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Authorities commended the actions of the Council Bluffs police officers involved in a chase Tuesday that left a suspect wounded, and said no charges would be filed against any officer.

Tyon Wells’ only official criminal blemish was a juvenile diversion case over a meltdown on a school bus. But dig into school records, prosecutors say, and you see a child on the verge of an explosion.

Since Jan. 9, 2016, the residents of the condos next door to M's Pub have endured a biblical series of catastrophes: Fire, flood, ice, mold, asbestos, insurance claims, lawsuits and enough paperwork to try the patience of Job.

Thursday's announcement represents the fifth straight year of discretionary fund surpluses under Mayor Jean Stothert.

Anthony Conner, 39, who served as vice president of the union for the last four years, will be sworn in as president Tuesday.

Chris Nelson has been named executive director of the Omaha Catholic Schools Consortium, a group of five elementary schools in Omaha and Bellevue.

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in Omaha for this weekend's annual meeting can check out these off-the-beaten-path things to do in the city.

State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha filed a grievance in March against attorney Max Kelch, who stepped down from the court earlier this year after a judicial complaint had been filed against him.

Critics say the bill, which now awaits the signature of anti-abortion GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds, would ban the medical procedure before some women even know they're pregnant. That could set up the state for a legal challenge over its constitutionality,…

Farmers market season is here, and with it comes some news: This year Benson won't have a weekly market.