city in and county seat of Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Parishes across Omaha are offering prayers and support to the Rev. John Pietramale, who remains hospitalized after a car accident last weekend ... Show more
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Registered nonpartisan Dan Osborn hosted what his team called a "cross-partisan" town hall Saturday in Omaha to highlight the need for more ... Show more
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Five women are honored at the recent Girls Inc. of Omaha luncheon after going on distinguish themselves in the Omaha community ... Show more
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A former Husker's son is making noise at Omaha North — and college coaches are watching
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OpinionOp-ed: I'm an Omaha Catholic. It's immoral to keep pushing the green agenda: In a World-Herald op-ed, David D. Begley, an Omaha Catholic, writes in response to ...
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The Omaha Public Power District has appointed a longtime colleague to lead a group aiming to meet the district’s current power demand ... Show more
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Hillary Clinton shared a hopeful message for Democrats at an event in Omaha and expressed confidence in flipping the House and Senate blue ... Show more
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In a World-Herald op-ed, Omaha Mayor John Ewing and Omaha Police Department chief Todd Smaderer share why crime in Omaha has dropped ... Show more
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A car crashed into one of the supports holding up a massive set of signs over Interstate 480 in Omaha, bringing them down across the roadway and killing the ... Show more
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Incumbent Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine, a Republican, is vying for a sixth term. Longtime Omaha city prosecutor Makayla Danner, a Democrat ... Show more
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Missed Banana Ball in Lincoln? You'll get another chance in 2027 when the baseball spectacle heads to Omaha for two games ... Show more
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What could an Omaha nonprofit do with $728,525? Kiewit just gave it the chance: Completely KIDS received on Monday a donation for more than $700 ...
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Abby Wambach will join the Women’s Fund of Omaha’s fall luncheon Thursday to discuss gender equity, the growth of women’s sports and why women need more power ... Show more
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Douglas County sheriff race centers on ICE cooperation, deputies’ role in Omaha: Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson says his specialized units make the county ...
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The Rev. Charles W. Savidge, known as Omaha's "marrying parson" while conducting 6,663 wedding ceremonies, saw the good in the wicked ... Show more
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In a World-Herald op-ed, Omaha labor leader Mike McDonnell writes about the benefits data centers can deliver for Nebraska workers ... Show more
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Creighton's aggressive new defense has 'a long way to go' after Iowa State exhibition
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Omaha hockey lets two chances slip away against No. 15 Augustana: Freshman Will Lacelle stopped 73 shots in two starts, but Omaha hockey couldn't hold off No ...
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Lauren Murnan birdied three of her final four holes to win the Class A individual title, helping Omaha Marian capture its third consecutive team championship ... Show more
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A South Omaha house fire aided by clutter inside the home took more than two hours Wednesday morning to be brought under control ... Show more
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Cindy Valle loved watching shows about missing people. Then, at 15, she became the subject of a missing persons case herself.
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Omaha Catholics praying for recovery of Pope Leo XIV after lung surgery: Catholics in the Archdiocese of Omaha are being urged to continue to pray for the ...
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After a historically bad year protecting the rim, Creighton rebuilt its frontcourt with a big-time transfer, a familiar face and a pair of young talents ... Show more
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A donation of 24 oxygen mask kits made for pets rescued from fires and other life-threatening situations is on the way to the Omaha Fire Department to ... Show more
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A new year-round nonprofit public market planned for downtown Omaha will bring fresh and prepared foods, locally made goods and new gathering spaces to 8th and ... Show more
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Happy ending for arctic fox confiscated in Omaha isn't the usual tale: A young arctic fox named Juno, after being confiscated by the Nebraska Humane Society ...
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As Omaha police investigate a crash that killed a man when his car struck the support for a sign on Interstate 480, family members work to raise funeral funds ... Show more
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Babe Ruth played baseball exhibitions in Omaha twice, the second one leading to the former orphan's affinity for Father Flanagan's Boys Town ... Show more
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Anthony Michael Hall is the featured guest at the Omaha Classic Film Event, which will be held Oct. 23 starting at 7 p.m. at the Omaha Community Playhouse ... Show more
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While it may be too early to declare an early flu season in Omaha, the flu activity out there signals that it's best to get a shot this month ... Show more
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UNO raises record $2.3 million in 24 hours during annual fundraiser: The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s annual Wear Black, Give Back brought in more than $2 ...
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Omaha launches domestic violence fund, new resources for survivors: After four domestic violence killings in Omaha this year, local officials and advocates are ...
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What will it take to get more workers to choose Omaha? A new effort takes aim: The city of Omaha and the Greater Omaha Chamber are launching a program to keep ...
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The City of Omaha agreed to a $420,000 settlement with the family of a 37-year-old man who was killed by a former Omaha SWAT officer in August 2024 ... Show more
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Omaha man, 41, receives 55 to 75 years in prison for sexually assaulting girl: The man's Nebraska prison sentence will run concurrently to a 30-year federal ...
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When Trump came to Nebraska: Insults, promises and 'Good luck, Steve, whoever the hell you are'
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NU regents approve expanded Omaha medical center size, costlier construction: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved a revised ...
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‘Never seen it that high’: Omaha flooding prompts 80 water-rescue calls across city
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Thomas Doap’s children called 911 around midnight Thursday as floodwaters rose around their home in the Karen Addition neighborhood ... Show more
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The national union representing postal workers came to Nebraska on Friday as part of a national tour to highlight the continued safety and security of voting ... Show more
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Tourism brings $2.6 billion into Omaha's economy, according to new report: According to the findings of the latest Tourism Economics report by Oxford Economics ...
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One person hurt, another detained after Omaha Burke High School shooting: Omaha police said no active threat remains to those at the school, which is ...
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Woman seeks help burying sister who died crossing North Omaha street: An Omaha woman is seeking help funding funeral services for her sister who died last week ...
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A National Weather Service meteorologist said the floodwaters will work its way downstream along the Missouri River. Minor flooding is expected along the river ... Show more
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The nonpartisan “The Vote is Sacred Bus Tour” will rally with local religious leaders across October and November after starting in Omaha ... Show more
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Marian’s Lauren Murnan won her third Metro title, the Crusaders set a tournament record, and Elkhorn North’s Emmie Ashby added the event’s first hole-in-one in ... Show more
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A 29-year-old Omaha man charged with leaving the scene of a crash that cost a pedestrian both legs is being held on $100,000 bail ... Show more
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The Omaha Public Power District is preparing its next roadmap for meeting the demand for electricity in the region against a backdrop of marked growth ... Show more
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Bethesda Senior Living Communities informed residents, staff and families in early September that it was closing its Hickory Villa assisted living center at ... Show more
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In today's edition of The Public Pulse, a reader reacts to Omaha's highest level of homelessness.
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As more and more fiber optic boxes appear in neighborhoods, not everyone is happy with how they look or where they are put.
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The Omaha airport ranked 13th out of 14 medium-sized airports listed by JD Power. New parts of Eppley are scheduled to open in the coming months ... Show more
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For The Wild Birds and Dollar Tree both closed Thursday after floodwaters swept into their stores near 84th and Center.
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24th Street went from county road to Omaha's first north-south thoroughfare: Twenty-fourth Street has a rich history as Omaha's first north-south thoroughfare ...
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Creighton heads to New York for Big East media day on Thursday.
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Firefighters rescued two dogs Friday after responding to a South Omaha house fire caused by food left unattended on a stove.
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It's National Library Card Sign-up Month: Omaha librarians share why you should get a card
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35-year-old man critically injured in shooting west of downtown Omaha: Omaha police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night just west of downtown ...
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In a World-Herald op-ed, Creighton associate theology professor Dr. Daniel R. DiLeo discusses how OPPD District 2 candidate Mark Gudgel will implement clean ... Show more
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Hillary Clinton visiting Omaha to boost Nebraska Democratic campaigns: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Omaha on Oct. 10 to support Democrats ...
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One play short, but Omaha North thinks it found something: Omaha North nearly stunned Millard South in a 49-47 shootout, earning respect despite falling short.
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At least five Starbucks locations in Nebraska, including four in the Omaha area, appear set to close as the coffee chain shutters hundreds of underperforming ... Show more
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15 straight wet days in Omaha — a soggy streak rarely seen in local history: The Omaha area and much of eastern Nebraska have faced 15 straight days of wet ...
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Trae Taylor accounted for seven touchdowns as Millard South survived Omaha North, overcoming seven long Viking touchdowns to remain undefeated in a wild Friday ... Show more
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Leo was rescued from an Omaha dumpster, and after more than two years he has finally been adopted.
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Brutus was taken to a pet hospital following a medical emergency. "Despite the efforts of the veterinary staff, Brutus passed away with his handler and ... Show more
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Roaming exhibit critical of Trump's ties to Epstein stops in Omaha: Two Nebraska candidates for federal office visited the bookmobile containing the entirety of ...
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in North Omaha: A woman died Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle near 42nd Street and Sorensen Parkway in ...
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The Omaha metro area is getting its first Shake Shack as part of PENN Entertainment’s new $180 million to $200 million Hollywood Casino in Council Bluffs ... Show more
An Omaha husband and wife were sentenced for their roles in the fatal 2025 stabbing of Johnathan Wallace outside a midtown laundromat ... Show more
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Trump’s Homeland Security chief visits Omaha, touts push to slim down FEMA: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Omaha on Monday to tout ...
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Judge sets bail for Omaha firefighter charged in secret recordings of minor: A Douglas County prosecutor said Friday the firefighter allegedly recorded the girl ...
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Storms sweeping through eastern Nebraska on Monday could turn severe by late afternoon or evening, bringing the potential for strong winds, hail and tornadoes ... Show more
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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: His official title is now "chairman emeritus," but Warren Buffett will always be the "Oracle of ...
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Key FactsWarren Buffett relinquishes Berkshire Hathaway chairmanship
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- At 96, Buffett will remain on Berkshire Hathaway’s board as Chairman Emeritus while giving up the chairmanship held since 1970.
- His son Howard, a board member since 1993, is set to assume Berkshire Hathaway’s chairmanship.
- In Friday’s shareholder letter, Buffett partly cited Greg Abel exceeding expectations and acknowledged his own age.
- Berkshire Hathaway shares changed little after news of the leadership transition on September 18.
Father Time always wins.— Warren Buffett, in a letter to Berkshire shareholders
A few hundred supporters gathered to dedicate an assisted living care facility in Omaha tailored for veterans severely maimed in combat ... Show more
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