Suspicious substance found at Sen. Ricketts’ office in Omaha

Authorities are investigating after white powder was found at the Omaha office of Sen. Pete Ricketts on Friday afternoon.

October 16, 2026Updated: October 16, 2026

By WOWT 6 News

Suspicious substance found at Sen. Ricketts’ office in Omaha

Regional

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