Police identify man killed in Omaha officer-involved shooting, release new details

Police say Matthew Strain threatened officers, claimed to have a stockpile of weapons and later fired at a SWAT vehicle before officers returned fire

June 4, 2026Updated: June 4, 2026
By Naydu Daza Maya

Regional

June 10 deadline fast approaching for SBA’s $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition

The Freedom 250: Patriot Pitch Competition is a celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and small business.

Xcel announces upgrade project in Sterling 

Xcel hosted a community meeting in Sterling Wednesday for anyone who had questions or concerns about an upgrading project affecting northeast Sterling.

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday with new car show addition

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest commemorative locomotive No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission hauling Artemis III rocket parts

Union Pacific Railroad on Tuesday unveiled its newest commemorative locomotive with Northrop Grumman and Wabtec, as No. 4547 began its first mission hauling Space Launch System solid rocket motor segments.

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park