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.

Afroman wins case against Ohio deputies for music videos: "We did it America…" "Freedom of Speech!"

Afroman wins case against Ohio deputies for music videos: “We did it America…” “Freedom of Speech!”

A jury in Adams County, Ohio, found rapper Afroman not liable in a lawsuit filed by sheriff’s deputies, who accused him of mocking them ...

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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, is 'misfunctioning,' not controlling the regime, according to sources

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, is ‘misfunctioning,’ not controlling the regime, according to sources

Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is being described by Israeli national security sources as an ...

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The national debt has just crossed $39 trillion, nearly doubling since Donald Trump promised to erase it

The national debt has just crossed $39 trillion, nearly doubling since Donald Trump promised to erase it

The United States’ national debt has surpassed the alarming $39 trillion milestone for the first time, raising serious concerns among economists, budget experts, and ...

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A pedestrian in Sioux City was killed when a semi struck him at Love's Truck Stop

A pedestrian in Sioux City was killed when a semi struck him at Love’s Truck Stop

A fatal pedestrian accident occurred on March 17, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa, involving a semi-tractor trailer and a pedestrian. The incident took place ...

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Crews extinguished a residential fire in Council Bluffs

Crews extinguished a residential fire in Council Bluffs

Firefighters in Council Bluffs, Iowa, quickly extinguished a residential fire early Wednesday morning, preventing further damage and injuries. The fire was reported at 5:30 ...

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St. Albert girls are on a high after winning the IATC indoor state championship

St. Albert girls are on a high after winning the IATC indoor state championship

The St. Albert girls’ track and field team has claimed the Class 1A IATC Indoor Championship, building on their success as the Class 1A ...

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Omaha's mayor helps the driver of a burning car

Omaha’s mayor helps the driver of a burning car

Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. took swift action Tuesday morning when he encountered a burning car while on his way into work. The incident ...

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Nebraska-Iowa Severe Weather Warning Warning: Omaha and Lincoln Residents Told to Prepare for Overnight Tornadoes

Nebraska-Iowa Severe Weather Warning: Omaha and Lincoln Residents Told to Prepare for Overnight Tornadoes

Spring break travelers in Nebraska and Iowa are facing an increased overnight tornado risk as severe storms become more common across the central Plains ...

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Fire officer admits to firing down girlfriend and her infant boy while coworkers battled a 600-acre fire

Fire officer admits to firing down girlfriend and her 7-year-old son while coworkers battled a 600-acre fire

A fire captain from California has pleaded guilty to the brutal murders of his girlfriend and her 7-year-old son, a crime that unfolded while ...

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Police say a woman driving a car with six children killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk, throwing him 108 feet before pulling around the body and driving away

Police say a woman driving a car with six children killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk, throwing him 108 feet before pulling around the body and driving away

A 29-year-old woman in Wisconsin has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian with her SUV before fleeing the ...

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