This Meteorologist Explains Why the Extreme Heat Is Way Worse Than You Think
In Denver, the temperature reached an all-time high of 105 degrees. Just shy of 98 degrees, Montreal broke a 147-year-old record with its hottest measurement ever.
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Today In History, Jan. 21: Women’s March
One year ago: A day after Donald Trump's inauguration, more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches in the nation's capital and cities around the world to send the new president an emphatic message that they wouldn't let his agenda go unchallenged. In 1937, Count Basie and his band recorded "One O'Clock Jump" for Decca Records .
FBI accuses Missouri man who stopped train of being white supremacist
LINCOLN, Neb. - An armed Missouri man who stopped an Amtrak train in southwest Nebraska in October has links to a white supremacist group and had an interest in "killing black people" according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.
Police continue to search for missing Lincoln, NE woman
Sydney Loofe's parents brought pins with her picture on them to Lincoln Police Department. Loofe has been missing for approximately two weeks.
The Latest: Alternative Keystone XL route OKed in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Latest on Nebraska regulators deciding whether to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline through the state : A Nebraska commission has approved an alternative Keystone XL route through the state, removing the last regulatory hurdle to the $8 billion oil pipeline project.
Nebraska to decide fate of controversial Keystone XL pipeline
Nebraska regulators will announce their decision on Monday on whether to approve TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL pipeline route through the state, the last big hurdle for the long-delayed project. FILE PHOTO -- A TransCanada Keystone Pipeline pump station operates outside Steele City, Nebraska March 10, 2014.
A Fireside Chat with Pete Souza
At a recent conference in Las Vegas, Barack Obama's official White House photographer revisited his years with the former President. Twelve thousand photographers, graphic designers, creative directors, and filmmakers attended a recent conference hosted by Adobe, in Las Vegas.
Portion of South Street closed for sewer repair
The eastbound lanes of South Street between 48th and 49th streets will be closed August 24 through 31 for sanitary sewer and storm sewer repair. Westbound lanes will remain open.
LGBT worker ruling could boost push for Nebraska protections
Neb. Sen. Adam Morfeld of Lincoln responds to a question Thursday from Sen. Joni Craighead of Omaha, foreground left, in Lincoln, Neb., during debate on a measure that would protect Nebraska workers from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Neb. Sen. Kate Bolz of Lincoln speaks in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, April 6, 2017, during debate on a measure that would protect Nebraska workers from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
LPD Chief Speaks About February Protest Outside LIBA Luncheon
It's being examined by Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister following claims by the Lincoln Independent Business Association that protesters should have been arrested outside a February 21 speaking engagement by Nebraska U-S Republican Senator, Deb Fischer, at the Grand Manse. Protesters showed up and chanted loudly outside the room where the luncheon was being held, voicing opposition to her support of Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary.
Brown water, beaver battle among early signs of water woes
Beaver dams have been demolished, burbling fountains silenced, and the drinking water in one southern town has taken on the light brownish color of sweet tea. Though water shortages have yet to drastically change most people's lifestyles, southerners are beginning to realize that they'll need to save their drinking supplies with no end in sight to an eight-month drought.
Outdoor giant Bass Pro to acquire rival Cabela’s for $4.5B
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. - Outdoor gear giant Bass Pro is snapping up rival Cabela's in a $4.5 billion deal announced Monday.