Top Omaha Area Local News Stories
Source: KETV.com - Local News
An ice jam that built up on the Platte River in Sarpy County Wednesday evening prompted evacuations, according to the Sarpy County Sheriff's Department.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:21:07 CST
La Vista police said they are investigating an apparent case of shaken baby syndrome.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:59 CST
An Omaha man who was convicted of murder on Wednesday said he plans to appeal.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:17:16 CST
An Omaha man has spent the past 10 years developing his labor of love, a pagoda-style home in the hills of northwest Omaha that sits on the highest elevation in Douglas County.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:21:18 CST
Nebraska lawmakers consider a bill that would ban people from sending, writing or reading text messages while driving, but deputies said enforcement could be a challenge.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:58:58 CST
Todd Spangler testified late Wednesday in his own manslaughter trial, saying the sharp left turn he took in a boat while pulling two women on a tube was no different then what the had done "hundreds of other times."
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:05 CST
An Omaha woman who ran into an icy pond to rescue two boys who had fallen through the ice said the cold water felt like it was crushing her.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:50:49 CST
Brandon Richardson scored 19 points and No. 12 seed Nebraska took command with an early 16-1 run and shocked No. 5 seed Missouri 75-60 Wednesday in an opening-round upset at the Big 12 tournament.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:17:48 CST
U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson was the lone Democrat to vote against a sweeping measure that includes an extension of unemployment benefits.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:33 CST
Seventeen citizens turned in their petition signatures as they seek to fill a City Council seat vacated by Chuck Sigerson.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:36:18 CST
Nebraska lawmakers are divided over a plan to give teachers raises based on their performance.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:27:10 CST
Police said home burglars high-tailed it out of a house Wednesday morning after realizing the owner was still inside.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:21:21 CST
A flood warning has been issued for the areas of Cuming, Dodge and southwest Washington counties. The warning is in effect until 11 a.m. Thursday.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:16 CST
Police are looking for a man who held up a Walgreens Wednesday morning.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:30:16 CST
Police said an Omaha man threatened to burn down his house with his children inside.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:16 CST
Pottwattamie CountyÂ’s supervisor said there is absolutely no chance an earthen dam will break north of Council Bluffs.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:36:10 CST
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