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Monday 8th February, 2010

  • 15-Year-Old Shot To Death Waiting For Bus

    WOWT 6

    A 15-year-old Benson High School student was shot and killed Monday afternoon while waiting for a bus. It happened just after 3 p.m. at North 48th Avenue and Bedford Avenue. The victim's name has not...

  • Two Hit-And-Run Suspects Caught By One Officer

    WOWT 6

    Heads-up police work by one Omaha Police Officer leads to arrests in two recent fatal hit-and-run crashes. Channel Six News talked with Officer Adam Rokes about how he tracked down the suspects. "...

  • Council To Consider Late Fee For Unpaid Parking Tickets

    WOWT 6

    Strapped for cash, the city of Omaha continues to search for revenue streams. The City Council will hear a proposal Tuesday for charging a $20 late fee for unpaid parking tickets. The city says 40 per...

  • Senator Wants Bars Open Later

    WOWT 6

    The closing time for bars in Douglas County could be extended until 2 a.m. as in many other states, but only on Friday and Saturday nights. Sen. Kent Rogert of Tekamah said during a hearing Monday fo...

  • Nebraska has compelling story

    North Platte Telegraph

    World-Herald News ServiceKEARNEY - Most Nebraskans would probably say their state doesn't feel like a tourist's haven.But it can be, said one tourism expert, thanks to Americans' desire for experience...

  • Program could save Nebraska $1.3M

    North Platte Telegraph

    and Michael O'ConnorWorld-Herald News ServiceLINCOLN - Nebraska could continue prenatal care for undocumented immigrants and save $1.3 million next year by creating a special children's health in...

  • Nebraska moves up to No. 3 in women's Top 25 poll

    The Miami Herald

    Connecticut keeps piling up victories and records. UConn is No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the 36th straight week, matching Louisiana Tech (1980-82) for the longest run ato...

  • 15-Year-Old Dead In Omaha Shooting

    KETV 7

    Omaha police said a 15-year-old boy was killed Monday in a shooting near 48th Street and Bedford Avenue.Officers were called to the scene at about 3 p.m.Witnesses told KETV they heard three to four sh...

  • Man Jumps Into Missouri River From Bridge

    KETV 7

    A man jumped from a Highway 34 toll bridge into the Missouri River Monday near Plattsmouth.Cass County rescuers said two men were spotted on the bridge and one of them jumped.Rescuers were in boat on ...

  • Hit-And-Run Suspect Caught After Intense Search

    KETV 7

    A man who police said hit and killed another man who was changing tire Sunday had spent 18 months in prison after his fifth DUI.Scott Ruffcorn, 24, has also had several driving under suspension charge...

  • Man Pleads Guilty As Conspirator In Carson Death

    KETV 7

    On of the co-conspirators in the death of an Elkhorn man has pleaded guilty.Colton Novascone drove from Mississippi to help kill Brian Carson, his friend's dad.In a plea deal with prosecutors, Novasco...

  • Husband Named As Suspect In Woman's Disappearance

    KETV 7

    Gage County authorities are treating a woman's disappearance as a homicide, and said her husband is now a suspect.Ann Marie Kelley has been missing for about two years.Kelley is from Filley, Neb.

  • Traffic Slowed Due To Morning Rush Hour Crash

    WOWT 6

    A fresh dusting of snow overnight on top of a thin layer of ice made for a slick commute Monday morning. A crash involving a car and SUV on Blair High Road near the I-680 interchange snarled up traffi...

  • Another One of "Elkhorn 8" Pleads Guilty

    WOWT 6

    One of the men accused of helping a friend beat his dad to death has pleaded guilty in Douglas County Court. Colton Novascone pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy, a class two felony as well as seco...

  • Special Olympics North Carolina Named for 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games in Nebraska

    Market Wire

    RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Special Olympics North Carolina announced the selection of 49 athletes, one Partner, 13 coaches and four SONC staff members to represent the state at t...

  • World Herald and Omaha Royals seek your memories

    Examiner

    View all » Dig out those old photo albums and shoe boxes full of photos. The Omaha World Herald and the Omaha Royals are asking for your help with projects they are putting together to honor the...

  • Marte, Bianchi Re-Signed by KC

    Omaha Royals

    E-mail this page KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Royals have announced that the club has agreed to terms on 2010 Major League contracts with right-handed pitcher Victor Marte and infielder Jeff Bian...

  • Nebraska at 1:30 p.m.

    Denver Post

    The supervisor in Omaha is Nelson Lampe. Eric Olson takes over at 3 p.m. The news editor is Kevin O'Hanlon, kohanlon(at)ap.org. If you have a news tip or questions about the report, call 800-642-9920 ...

  • Man Gets Jail Time for 5th DUI

    WOWT 6

    A man convicted of his fifth DUI will be spending time in jail. Kevin Irish was sentenced Monday morning in Sarpy County Court. Irish will serve 30 to 70 months in jail and must pay a $2,000 fine. He...

  • All Felons Required To Submit, Pay For DNA Samples Under Bill

    WOWT 6

    Felons in Nebraska may not only have to submit DNA samples to the state, they may have to pay for them, too. Lawmakers amended a bill Monday to require that felons pay the roughly $30 cost of the DNA ...

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