Federal emissions data show that Omaha's air quality ranks in the bottom third of U.S. cities, fouled in part by coal-fired power plants owned by Des Moines-based Berkshire subsidiary Berkshire Hathaway Energy's MidAmerican Energy in Iowa.

Flags are currently flying at half-staff across the country due to the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29.

I MEAN, COLUMBUS IS AT 15 LINCOLN 22, ALONG WITH BEATRICE OMAHA 23 CENTRAL WESTERN IOWA, MIDDLE 20S OUTSIDE ... NOTICE EASTERN NEBRASKA COLUMBUS NORFOLK YORK COULD BE IN THE LOWER 40S OUTSIDE.

With snow and cold temperatures coming through parts of Nebraska and Iowa. Some cities and towns have declared snow emergencies or have found ways to prepare for the winter storm.

When it’s all said and done this season, Nebraska’s overtime time win Thursday night at Iowa will finish as one of the most impressive in the Big Ten

The Nebraska Telephone Building at 19th and Douglas streets in downtown Omaha is shown here about 1919 when the company reported serving not only Nebraska customers but also those in Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota. Only about a year later, the company would merge and become known as Northwest Bell Company.

Our short-lived stretch of spring-like weather will come to an abrupt halt this weekend as a blast of arctic air will likely bring the coldest temperatures of the season across parts of Nebraska and Iowa.

You'll find Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo south of downtown, near the Nebraska-Iowa border. It's open daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with shortened hours during the winter. Admission prices range from $ ...