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Wannabe jewel thief foiled by gun-wielding Army vet storeowner: 'Keys, wallet, firearm'

Caught literally in the act, the jewel thief was "almost comically holding the tool over the glass."

Video shows gun-wielding Army vet storeowner scare off attempted thief

A wanna-be jewel thief's plans for a heist were thwarted on May 4 when he was chased out of the Nebraska store at gunpoint by the owner — an on-his-toes...

This is the best state in America —and you'll never guess why

If you’re looking for a great place to live, you might want to check out Utah.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sees profits drop but thousands still want to hear from investing guru

Warren Buffett cautioned the tens of thousands of shareholders who packed an arena for his annual meeting that artificial intelligence scams could become “the growth industry of all time.”

Okla. towns hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

In Oklahoma, authorities said the tornado in Sulphur began in a city park before barreling through the downtown, flipping cars and ripping the roofs and walls off of brick buildings.

Tornadoes level towns in Nebraska, Iowa: harrowing video

The battered region could see even more severe storms on Saturday night that may bring more tornadoes and dangerous flooding, forecasters said.

Residents begin rummaging through rubble after tornadoes hit parts of Midwest

Residents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions, then...

Tornadoes cause massive damage to hundreds of homes throughout Midwest

A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, damaging hundreds of homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions.

911 outages reported in Nevada, Nebraska and all of South Dakota -- Las Vegas residents asked to text instead

911 service crashed across at least three states Wednesday evening.

Married Nebraska teacher caught naked in car with 17-year-old makes first court appearance

Erin Ward is a mom of three kids and is also married to a Harvard-educated, high-ranking federal government employee, according to records and social media accounts.

Nebraska teacher, 45, caught naked in car with teen is married to a Harvard-educated government official

Erin Ward, 45, allegedly confessed to having sex with the 17-year-old boy -- a student at Burke High School where she subbed -- in the back of the car early...

Married teacher, 45, caught naked in car with 17-year-old student — who makes a run for it in his underwear

Erin Ward, 45, was scooped up Saturday night after she was found in the buff with a 17-year-old male student from the Omaha high school where she taught, according to...

Single dad buying salad at grocery store leaves with $1M Mega Millions ticket

Brant Edgington had stopped in at a Baker's grocery store in Fremont, Nebraska to pick up his lunch when he decided at the last minute to put a few bucks...

Mother tried to hide bloody clothes after daughter, 4, was brutally mauled by boyfriend's dog: police

A Nebraska mother who tried to hide from police that her disabled toddler daughter had been viciously attacked by her boyfriend's large-breed dog remains in custody after being arrested for...

Out-of-control Omaha mom slaps, stomps on two women at a Mega Saver  

Police in Nebraska are on the hunt for the Omaha woman caught on camera brutally attacking two convenience store customers. Shocking surveillance footage obtained by KETV News shows the suspect...

Nebraska village election candidate wins race by drawing higher playing card, breaks tie in town of only 123 voters

The newest trustee of a tiny Nebraska village broke the election tie and secured the seat by drawing a higher playing card than her opponent.

70 coins pulled from white alligator's stomach in Nebraska

Officials at a Nebraska zoo are warning visitors against throwing coins in the water after one hungry animal was found with a bank full of change in its stomach.

Dog missing for four years found 500 miles away in different state

“I’m not a big crier. But you know, I definitely was getting some teary eyes just seeing my dog back in front of me again,” Baxter said. 

Library finally receives children's picture book that was due in 1985: 'Better late than never!'

Omaha Public Library announced last month that it finally received a book that was checked out in 1985.

Skid loader driver goes on wild rampage, damages cars, attacks officer in Nebraska

Samuel Peyrot's alleged wild parking lot rampage with his boss' skid loader was caught on camera.