so, thanks in part to the defection of two Democratic Omaha senators — the only Black lawmakers in the body — who cited racial disparity in enforcing gun laws in their districts.
Union Pacific will replace rail CEO amid hedge fund pressure
February 26, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific announced plans Sunday to replace its CEO later this year after a hedge fund that holds a $1.6 billion stake in the railroad went public with its concerns about his leadership.
Smith puts up 18 as Denver beats Omaha 72-61
February 26, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Tevin Smith scored 18 points as Denver beat Omaha 72-61 on Saturday night.
Smith also added seven rebounds for the Pioneers (15-16, 6-12 Summit League). Tommy Bruner scored 13 points and added seven rebounds and four steals.
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South Dakota State defeats Omaha 91-70
February 19, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Matt Dentlinger's 26 points helped South Dakota State defeat Omaha 91-70 on Saturday night.
Dentlinger also contributed seven rebounds for the Jackrabbits (17-11, 12-4 Summit League).
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Fidler has 27 in Omaha’s 80-72 win over South Dakota
February 17, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Frankie Fidler had 27 points in Omaha's 80-72 win over South Dakota on Thursday night.
Fidler also had 10 rebounds for the Mavericks (8-20, 4-12 Summit League). Ja'Sean Glover scored 11 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line, and added five rebounds.
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Buffett’s firm buys Apple, slashes chipmaker and bank stakes
February 14, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett's company added to its already substantial Apple investment at the end of last year while slashing a new investment in computer chip maker Taiwan Semiconductor and two longtime bank holdings.
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No. 23 Creighton holds off No. 21 UConn for 8th win in row
February 11, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The season's second meeting between Creighton and UConn was billed as Round Two between big men Ryan Kalkbrenner and Adama Sanogo.
It turned out the main attraction Saturday was Trey Alexander versus Jordan Hawkins.
Danielson lifts North Dakota past Omaha 76-73 in OT
February 11, 2023 GMTGRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Brady Danielson's three-point play with 20 seconds left in overtime allowed North Dakota to knock off Omaha 76-73 on Saturday.
Matt Norman had 21 points and was 7 of 19 shooting, including 4 for 10 from distance, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Fightin' Hawks (10-17, 4-10 Summit League).
CSX railroad promises paid sick time to two more unions
February 11, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX railroad has promised to give more of its workers the paid sick time they demanded in contract negotiations last fall.
CSX is the only major freight railroad so far to agree to give its employees sick time in the wake of contentious negotiations last year that ended only after Congress stepped in to block a potential strike.
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Buffett’s firm has now sold 95 million shares of China’s BYD
February 10, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company has now sold nearly 95 million of its original 225 million shares of Chinese electric carmaker BYD's stock, but it remains a significant shareholder.
Berkshire Hathaway said in a filing with the Hong Kong stock market Thursday that it had sold another 4.235 million BYD shares since last month.
Omot powers North Dakota to 86-63 rout over Denver
February 10, 2023 GMTGRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — B.J. Omot scored 16 points to propel North Dakota to an 86-63 victory over Denver on Thursday night.
Omot added nine rebounds for the Fightin' Hawks (9-17, 3-10 Summit League).
North Dakota State defeats Omaha 84-58
February 10, 2023 GMTFARGO, N.D. (AP) — Grant Nelson scored 19 points to help North Dakota State defeat Omaha 84-58 on Thursday night.
Nelson also added 13 rebounds and five assists for the Bison (10-15, 7-6 Summit League).
Green Plains: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 8, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. (GPRE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $38.6 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had a loss of 66 cents.
Green Plains Partners: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 8, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Green Plains Partners LP (GPP) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $9.6 million.
The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had profit of 41 cents per share.
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Werner: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 7, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Werner Enterprises Inc. (WERN) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $60.2 million.
On a per-share basis, the Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had profit of 94 cents.
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Mayo’s 41 lead South Dakota St. past North Dakota St. 90-85
February 4, 2023 GMTBROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Zeke Mayo scored 41 points for South Dakota State in a 90-85 victory over North Dakota State on Saturday.
Mayo had five assists for the Jackrabbits (14-11, 9-4 Summit League).
Miller’s 23 help St. Thomas beat Omaha 89-83
February 3, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Riley Miller scored 23 points as St. Thomas beat Omaha 89-83 on Thursday night.
Miller was 6 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 7 from distance, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Tommies (15-10, 6-6 Summit League).
Bjorklund and St. Thomas host Omaha
February 2, 2023 GMTSaint Thomas Tommies (14-10, 5-6 Summit) at Omaha Mavericks (7-16, 3-8 Summit)
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FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Omaha -2.5; over/under is 142.5
Nebraska lawmakers put off vote on ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban
February 2, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee took nearly eight hours of testimony Wednesday before adjourning without a vote on whether to advance a bill that would outlaw abortion at a point before many women know they’re pregnant.
Bjorklund and St. Thomas host Omaha
February 1, 2023 GMTSaint Thomas Tommies (14-10, 5-6 Summit) at Omaha Mavericks (7-16, 3-8 Summit)
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2 Nebraska officers wounded, suspect killed in shootout
January 31, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two Nebraska police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed in a shootout during an attempted burglary, police said.
Omaha police Chief Todd R. Schmaderer said the two officers responded to a report of a burglary at a storage business around 10:30 p.m.
Oral Roberts defeats Omaha 73-64
January 29, 2023 GMTTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Connor Vanover's 23 points helped Oral Roberts defeat Omaha 73-64 on Saturday night.
Vanover also had 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Golden Eagles (19-4, 10-0 Summit League).
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Allen puts up 20 as Kansas City takes down Omaha 64-61
January 27, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shemarri Allen's 20 points helped Kansas City defeat Omaha 64-61 on Thursday night.
Allen was 8 of 21 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Roos (9-13, 5-4 Summit League).
Nebraska lawmaker again pushes no-permit conceal carry
January 26, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker is taking another shot at trying to pass a bill that would not only allow people to carry concealed handguns without a permit, it would prohibit the state's cities and counties from issuing local laws to do so within their borders.
Union Pacific 4Q profit slips 4% on weather, hiring problems
January 24, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific's fourth-quarter profit slipped 4% as severe winter weather snarled shipments in late December and disrupted the railroad's efforts to eliminate the delayed deliveries and other problems shippers complained about last year.
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