Douglas County News

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.