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Kan. sheriff's K9 helped catch man allegedly selling meth
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 9p.m. June 30, Sac and Fox Police and Brown County Sheriff's deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle which was disabled int he vicinity of 320th and Kestrel Road, according to Sheriff John Merchant. K-9 Carla indicated...
Jury finds Delacruz not guilty in Peru assault
AUBURN – A Nemaha County jury found Guadalupe Delacruz, 60, of Peru not guilty of felony assault following trial. The jury came back with not guilty verdicts on charges of assault and use of a firearm to commit a felony and a guilty verdict on misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon.
'He died a hero': Fremont family says brother saved sister from Platte River
FREMONT, Neb. — The family of a 17-year-old swept away on the Platte River said, "He died a hero." Jackson Potter's family said he was trying to save his sister when he was taken by the waters. Jackson's siblings said they went to Hormel Park looking for frogs and...
Flood-prevention efforts underway in Bellevue near Offutt AFB
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Overnight storms pushed the Missouri River a bit higher in the Bellevue area, preventing officials from reopening a flood gate in the flowing into the Brown River and Mud Creek. Heavy rains overnight and throughout the day Tuesday caused Mud Creek to flow over its banks,...
$22,000 2by2 Winning Ticket Sold in York
Lincoln, NE - One lucky player who bought a 2by2 ticket for the Friday, June 28 drawing is holding a ticket worth $22,000. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Friday's 2by2 draw matched all four winning numbers for the $22,000 top prize. The ticket was sold at Casey's #1690, 115 E Nobes Rd, in York. The winning numbers from Friday's 2by2 draw were and Red 22, 23, White 05, 15.
City of Papillion closes recreation areas until further notice after Tuesday morning's heavy rain
PAPILLION, Neb. — The city of Papillion said its recreation areas areclosed until further notice due to flooding. The city said its creek and lake levels are "very high" after storms brought heavy rain to the Omaha area overnight. Officials shared pictures of the flooded roads, trails and park...
Authorities searching for patient who escaped from Lincoln Regional Center
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities are searching for a patient who escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center. The Nebraska State Patrol said the patient, 47-year-old Justin Daro of David City, was reported missing Tuesday morning. NSP believes Daro escaped from LRC during last night’s severe weather in the Lincoln area.
Omaha police says investigation finds connection between men killed at nightclub, 'illicit narcotics' from Mexico
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha police investigation found a direct connection between the two men killed in ashooting involving off-duty officers at a nightclub and the "presence of illicit narcotics" being traced back to Mexico, the department said. Capt. Jay Leavitt, who has been with the department for 25...
Bellevue expert offers advice to Facebook scam victims
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For Willie Nalley, a Facebook message to become friends with Gov. Jim Pillen is the next best thing to shaking his hand. The Facebook page with no official logo pictures or profile claims the governor had professional traders put together for Nebraskans an investment program that if citizens like WIllie invest $5,000 he would earn $50,000 in a week.
Man takes Omaha Housing Authority to court over father’s living conditions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Housing Authority is facing another legal battle. In May, 6 News spoke with Hasani Lee, who shared a list of code violations he says his father was living with in his apartment at Underwood Tower — an OHA property — including bed bugs, mice, and lack of properly functioning heating and air conditioning.
Another Major Event at Charles Schwab Field
The NCAA Men’s College World Series was not the only national baseball event to be held at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha this summer. The best high school teams from across the country battled it out in downtown Omaha over the past several days as part of The High School Baseball National Championship Series.
Judge considers request for $50k to study mental health of Nikko Jenkins
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Attorneys for Nikko Jenkins on Tuesday called the hearing “well conducted and very fair.” They walked away with a decision in their favor, too, though not for what they were originally what they were there for. Nikko Jenkins is the man who in 2013...
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