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A pavement sinkhole opened at 67th and Pacific near the University of Nebraska Omaha, swallowing two vehicles; occupants escaped and no injuries were reported, though a water main reportedly broke. Officials said a pickup truck behind the cars may have triggered the collapse, and the street remained closed for several days while crews retrieved the vehicles and began repairs.
Democrat Susanne Shore, former Nebraska first lady and wife of Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts, has announced a campaign for an Omaha seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. She aims to heal infighting, push cross-campus collaboration, expand internships and work-study, and pursue data-driven, measurable goals to strengthen NU and its funding, in a nonpartisan race to fill Elizabeth O’Connor’s term amid a field of Democrats.
Omaha native and boxing champion Terence Crawford was stopped and ticketed for reckless driving after a parade celebration, prompting an internal review by local authorities amid circulating social media videos of the incident.
Terence Crawford, celebrated for his recent boxing victory over Canelo Alvarez, was involved in a traffic stop in Omaha where he was held at gunpoint by police after a reckless driving report; he was found to have a legal firearm and was cited for reckless driving but released without charges. The incident prompted an official investigation and community concern, overshadowing the celebratory day.
The 51st Deauville American Film Festival announced its winners, with Charlie Polinger’s 'The Plague' winning the Grand Prize, Kristen Stewart’s 'The Chronology of Water' receiving the Revelation Award, and Scarlett Johansson’s 'Eleanor the Great' winning the Audience Award. The festival highlighted notable films and performances, reflecting diverse themes and international collaborations.
A multi-year investigation in Omaha led to the arrest of five hotel owners involved in human trafficking, sex and labor exploitation, and related crimes, rescuing multiple victims including minors, with significant law enforcement action and seizures.
Over 5,600 customers in Douglas County, Nebraska, are without power following wind gusts of 50-55 mph, with the cause of the outage currently unknown.
A Nebraska man, Mario Nikprelaj, was arrested after attempting to open an emergency exit and causing a disturbance on a flight from Omaha to Michigan, leading to the plane's emergency landing in Cedar Rapids and his subsequent arrest on multiple charges.
LSU won their eighth College World Series title by defeating Coastal Carolina 5-3 in Omaha, with Anthony Eyanson earning his 12th win and Chase Shores securing the save, marking LSU's second championship in three years and showcasing their resilience and team toughness.
LSU leads Coastal Carolina 1-0 in the College World Series final after winning Game 1; Game 2 is underway with LSU aiming for their second title in four years, featuring strong pitching performances and strategic gameplay. Coastal Carolina's offense has struggled with runners in scoring position, while LSU's pitchers have been dominant.
Coastal Carolina and LSU face off in the opening game of the College World Series Championship Finals in Omaha, with Coastal Carolina entering as the top-seeded team with the most wins and longest winning streak, aiming to secure the national title in a best-of-three series.
Coastal Carolina baseball team advanced to the Men's College World Series finals with an 11-3 win over Louisville, extending their winning streak to 26 games and setting up a final against LSU or Arkansas, aiming for their second national title.
Coastal Carolina faces Louisville in a key College World Series game in Omaha, with Coastal holding the top seed and a 25-game winning streak, aiming to advance to the championship series; the game is televised on ESPN.
Louisville baseball narrowly defeated Oregon State 7-6 in a dramatic walk-off victory in the College World Series, staying alive in Omaha with a late-game rally and a game-winning sacrifice fly by Eddie King Jr., showcasing resilience and clutch performance.
Oregon State and Louisville are competing in the Men's College World Series in Omaha, with the winner advancing to face Coastal Carolina; the game was delayed and features notable starting pitchers and lineups.