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22-year-old man accused of leaving scene of crash that killed 19-year-old woman in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A 22-year-old man is in custody for a hit-and-run crash thatkilled a 19-year-old woman in Omaha. The crash occurred on June 29 near 24th and Decatur streets. Previous coverage: Omaha police identify woman killed in hit and run crash. Omaha police said a car was headed...
Grand Island man sentenced for police chase, shutting himself in stranger’s bedroom
OMAHA, Neb. — A Grand Island man will spend a decade in prison for leading police on a chase and barricading himself inside a child’s room. On Wednesday, a federal judge sentenced 27-year-old Tesluach Gatkuoth to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a gun. A U.S. Attorney’s Office news release says police officers tried to pull Gatkuoth over in Omaha for a traffic violation in 2022. The release says he sped away, eventually ditched his car and ran on foot and then broke into a family’s home.
Bellevue man accused of beating dog to death after sleep episode held on $750,000 bond
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The 20-year-old man accused ofbeating a dog to death in Bellevue appeared in court Thursday. Eduardo Acevedo-Jara, who is charged with felony animal neglect, was held on $750,000 bond. Previous coverage: Bellevue man accused of beating dog to death, allegedly saw puppy's face laughing at him...
6 First Alert Forecast - Sunny and comfortable before rain returns late Friday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Temperatures start off in the 50s in many spots for our Friday. Comfortable air will be in place all day long with a lot of sunshine and just a few clouds bubbling up in the afternoon. Highs will be in the low 80s, making for another...
Developer: $90M Omaha airport area business park project won’t use eminent domain
OMAHA — A development group that was awarded $90 million in public funds to prepare a business park near Omaha’s airport faced a crowd Wednesday night with a common concern: Will they be forced from their homes? “We’re not strong-arming anybody,” Michael Maroney of the Omaha Economic Development Corp. told the roughly 150 people, most […] The post Developer: $90M Omaha airport area business park project won’t use eminent domain appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Rural Mainstreet Economy Down Again for July
· For an 11th straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral according to bank CEOs in the region. · After two straight months of below growth neutral for farmland prices, prices climbed above the 50.0 threshold. · Farm equipment sales sank for the 12th...
Omaha residents asking for change after 11-year-old dies from being hit on scooter
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For the last 45 years North 103rd Street has been home for Atley Wedemeyer. “There’s a lot of positive things about this neighborhood. It’s really well kept,” he said. There’s also a lot of kids around the area. However, for years he’s been...
'They're here to explain' East O neighbors get answers about airport development
Cars of concerned neighbors lined the streets in front of Sherman Elementary in East Omaha. Residents wanted answers about the Airport Business Park Program and what it means for the future.
Distance Track programs recognized with USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Bellevue University men's and women's distance track teams were each recognized by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic Teams. The Bruin women were ranked fifth out of 54 teams recognized with a 3.725 team GPA. The BU...
Clear video shows two men wanted for shooting
Video released by the Omaha Police Department showed the two men suspected in a shooting that injured a man in late June. Investigators said they are looking for two of the men who were inside ‘The Turf’ bar near 60th and Center late the night of June 24.
Omaha man works to keep blues festival free for 20 years
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An estimated 15,000 people soaked in the blues last weekend last weekend at the Gene Leahy Mall pavilion. The three-day festival carried on through the hot and humid weather. Jeff Davis can easily be confused as a concert roadie, one of the set-up crew. “I’m 77,”...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stumps across Omaha, touting ARPA and energizing young Democrats
OMAHA, Neb. — Dozens of young Democrats packed Blackstone's Wonderbowl while state senators and community advocates gathered around a table for a conversation with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Wednesday. The Second Gentleman stumped across Omaha for the 2024 Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket, touting the benefits of the federal American...
Former Bluejay star reflects on phone call telling him he'd be on Team USA in Paris Olympics
OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton University has two former athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taryn Kloth will compete in beach volleyball, and soccer star Duncan McGuire will take the field. The Orlando City SC forward went from not knowing if he'd even be drafted to preparing to play...
Omaha woman sentenced to over 10 years for meth distribution
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha woman has been sentenced to 130 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, Shelby English, 42, will begin a 5-year term of supervised release after prison. On May 24, 2023, a confidential source coordinated a controlled purchase of...
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