Douglas County News

Families across the nation were being formed Saturday, welcoming new children into their homes on the 10th anniversary of National Adoption Day.

The Nebraska Supreme Court today upheld Goodwin's conviction. He was sentenced to 60 years in prison for shooting six year old Alazia Alford in 2007.

Douglas County investigators said two people were taken to the hospital by medical helicopter following a crash west of Bennington Wednesday morning.

The body of Brian Carson was found in the trunk of a car that had been abandoned in a field in northwest Douglas County last April.

Omaha Police Investigators are unraveling a complicated situation between a robber and his victim.

Despite short lines and wait times under 30 minutes at this past weekend's flu clinic, it doesn't appear the h1n1 vaccination will be available to the general public anytime soon.

A child pornography suspect died Sunday morning while in custody at Douglas County Corrections.

A 44-year-old Omaha man was arrested by Douglas County sheriff's deputies last week on charges of sexually abusing a 5-year-old boy in Kansas.

Before you line the minivan up at a fast-food drive-through window tonight, repeat this mantra: Food cooked at home is healthier and cheaper.

Omaha, NE- The Douglas County Health Department has announced two more H1N1 vaccination clinics at high schools later this month.

One out of every four automobile owners in Douglas County never has to wait in line to register a vehicle.

The Douglas County Health Department has added a community H1N1 vaccination clinic.

Jealousy and anger could mean life in prison for an Omaha man who in September admitted killing his wife.

The Nebraska Humane Society has rescued four malnourished horses from a farm in rural Douglas County.

Car dealers must inspect used vehicles for safety defects and either make repairs or warn potential buyers before they are resold, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday.

As thousands lined up for free H1N1 vaccinations in Douglas County on Thursday, a county health official stressed that doses of the vaccine are being sent to area physicians.

A man who killed a Regional Center doctor erupted in a rage this afternoon inside a Douglas County coutroom.

Dozens of volunteers will have their hands full today. They are providing the H1N1 vaccinations to thousands of men, women and children who are in the five high risk categories.

Douglas County will hold its first H1N1 clinic Thursday, November 5th from nine a.m. to eight p.m. at First United Methodist Church.

An Omaha man accused in the 2008 kidnapping and shooting of a woman is scheduled to make his first court appearance.