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An American flag traveling across the country to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary flew over the Iowa State Capitol Monday morning.

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10.03.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights after request from airline The Federal Aviation Administration briefly grounded all JetBlue flights for about 40 minutes due to a request from the airline.

FAA grounds all JetBlue flights early Tuesday

10.03.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of β€˜most intense day of strikes’ Iran has fired more drones and missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East.

Hegseth threatens Iran with the "most intense day of strikes"

10.03.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Randy Feenstra and Rob Sand both take next steps for governor Rob Sand and Randy Feenstra turned in thousands of signature for their campaigns for governor.

Randy Feenstra, Rob Sand both take next steps to become Iowa governor

10.03.2026 12:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING -- A 19-year-old from Lincoln is in critical condition after a crash early Tuesday morning.


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Papillion school board hears calls for expanded busing after two students struck near highways Parents in the Papillion-La Vista Community Schools district went before the school board Monday, calling on the district to expand bus routes after two students were struck by vehicles while walking to school in January.

Papillion school board hears calls for expanded busing after two students struck near highways

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Sarpy County couple loses most of retirement savings in online store investment scheme Imagine opening your own store without the worry of paying rent or stocking shelves. A Sarpy County couple saw an opportunity to bolster their retirement income. Instead, they lost most of it.

Sarpy County couple loses most of retirement savings in online store investment scheme

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Sarpy County fugitive task force seeks suspect wanted for alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl Sarpy County investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect wanted for an alleged crime against a young girl.

Sarpy County fugitive task force seeks suspect wanted for alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl

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Two Omaha nonprofits have received $1 million grants to fund rapid rehousing programs for young people experiencing homelessness, as the need for youth services continues to rise across the city.

Sydney Babb reports: https://on.wowt6.com/3NqD8vmΒ 

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A reporter asked President Trump to clairfy his comment that Iran had used a tomahawk missile against one of their own schools. Here is what the President said.

#trump #iran #war #tomahawk #missile #middleeast

10.03.2026 01:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NDOT update on MTIS Study projects: what’s been accomplished and what lies ahead

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Thomas Rhett making his way back to Omaha this fall Country singer Thomas Rhett will be performing for audiences in Omaha this fall.

Country singer Thomas Rhett is set to perform for audiences in Omaha this fall.

10.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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President Trump claims Iran rebuilding nuclear program, after he says the U.S. "obliterated" it in June.

#trump #iran #news #war #middleeast

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Empty storefronts in Florence neighborhood draw attention, community works to attract new businesses

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Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty The federal prosecutors' office in Philadelphia says Jalen Smith appeared Monday in federal court and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery charges.

Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty

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Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer of the classic rock band Boston, died on Monday.

More: https://on.wowt6.com/4sGGaL7

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Man who allegedly struck woman with vehicle at Omaha car meetup appears in court One of two men arrested in connection to a car meetup in February, where a woman was hit by a vehicle doing burnouts, appeared in court Monday morning.

Man who allegedly struck woman with vehicle at Omaha car meetup appears in court

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Teen hurt in pedestrian crash in South Omaha Police responded Monday afternoon to reports of a pedestrian struck in South Omaha.

BREAKING: Teen hurt in pedestrian crash in South Omaha

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Omaha’s Memorial Park concert coming back in late June Omaha’s Memorial Park Concert is set to return toward the end of June.

Omaha’s Memorial Park concert is set to come back in late June πŸŽ€πŸŽ†

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New footage shows what is likely an American Tomahawk missile hitting a compound in southern Iran, meters from the school where a deadly unclaimed blast killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast.

Story: https://on.wowt6.com/4s2zkj2Β 

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Omaha Police to participate in two alcohol selective enforcement operations OPD says the operations are designed to help reduce fatal crashes caused by driving while under the influence.

Omaha Police to participate in two alcohol selective enforcement operations 🚨

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Complaint says men who brought explosives to NYC protest said they were inspired by Islamic State A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group.

Complaint says men who brought explosives to NYC protest said they were inspired by Islamic State

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President Trump talks about attending the dignified transfer of six of the fallen in the Iranian conflict.

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β€œCountry” Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose β€œI-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag” was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday.

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DISH could pull First Alert 6 from its service soon If an agreement is not reached DISH will pull First Alert 6 from its lineup Tuesday evening.

DISH could pull First Alert 6 from its service soon πŸ“‘πŸ“Ί

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His wife said in a statement that β€œthis would be counter to Jason’s lifelong dedication of investing in the lives of these children.”

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Cleanup began after a three-alarm industrial fire in South Omaha on this day three years ago.

Story: https://on.wowt6.com/4dbHFw7

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BREAKING: Serious crash closes street in downtown Omaha

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Woman in hospice after tummy tuck procedure goes wrong, loved ones say Loved ones say a 47-year-old woman is in hospice after a tummy tuck procedure took a tragic turn.

Ohio woman in hospice after tummy tuck procedure goes wrong, loved ones say

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Gas prices up about 17% since war with Iran began The average price for a gallon of gas now stands at $3.48 in the U.S.

Gas prices are up about 17% since war with Iran began

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