2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (826+ words) Celebrate Independence Day on July 4 — the federal holiday marking the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia by the Continental Congress. From John Hancock's bold signature to backyard barbecues, parades, and the night-sky fireworks that have lit America since…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (278+ words) Memorial Day didn't disappoint as the unofficial start of the summer season as Omaha and eastern Nebraska saw highs in the upper 80s. A branch hangs from a power line as tree debris covers a car after severe weather in Auburn,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (594+ words) Residents of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa should brace for another round of severe weather Monday with the greatest risk coming in the afternoon to evening. "We're looking at probably the greatest threats for giant hail and strong tornadoes, probably…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (373+ words) Omaha World-Herald Javascript is required to use this website. A storm that caused a tornado warning is seen south of Dodge Street as severe weather hit Omaha, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. A sign on I680 advises of a tornado warning as severe…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (340+ words) A line of severe thunderstorms rolled through Omaha, eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, bringing brief heavy rain and small hail. Thomas Pekarek, a local resident, saw the tornado touch down and reported it to authorities. "I saw the…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (805+ words) A warming trend building in the Southwest part of the country is expected to be heading to Omaha on Tuesday as the recent freezing conditions that have plagued eastern Nebraska push off to the East Coast. Omaha Creighton Prep's Ivan…...