Orlando Harris’ family pleaded with Missouri police to confiscate the 19-year-old’s bullet-proof vest, ammunition and AR-15-style rifle. They knew his mental health was fragile after more than one suicide attempt. But the best officers could do in a state with some of the most expansive gun rights is suggest Harris keep the weapon in a storage unit.

I am writing this two days before election day. Not one vote has been counted yet, but thousands and thousands of votes have been cast in the Omaha metro and millions have been cast nationwide. While the local media has focused primarily on the Douglas County election office, voters have lined up in Sarpy, Pottawattamie, and almost every county in the country to have their voices heard.

OMAHA — An Omaha-based agency has been awarded about $8.5 million in federal funding over the next three years to help prevent homelessness among youths in a three-county area.

The competitive grant dollars went to Threshold CoC (Continuum of Care), which is designated as a lead agency by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to address homelessness and housing insecurity in the Omaha metro area.

Medicare enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, extending through Dec. 7th.

Throughout this time, seniors across Greater Nebraska will receive numerous calls and letters urging them to switch to Medicare Advantage plans. While these plans often promote cost savings and added perks, the reality for patients and health care providers can be much different.