Kearney Police release statement in baby death investigation
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Abigail Findley would have celebrated her first birthday earlier this month, but the little girl never got the chance. Abigail died at an Omaha hospital just days after turning three months old. She had been found unresponsive at a Kearney in-home daycare one week prior, on June 3, 2025.
Douglas County residents warned of email scam targeting property tax payments
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The county treasurer is warning taxpayers about scammers pretending to be county officials. The scammers send emails claiming recipients have unpaid property taxes and must pay via wire transfer or owe even more. The email address used is almost exactly the same as the address for...
Drug Enforcement Administration Crack Down On Illegal Drugs Takes 57 Million Fentanyl Doses Off...
OMAHA, NE, (KELO-AM) — The Drug Enforcement Administration and federal authorities have struck again in their effort to achieve a “Fentanyl Free America”. Phase II of the operation in January and February saw more than 57-million doses of fentanyl seized…including two-million deadly doses in the Omaha region. Dustin...
Taco Inn owner retires after 44 years
After 44 years, Abbas Khechfe says it’s time to hang up the hat and retire from the Taco Inn on South 48th Street.
🚚 Multiple Transportation Jobs Hiring Now in Douglas County
Douglas County’s transportation scene is buzzing with opportunity — from local delivery routes to high-paying OTR positions. Whether you’re a CDL pro or just starting out, there’s something here for you.
🧑💼 Multiple HR Openings in Douglas County – Up to $90K+
Douglas County’s HR job market is buzzing right now, with several strong employers hiring for roles that mix people skills, recruiting know‑how, and data smarts. Here are a few worth checking out:
Omaha student experiment, art pieces will blast off to space this summer
An Omaha student experiment and two mission patch designs will blast off to the International Space Station this summer as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program. Communities across the U.S. can participate in the program. Metropolitan Community College hosted the competitions for the Omaha area. For the...
Pilot program seeks undergrad standouts to build better Nebraska
OMAHA — An effort described as an anti-brain drain program “on steroids” has been launched to identify and nurture cream-of-the-crop college talent in hopes they won’t flee Nebraska. Called the Nebraska Leaders Program, it brings together the University of Nebraska system, Omaha-based Creighton University and a...
Trial in 1989 Iowa cold case begins
The jury trial of a man accused of killing a woman more than 35 years ago began Thursday morning in Pottawattamie County.
Line buried after First Alert 6 investigation
After four months of frustration, a Bellevue homeowner got results within hours of a First Alert 6 investigation.

















