Omaha Local News

Omaha, Nebraska - The Omaha Police Department has announced an upcoming "amnesty day" specifically focused on the collection of fireworks and firearms. This initiative is set for August 12th, and will be active from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The department has designated two primary drop-off locations for this purpose: Seymour Smith Park, situated near 72nd and Harrison streets, and Omaha Fire Station 43, positioned close to 103rd and Fort streets. In an official statement from the Omaha Police Department, they assured, "Citizens may drop off fireworks and guns, no questions asked." The objective is to provide a safe environment for residents...

Omaha, Nebraska - Schools grapple with the challenge of teacher staffing shortages. Specifically, Omaha's OPS has recently made the decision to eliminate special education services at three elementary institutions: Martin Luther King Elementary, Walnut Hill Elementary, and Central Park Elementary. This decision posed a dilemma for Alicia Garcia, whose daughter Rylee was a student at King Elementary. Presented with two options — either transferring her nine-year-old or continuing her education at King Elementary without special education support — Garcia chose the former. Given Rylee's individual education plan and her ADHD and ODD diagnoses, a transfer seemed the most prudent option. Garcia...

Omaha, Nebraska - As schools across the state welcome students in the coming weeks, drivers are urged to exercise heightened caution on the roads. Brian Ortner, the Public Affairs Specialist with AAA the Auto Club Group, emphasizes the significance of adhering to speed limits, especially in school zones. He remarks, "Speed limits in school zones are there for a reason. There's a big difference between someone getting hit by a vehicle traveling 25 mph compared to 35 mph. That 10 mph difference could save a life." Furthermore, he advises drivers to minimize distractions, suggesting, "You should also eliminate distractions by turning down...

Omaha, Nebraska - An individual sustained significant injuries following a collision involving a motorcycle in Omaha on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred approximately at 7:15 a.m. at the intersection of 75th and Blondo streets. Subsequent to the crash, the injured party was transported to a local medical facility in serious condition. The reasons behind the accident remain undisclosed as of the current reporting time. Once more details become available, we will update this article.

Omaha, Nebraska - The Douglas County Board of Equalization has formally sanctioned property assessments, following a series of valuation protests. This year witnessed approximately 7,400 assessment protests, marking it as the second most substantial influx since 1995. It's imperative to note that some of these valuations will remain unaltered, notwithstanding the protests. After a decisive vote of 6-1 on Tuesday, the board is obligated to communicate the results to the taxpayers by August 18.

Omaha, Nebraska - Omaha Police are currently looking into a shooting incident from Tuesday evening in which an 18-year-old sustained injuries. The Omaha Police Department (OPD) reports that their officers were dispatched to the specified location at 9:28 p.m. Upon arrival, they identified signs of the shooting in an alley situated to the west of 1817 North 33rd. Subsequently, an 18-year-old individual, having sustained gunshot wounds, presented himself at CUMC-University Campus. He was later moved to the CUMC-Bergan Mercy Medical Center for further medical attention. The authorities have clarified that the victim's injuries are not of a life-threatening nature. It was also noted...

Omaha, Nebraska - As the beginning of the school year approaches, Omaha Public Schools (OPS) has provided insights into its initiatives to counteract the nationwide deficit of bus drivers. OPS acknowledges the possibility of route delays but believes that the enhancement of their call center will facilitate improved communication with parents. Chris Phillips, Chief Operating Officer of North End Teleservices, commented, "We have access to the transportation systems that also give us the opportunity to provide as much information that can during that first initial experience." Given a reduction by 60 routes, OPS predicts a surge in call volume as the...

Omaha, Nebraska - Authorities have released details regarding a recent incident involving a 33-year-old individual who, after causing a vehicular accident, disrobed and discharged a firearm at oncoming traffic. The individual, identified by the Omaha Police Department as a 33-year-old man, faces multiple charges including first-degree felony assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle. Official reports from OPD state that the accused, named Stuart, collided his red Chevy pickup with a cement barrier in the vicinity of the I-680/I-80 interchange around 11:30 a.m. Following the collision, Stuart allegedly vacated his vehicle, removed...

Omaha, Nebraska - The Department of Correctional Services has reported an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center-Omaha. Michael Detty, aged 36, is said to have departed from the facility on Monday. Notably, his electronic monitoring device was discovered nearby, across the street from the center. Records indicate that Detty began serving his sentence in June 2021, stemming from charges in Clay County. These charges include "possession of a stolen firearm" and "theft by unlawful taking." Mr. Detty is characterized as standing at 5-foot-9, weighing 240 pounds, and having brown hair coupled with hazel eyes. Should anyone possess information regarding Mr. Detty's current location,...

Omaha, Nebraska - In the wake of a near-tragic event where a young teenager attempted suicide, medical personnel at Children's Hospital provided prompt emergency care. However, they faced a grim challenge - the lack of nearby mental health facilities capable of offering the intensive psychiatric care needed for such a case. As a result, the adolescent was compelled to seek assistance from a facility located hours away from his home, according to Chanda Chacón, CEO of Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. Chacón pointed out that this situation is an ordeal for families who frequently are unable to accompany their children to...

Omaha, Nebraska - A 24-year-old man, Camron Rogers, is now facing serious legal charges linked to the death of Patrick Weber in Douglas County. This case has caused considerable unease within the community, with many individuals seeking answers and justice for the victim and his relatives. This piece aims to explore the ongoing investigation and shed light on the events leading up to this regrettable occurrence. In March, law enforcement authorities stumbled upon a disheartening discovery on Rainwood Road in Omaha, Nebraska. The body of 56-year-old Patrick Weber was found, thereby initiating a missing person investigation that had been in process...

Omaha, Nebraska - Last week, the Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) issued a request to consumers for a voluntary reduction in outdoor water consumption. This request was a response to a compromised water supply due to a water main rupture near the Florence Water Production Plant. Consequently, city hydrant parties were called off and public spray grounds, also referred to as splash pads, were shut down. A news release from the mayor's office on Friday announced the resumption of operations at all 12 City of Omaha spray grounds, effective from Saturday, August 5. The release further stated: "Mayor Jean Stothert and MUD President Mark...

Omaha, Nebraska - Authorities in Omaha have released the identity of an individual who was the unfortunate victim of a fatal incident early on Thursday morning near 17th and S Street. The Omaha Police Department (OPD) reported that around 2:44 a.m. on Thursday, they responded to a call concerning a shooting incident in the vicinity of 17th and S Street. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim, who was subsequently transported by the Omaha Fire Department to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. It was at the medical facility that the victim, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries, as reported by the police. The...

Omaha, Nebraska - The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Omaha division continues its pursuit of answers surrounding the unsolved disappearance of a Trenton teenager, Sunny Sramek, from 2019, and they have recently introduced a financial incentive to stimulate the progress of their investigation. Sunny Sramek vanished under mysterious circumstances on April 20, 2019. She had departed Trenton accompanied by an unidentified man, supposedly embarking on a trip to Omaha, and has not been seen or heard from since that day. In an effort to uncover crucial information that may lead to her whereabouts or identify those responsible for her disappearance, the FBI's Omaha...

Omaha, Nebraska - The contentious Digs housing project in Omaha, which highlighted issues related to parking and the city's urban evolution, is now set to proceed following an approval vote by the Omaha City Council on Tuesday. In addition to granting permission for the project, the city's main governing body also endorsed the developer's plea for $4.1 million in public tax-increment financing. As per the scheme proposed by the developer Uptown Properties, the Digs market-rate apartment complex will occupy 1.5 acres in a residential area southeast of 31st and Marcy Streets, adjacent to the Leavenworth Street corridor. This district has been garnering...

Omaha, Nebraska - In a commendable urban restoration project costing $17 million, two historically significant buildings, the oldest being over 130 years old, are set to offer affordable accommodation in one of Omaha’s most venerable and dynamic neighborhoods. The Georgia Row Apartments and the neighboring Hanscom Apartments, together, are prepared to offer 75 rental units, encompassing family-size residences, to tenants who meet the federal income eligibility criteria. The Hanscom Apartments, constructed in 1921, forms part of this substantial restoration venture aimed at transforming two age-worn, yet historically noteworthy structures in the Park Avenue region of midtown Omaha into reasonably priced residences. Christian...