Omaha

Authorities say a large fire that raged through a Nebraska chemical plant was extinguished and nearby residents who were initially evacuated were allowed to return to their homes. Thick smoke billowed from the Nox-Crete facility just southwest of downtown Omaha that could be seen as far away Monday evening. Battalion Chief Scott Fitzpatrick said the first call for help came...

On January 7th an elephant calf was born at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska. She was named Eugenia meaning “noble” or “well-born.”