Jude Torres

Jude Torres is a skilled writer and editor at RiverCityOmaha.com, specializing in local news, U.S. laws, and community stories. With a keen eye for detail, Jude ensures accurate and engaging content, keeping Omaha residents informed and connected.

Missouri Crash Claims Life of Concordia University Athlete, 3 Others Injured

Missouri Crash Claims Life of Concordia University Athlete, 3 Others Injured

Matthew Wing, a 22-year-old junior on the track and field team at Concordia University, tragically lost his life in a car crash on Friday ...

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An ammonia leak forces the evacuation of J. Skinner Baking in South-Central Omaha

An ammonia leak forces the evacuation of J. Skinner Baking in South-Central Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. — J. Skinner Baking in south-central Omaha was evacuated Monday morning after a small ammonia leak was detected in the building. Around ...

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Deacon's Funeral Mass Set for Weekend in Omaha

Deacon’s Funeral Mass Set for Weekend in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. — St. Peter Catholic Church has announced the details for the memorial services for Deacon John James Zak, who was tragically found ...

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A Palestinian protester held in immigration detention for more than a year has been released

A Palestinian protester held in immigration detention for more than a year has been released

Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Palestinian woman, has been released from immigration detention after spending more than a year in custody. Kordia, who was detained ...

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Chile starts trench construction along its borders with Peru and Bolivia

Chile starts trench construction along its borders with Peru and Bolivia

SANTIAGO, Chile — On March 16, 2026, Chile officially began the construction of trenches and security walls at the Chacalluta border crossing with Peru ...

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Iran's attacks have stopped, and the trend is 'overwhelmingly positive,' according to analysts. However, the military side is separate from politics and markets

Iran’s attacks have stopped, and the trend is ‘overwhelmingly positive,’ according to analysts. However, the military side is separate from politics and markets

The ongoing U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran has made significant strides, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). While ...

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Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Linked to E. coli Outbreak: 7 Sick in US

Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Linked to E. coli Outbreak: 7 Sick in US

At least seven people, including young children, have been affected by an E. coli food poisoning outbreak linked to cheddar cheese made from raw ...

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Representative Jasmine Crockett confirms that a member of her security team was killed by Dallas the cops

Representative Jasmine Crockett confirms that a member of her security team was killed by Dallas the cops

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic representative from Texas, confirmed that a man killed in a police standoff last week had worked as a security ...

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During family time at the aquarium, parents beat their 7-year-old and slammed the child's head into an electrical box: Police

During family time at the aquarium, parents beat their 7-year-old and slammed the child’s head into an electrical box: Police

Zachary Olpin, 30, and Megan Olpin, 31, from Idaho, have been arrested and charged with multiple crimes in connection with the alleged abuse of ...

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After only a few weeks of marriage, a "controlled" husband fatally shot his newlywed wife in the face

After only a few weeks of marriage, a “controlled” husband fatally shot his newlywed wife in the face

Talon Gabriel Mitchell, a 23-year-old man from Oregon, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2023 slaying of his wife, Oulaykham ...

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