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Omaha man jumps through second-story window to escape alleged attacker
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (421+ words) lighthearted moment from in the Panhandle Humane Society's early morning routine has amused followers after staff shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes story of one determined stray dog. According to the shelter's post, the incident happened during the "way too early" hours…...
Early March death of Douglas County inmate remains under investigation
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (343+ words) Early March death of Douglas County inmate remains under investigation'omaha.com Javascript is required to use this website. Omaha Supernovas dismiss head coach Luka Slabe before season's end An investigation of a Douglas County Jail inmate's death last month at…...
Omaha police officer injured during training exercise
4+ day, 8+ min ago (1170+ words) An Omaha police officer was injured by shrapnel Friday during a training exercise. People bow their heads for a moment of silence during a candlelight mat ceremony for former student and instructor Noah Tietjens at Martial Arts International in Bellevue,…...
Out of prison, back in trouble: Ex-inmate accused of tossing synthetic weed over pen fence
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (1779+ words) A prison inmate released last August is wanted on a new felony charge for allegedly throwing synthetic marijuana over the perimeter fence at the Nebraska State Penitentiary." Milford's Abby Crabtree, center, celebrates with teammates after making a half-court shot to…...
Supervisor candidates talk about what's next for jail
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (139+ words) Terry Jurgens and Gary Bergmeier talked about the issues facing the Gage County Board of Supervisors during Thursday's candidate forum at the Beatrice Administration Building. State Sen. John Cavanaugh said the ad is an example of conservatives meddling in the…...
20-year-old Lincoln man accused of making threat with rifle near Lincoln High last summer
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (1777+ words) A 20-year-old Lincoln man is facing two felonies after allegedly pointing a rifle at an SUV near Lincoln High School one evening last summer. Milford's Abby Crabtree, center, celebrates with teammates after making a half-court shot to beat the second…...
Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (167+ words) Two inmates were sprayed with a substance March 25at the Hamilton County jail in Aurora that affected their eyesight and made it difficult for them to breathe, their mothers say. Carlos Godinez was 10 years old when his parents brought him to…...
Ex-president of REGA Engineering now charged with felony theft
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (1780+ words) The former president of a Lincoln'civil engineering firm'has been charged with felony theft by deception for allegedly putting thousands of dollars of personal expenses on his company credit card. Milford's Abby Crabtree, center, celebrates with teammates after making a half-court…...
Sarpy County man who threatened to shoot up Scary Acres pleads no contest
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (1215+ words) An 18-year-old Sarpy County man charged with threatening to shoot up a popular Halloween attraction was found guilty Wednesday of making terroristic threats. People bow their heads for a moment of silence during a candlelight mat ceremony for former student…...
Lincoln man accused of February assault is arrested after Hog Wild burglary
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (1774+ words) A Lincoln man accused of assaulting his girlfriend was arrested a month later after allegedly stealing from a local barbecue restaurant's freezer. Milford's Abby Crabtree, center, celebrates with teammates after making a half-court shot to beat the second quarter buzzer…...