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For the 4th year in a row, Carl Fleming, Jr. has grown and displayed a giant pumpkin outside of his La Vista home. This year’s gourd comes in at a whopping 450 pounds, and that’s not even the heaviest he’s grown.

Interstate 80 eastbound is experiencing lane closures near Giles Road following a crash involving the Nebraska State Patrol.

We’ll start the day with fog around the area but we should be able to see a little sunshine early too.

Authorities believe no foul play is suspected after the body of a man was found north of Wahoo Tuesday afternoon.

An Omaha senior citizen with health concerns is still worried about flying. But not taking that chance could cost her airfare.

he Omaha Police Department wants to beef up its response to situations that involve a mental health crisis.

No recycling contract for Omaha after the city council votes 3-4.

On Mariana Bautista’s Youtube Channel, Mariana’s Wonderland, she broke from her typical content of baking videos to share an important message.

Fewer people than usual are getting their early ballots rejected by Douglas County.

A Papillion woman says her faith in humanity has been restored after some elementary students helped find a purse that was stolen from her three years ago.

There’s a new entry in the race for Omaha mayor.

Cloudy and chilly weather sticks around into Wednesday, but a big temperature swing is likely on Thursday with the potential for storms.

Douglas County’s smaller communities are one step closer to getting their hands on CARES Act funds.

Except for families, there will be no fans allowed in stadiums for Big Ten football games this season.

A Kansas City, Mo. man was arrested early Tuesday for allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver on I-80, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

A photo from an Elkhorn South football game is catching people’s attention online.

A barnacle collection drop box located next to a ballot dropbox has confused some voters in the metro.

Omaha Public School students are back in school. However, with coronavirus cases surging in Nebraska, Bryan High School Principal Dr. Rony Ortega says he’s doing everything possible to keep students safe.

Low-income residents who qualify for expanded Medicaid coverage in Nebraska will have to work, volunteer, take classes, or get job training if they want access to certain health-care services starting in 2022.

Here is a summary of new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported today by health officials across Nebraska & Iowa.

I expect low clouds to build in during the morning hours leading to some areas of drizzle by mid morning.

After paying thousands of dollars down on a home improvement project an Omaha homeowner gets a shocking excuse on why the job hasn’t started.

A handful or ORBT bus stops are getting a makeover from local Omaha artist

We all want to make sure our vote is counted – but for some, it’s easier than others.

Firefighters in Columbus say they had not had a fatal fire in years -- but all of that changed early Saturday morning.

Startling allegations that several kennel operators escaped criminal neglect charges because investigations have been blocked.

Top law enforcement officials in the metro came together Monday for a pulse-check on community relations after a rough summer of protests.

A snowy start to the day for those north of the metro. A quieter forecast tonight but the chilly start to the week continues.

Omaha Fire Chief Dan Olsen and Mayor Jean Stothert welcomed the newest fire recruit class Monday morning inside the Omaha Public Safety Training Center. The fire department says 31 people are part of this class which now begins the 12-week training academy. This is the class that was supposed to start in March, but the Coronavirus pandemic delayed it until now.

Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District could end up playing a key role in determining who will be the next President.