Category — Omaha, Nebraska
Former InfoGroup CEO Pays $7.3M
16 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
The founder and former CEO of database provider InfoGroup Inc. has agreed to pay more than $7.3 million to settle federal regulators’ charges of siphoning off nearly $9.5 million from the company to finance his lavish lifestyle.
Lincoln Police Seize $9M Of Marijuana In Past Week
16 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Investigators believe six marijuana growing operations uncovered in the capital city may be connected.
Car Idling In Garage Almost Kills La Vista Residents
16 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
La Vista police said a home filled with carbon monoxide nearly killed four people early Sunday, including two teenage girls.
Nebraska Women Earn Region’s Top Seed
16 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Nebraska’s women’s basketball team was named the top seed in the Kansas City division as pairings were announced for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship
Woman To Stand Trial In Abuse Case
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
A woman accused of shaking a 3-month-old baby and causing her traumatic brain injuries will stand trial.
Former Omaha Fire Chief Charged With Domestic Violence
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
A former Omaha fire chief has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.
Trial Begins For CSI Chief
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
More David Kofoed is accused of tampering with evidence in a pair of murder investigations.
Strangers, Friends Come Together For Boy’s Life
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
For any parent whose child is diagnosed with cancer, the questions always outnumber the answers.
Iowa Woman Charged In Toilet Lid Attack
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Iowa City police have arrested a woman who allegedly attacked her sister with the lid of a toilet tank.
4 Omaha Students Caught With Marijuana Over 2 Days
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Four students were caught with marijuana at Omaha schools last week, according to police. The students ranged in age from 13 to 18 years.
OPS Vote Clears Way For Layoffs
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
The Omaha School Board passed a motion Monday to start reviewing ways to lay off staff.
Opening Arguments Being In Trial Of CSI Chief
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
A special prosecutor said during opening statements in the evidence tampering trial against CSI Chief David Kofoed that the defendant came up with incriminating DNA inside a car after a crime lab processed it for six hours and found nothing.
19 Lbs. Of Pot Seized In I-80 Traffic Stop
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
A special enforcement operation on Interstate 80 during the boy’s state basketball tournament netted 19 pounds of pot.
Troubled BSDC Revisited 1 Year Later
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
One year ago, KETV NewsWatch 7 took a look inside the troubled Beatrice State Developmental Center. Today, new management is creating a fresh outlook for the facility that houses severely disabled patients.
Firefighters Called Back To West Omaha Home
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Firefighters paid a visit to a west Omaha home for the second time in a 12-hour period Monday morning.
Iowa Woman Crashes Recalled Toyota, Seriously Injured
15 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Laura Wernimont said her Toyota Avalon suddenly accelerated, then crashed.
Powerball Ticket Wins $211M Jackpot
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
One of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matches all six numbers drawn for the $211.7 million jackpot.
UNMC Changes Nursing Program
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is making changes to its nursing program in an effort to alleviate the state’s nurse shortage.
Party’s Over At Beleaguered Bellevue Bar
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Rumors Restaurant and Lounge holds its last independent party.
Man Breaks Arm Trying To Avoid Gunfire
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
A man breaks his arm while trying to avoid gunfire.
Man Seeks $1M In School Bus Crash
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
The driver of a truck that collided with a school bus in August, injuring himself and 23 students, is seeking $1 million from Lancaster County.
Nebraskans Urged To Thank Farmers Next Week
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Nebraska officials choose this year’s theme for National Agriculture Week: “Nebraska Agriculture: Thank a Farmer.”
Councilmen: New Budget Shortfall Projection For Omaha
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Two Omaha City Councilmen tell KETV NewsWatch 7 that the City of Omaha is now projecting a new budget shortfall.
Volunteers, UNO Students Helping Less Fortunate
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Hundreds of Nebraska students plan to spend their spring break at home helping the less fortunate.
Community Meets After Drive-By Shooting
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Community members in Omaha are pleading for the violence to stop after two young men were shot in a drive-by shooting overnight.
Share Your State Tourney Photos On u local
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Nebraska’s version of March Madness is under way in Lincoln. We want to see your photos and video of the event. Show off your favorite team and their fans.
Armed Men Break Into Lincoln House
14 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Police in Lincoln say three men broke into a house, holding several people inside at gunpoint.
Flood Concerns Remain On Elkhorn River
13 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Flooding remains a concern along the Elkhorn River northwest of Omaha, officials say.
Car Plows Into Family Dollar Store
12 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
A car crashes into an Omaha store, damaging the front of the business.
Father Charged With Slapping Newborn
12 March 2010 - Nebraska Update
Investigators said a Council Bluffs man slapped his newborn baby because she wouldn’t stop crying.