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3 hrs ago | The Papillion Times

Douglas County grand jury convenes to investigate in-custody deaths

A Douglas County grand jury convened Tuesday to investigate the in-custody deaths of seven people and the shooting death of another person by Omaha police.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Omaha, NE, Criminal Defense Law, Law

5 hrs ago | La Vista Sun

The movie stars of Omaha: the sequel

The June 8 article about how you can take an Omaha tour of the former movie star homes drew lots of interest and response.

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE, Nebraska, Crime Movies, Western, Drama Movies, The Fugitive, Action Movies, Short, Thriller, Burchard, NE, Beatrice, NE

9 hrs ago | La Vista Sun

Platte River drowning victim had can-do spirit

Chris Creekmore's skills and can-do spirit were so impressive that his new boss was considering him for advancement.

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE

Mon Jun 17, 2013

KETV-TV

Task Force tackles sex trafficking during CWS

NOW.. THE SEEDIER SIDE OF MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS. AN OMAHA TASK FORCE TONIGHT IS TRYING TO FIND..

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE

KETV-TV

Man pulled from Platte River dies

WE BROUGHT YOU THE BREAKING NEWS AT 5:30... SWIMMERS PULL A MAN FROM THE PLATTE RIVER, NEAR WATERLOO ... HE'S UNRESPONSIVE AND IN aEXTREMELY CRITICAL CONDITION.

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GlobeNewswire

Municipal Bonds Build America

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 -- As Congress and the Administration contemplate reforming the U.S. tax code, the National Association of Counties has released important new research which shows that changing the tax-exempt status of municipal bond interest is costly and risky to American investors, local taxpayers and counties.

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Related Topix: Tax

The Papillion Times

Man nearly drowns after diving into Platte River

A medical helicopter landed on a sandbar in the middle of the Platte River on Sunday to help rescue a man pulled out of the water by a bystander.

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Related Topix: Waterloo, NE

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Gretna Breeze

1913 hot rods will hit road to celebrate route that transformed travel

If you own a 1913 automobile, the Nebraska State Historical Society is cranking up plans for owners of vintage cars to participate in a special celebration of the Lincoln Highway in western Douglas County later this month.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, Elkhorn, NE, York, NE, Omaha, NE, Fremont, NE

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Ralston Recorder

Omahan sentenced to life for former roommate's slaying

White-haired Michael Juranek walked into the courtroom handcuffed and in an orange jumpsuit.

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE

Ralston Recorder

Omahan stunned to find his roof ripped up; work crew made an error

The Big Red Today Facebook page is your home on the social web to get the latest Husker news, photos, updates and more.

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE, Blog News, Bennington, NE

Thu Jun 13, 2013

WOWT-TV Omaha

Blood Alcohol Five Times Legal Limit

Douglas County sheriff's deputies arrested 42 year old Scott Hoogeveen for DUI late Tuesday night.

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE

Wed Jun 12, 2013

KPTM

Adults and Kids Team Up to Lower Obesity

OMAHA It removed all sugar-sweetened beverages from the facility. Now a local organization is encouraging its staff to get physically active - all as a way to motivate the kids to live healthy lifestyles.

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La Vista Sun

Douglas County reveals new official seal

A new report forecasts continued rising enrollment in the southwestern and western parts of the district but generally flat and spotty growth in the eastern reaches.

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Related Topix: Blog News, Omaha, NE

Tue Jun 11, 2013

The Papillion Times

Tax hike might be needed to balance budget, Douglas County finance chief warns

Douglas County is getting closer to erasing a $5.2 million deficit, but the county's finance director said a tax increase may be needed to balance the budget.

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Related Topix: Tax

KHGI

Manslaughter charge filed in Omaha collision

The Douglas County Attorney's Office said Tuesday that Jefferson Potter also faces charges of theft and a weapons count.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

Gretna Breeze

Fired Douglas County deputy arrested for first-degree sex assault

A recently fired Douglas County sheriff's deputy is in jail on suspicion of first-degree sexual assault involving a 19-year-old Omaha woman.

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE

KPTM

Douglas County Deputy Arrested for 1st Degree Sexual Assault

The Douglas County Sheriff's deputy fired last month for inappropriate conduct faces a charge of first degree sexual assault.

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The Papillion Times

OPS election racked up a hefty bill

The most competitive Omaha school board election in decades has gained another distinction: the most expensive - for the candidates and the public.

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Related Topix: Sarpy County, NE, Omaha, NE

The Papillion Times

Douglas County jail guards' PTSD claims on rise

The County Board already granted a $650,000 supplement earlier this year to settle a major compensation claim, and the county's finance director, Joe Lorenz, recently told the board that the program will need an additional $500,000 infusion to cover this year's payments.

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Related Topix: Prison

Sun Jun 09, 2013

Gretna Breeze

World-Herald Editorial: Challenges await new mayor

She does so with a 14-point election victory at her back, one as resounding as any Republican candidate is likely to notch in this politically competitive city.

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Related Topix: Fire, Omaha, NE, Opinion