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FILE - Katie Ledecky participates in the women's 800 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. USA Swimming has set the dates for the 2024 Olympic trials, which will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The governing body announced Monday, May 23, 2022, that the competition to determine the team for the Paris Games will run from June 15-23. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
USA Swimming sets dates for 2024 Olympic trials

May. 23, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men's 50 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, June 20, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. The next U.S. Olympic swimming team will be determined in a football stadium. USA Swimming announced Tuesday, March 29, 2022 that its trials for the 2024 Paris Games will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium, the massive home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, file)
Indy lands 2024 US Olympic swim trials, ending Omaha's run

By Paul Newberry Mar. 29, 2022 11:17 AM EDT

Team Dropkin and Team Shuster line up for introductions before competing during the second night of finals at the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Peterson earns Olympic curling bid; Shuster still alive

Nov. 20, 2021 09:21 PM EST

Team Shuster's John Shuster, center, watches as John Landsteiner, left, and Matt Hamilton sweep after throwing the rock while competing against Team Dropkin at the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. "The expectation when we're sending a team to the world championships and Olympics now," Shuster said, "is that they should be a medal favorite and, if things go right, they could win the gold." (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
U.S. curling expectations on rise after winning gold in '18

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2021 04:56 AM EST

FILE - In this June 24, 2012, file photo, United States Olympic team head coach Gregg Troy speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb. Unlike young swimmers, who may unquestioningly follow a coach's orders, Caeleb Dressel is frank in his exchanges with Troy. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
US OLYMPIC SWIMMING TRIAL 07/23/12

Jul. 18, 2021 01:06 PM EDT

Mississippi State players celebrate their walk-off run to win against Texas during a baseball game in the College World Series Saturday, June 26, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Vandy unhappy how it made CWS finals but ready for Bulldogs

By Eric Olson Jun. 27, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

North Carolina State head Coach Elliott Avent exits the locker room during a delay due to COVID-19 safety protocols before their baseball game against Vanderbilt at the College World Series Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
NC State players confused, angry over their removal from CWS

By Eric Olson Jun. 26, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

Vanderbilt's CJ Rodriguez (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring off a wild pitch from North Carolina State in the fourth inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Vandy wins 3-1 at CWS as virus cuts NC State roster in half

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

North Carolina State pitching coach Clint Chrysler, right, speaks with right handed pitcher Dalton Feeney (19) in the dugout during a delay due to health and safety protocols before their baseball game against Vanderbilt in the College World Series Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
NCAA declares NC State out of CWS because of COVID-19 issues

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 02:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, housing activists erect a sign in Swampscott, Mass. A federal freeze on most evictions is set to expire soon. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
EXPLAINER: How Nebraska might fare once evictions rev up

By Josh Funk Jun. 25, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

Nebraska unemployment ranks second in the nation in May

Jun. 23, 2021 12:36 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's unemployment rate remained one of the lowest in the country as it fell even lower in May, according to data released Wednesday....

Buffett and Munger to sit for extended TV interview

Jun. 22, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investors will have another chance to hear from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger when the two top Berkshire Hathaway executives sit down...

Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men's 50 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Dressel, Ledecky lead powerful US swim team headed to Tokyo

By Beth Harris Jun. 21, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

Simone Manuel is seen before the women's 100 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Manuel reveals burnout diagnosis after loss at swim trials

By Beth Harris Jun. 18, 2021 02:37 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Mississippi

By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
(Columbus) The Dispatch. June 15, 2021. Editorial: Bulldogs bound for ‘Starkville North’ By Dispatch Editorial Board •...

FILE - In this Monday, July 22, 2019 file photo, United States' Matt Grevers reacts after his swim in the men's 100m backstroke semifinal at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Grevers finished sixth in the 100-meter backstroke final at the U.S. Olympic trials on Tuesday night, June 15, 2021 dashing his bid for a third games. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
Matt Grevers relishes ovation after Olympic bid falls short

By Beth Harris Jun. 15, 2021 11:08 PM EDT

Chase Kalisz reacts after winning the Men's 400 Individual Medley during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Phelps factor: Kalisz claims return trip to Olympics

By Paul Newberry Jun. 13, 2021 08:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 11, 2021, file photo, Katie Ledecky competes in the women's 1500-meter freestyle final at the TYR Pro Swim Series swim meet in Mission Viejo, Calif. Ledecky finished first. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Dressel, Ledecky lead chase for Olympic berths at US trials

By Beth Harris Jun. 12, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Nebraska

By The Associated Press May. 31, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Omaha World-Herald. May 26, 2021. Editorial: Sound principle, not narrow partisanship, must guide Nebraska’s redistricting ...

Nebraska lawmakers OK guidelines for fall redistricting

May. 26, 2021 12:43 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers approved formal guidelines Wednesday for the redrawing of political boundaries, a process that will shape the state's...