State Sen. John Cavanaugh, a Democrat running for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, writes about the future of Social Security as the program marks 90 years since its enactment.
With increased visibility of homelessness in Omaha, intense outreach offers hope.
Amy Jacobsen will go up against incumbent Don Kleine, who is running for a sixth term as Douglas County Attorney in the 2026 election cycle.
Congressman Don Bacon expresses concern that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are beginning to weigh on the economies of both Nebraska and the nation.
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke urged Nebraska Democrats to take the gloves off and fight ruthlessly to win power during a spirited town hall that drew more than 500 people Tuesday night.
Visit Omaha named the next executive director to lead the organization and attract visitors, meetings and events to Omaha.
Mayor John Ewing is seeking to leverage Omaha's streetcar project to kickstart the development of thousands of units of affordable housing within the city’s urban core.
The city of Omaha held a ceremony by renaming a street after Omaha Mayor John Ewing on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Mark Johnston, an Omaha Democrat and retired eye surgeon, suspended his campaign to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.
The first poll released by a candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District shows State Sen. John Cavanaugh leading among likely Democratic voters. Six candidates are pursuing the party nomination.
Dan Osborn launched his 2026 U.S. Senate campaign at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Omaha on Saturday.
Friday was graduation day for 17 youths who interned with City of Omaha departments in the Step Up program, an internship program that offers youth paid summer jobs and work experience.
The city of Omaha held a graduation ceremony for Step Up interns who recently completed their summer internships.
Retired Omaha eye surgeon Mark Johnston is hoping to bring his bedside manner and experience connecting with patients to Congress.
Four candidates for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District have shared fundraising of at least $100,000 early in the campaign.
Evangelos Argyrakis is running for Congress. He is a former immigration attorney who was disbarred after pleading no contest to felony abuse of his father.
Omaha's first Black mayor will have the street he grew up on renamed to John W. Ewing Jr. Street in his honor.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing expects police officer staffing to finally approach full strength in 2026, and he’s also adding dozens of library staffers as the city prepares to open its signature new central library.
The 2nd Congressional District representative detailed his support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and immigration reform to a split audience.
Matt Kalcevich resigned as director of parks, recreation and public property for the City of Omaha on Thursday.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said many detainees from Omaha's Glenn Valley ICE raid won't be charged with Social Security fraud due to a "unique set of circumstances."
Longtime Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine will seek reelection for a sixth term next year.
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As World-Herald reporters document the latest updates on immigration enforcement in Nebraska, here's a Q&A on what's happened in recent weeks and where things stand.
In an interview with The World-Herald, 13 women discussed their experiences during and after the Omaha immigration raid. Several claimed they were harassed and told they had no rights. ICE says it followed detention standards.
The Douglas County Board on Tuesday appointed Tim Cavanaugh, who retired as the chief deputy of the treasurer's office in February 2021, to complete the unexpired term of John Ewing.
While the estimated cost for the Omaha streetcar is up another $32 million, the project remains on track financially and should deliver significant benefits to the city, Mayor John Ewing said.
Brett Lindstrom, a former state lawmaker and financial adviser, is running to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District and succeed Rep. Don Bacon.
The Sarpy County attorney has sued the County Board, arguing that the board overstepped its authority.
Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding announced Tuesday he will run for congress, seeking to replace Rep. Don Bacon in the 2nd District.
Retiring Don Bacon warns Republicans who seek to follow him can't stray to far to the right in "purple" 2nd District.