Top Omaha Area Local News Stories
Source: KETV.com - Local News
Two years after Shirlee Sherman, 57, and Thomas Hunter, 11, were found dead in a Dundee home, one of the lead investigators is speaking for the first time about the case.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:51:51 CST
The man charged in connection with a shooting that killed his cousin and her unborn child says he's not the one responsible.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:18:16 CST
The combination of warm, dry weather may have helped melt enough snow to ease concerns about major flooding in waterlogged communities in the region.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:12:36 CST
Closing arguments began Thursday afternoon in the Todd Spangler manslaughter trial, with Spangler's attorney questioning why someone has to be at fault just because an accident happened.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:15:02 CST
A dozen or so vehicle accidents and widespread disgust accompanied the mid-March snowfall Thursday.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:09:44 CST
An Omaha dog could be named the nation's top dog. The vizla is up for the Humane Society of the United States Dogs of Valor Awards.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:25:56 CST
Authorities say a drunken driver showed up for his sentencing hearing drunk again.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:22:36 CST
Recent rains and warmer temperatures have combined with snow on rural roads to create a muddy, hole-filled mess.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:14:41 CST
Robbers hit a Walgreens and a Kentucky Fried Chicken Thursday within two and a half hours.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:48:36 CST
Lincoln police said they've found another forest of marijuana plants.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:32:46 CST
New negotiations between the city of Omaha and the police union were supposed to begin this week, but officials now say thereÂ’s no timetable to resume the talks.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:50:13 CST
Ice jams continue to create flood concerns on several eastern Nebraska rivers, but the flooding remains minor and primarily is affecting rural fields.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:55:44 CST
Jennifer L. Andersen, 33, has been missing since Tuesday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:18:32 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 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
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
An Omaha man who was convicted of murder on Wednesday said he plans to appeal.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:17:16 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
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