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Lawyer who trafficked drugs while serving as a city attorney wins back license

The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of a lawyer who was convicted of dealing marijuana while serving as an attorney for the City of Council Bluffs. Court records show that in 2017, Don Richard John Bauermeister was working as a full-time assistant city attorney for the City of Council Bluffs while als
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Shockwaves of Omaha immigration raid still felt by community

One year after the worksite immigration raids which rocked the city of Omaha, many in the community are still feeling the impacts. Luis Mejía was 19 when he went to work with Glenn Valley Foods with his mother, and was detained by officers during the raid. He was released, but his mother was not.
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Family of girl swept away by Platte River collects new and used life jackets

Taries Price was 8 years old when she was swept away by the Platte River at Schramm State Park in June 2020. Her family is still seeking closure.
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‘It never was the breed, it’s the owners’ Council Bluffs pit bull ban stays...

Council Bluffs' pit bull ban stays in place after a city council vote, leaving advocates deflated and divided over breed-specific legislation.
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Autopsy costs across Nebraska are spiking. Counties in the state are getting stuck with...

At a Lancaster County budget hearing in May, Budget and Fiscal Officer Dennis Meyer brought forward an additional $70,000 bill for medical services. Those medical services are for covering the cost of autopsies. Unlike other states, Nebraska follows a system where the county attorney acts as the coroner. And that...
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Tennis Ball-Sized Hail Threat Overnight Near Omaha and Eastern Nebraska

A severe weather threat overnight could bring tennis ball-sized hail and other hazards to parts of east-central and southeast Nebraska. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
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Rocks on barge disrupt Omaha neighbors

Some homeowners with a million dollar view are upset with a devaluation in their quality of life. Their complaint is not about what they see but hear.
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Omaha officers rescue 4-year-old from burning home

Omaha officers rescued a 4-year-old from a burning home near 69th and Mason after spotting flames while on patrol
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America 250 Quilt Trail Is Sunday

Take a drive on the 250th Quilt Trail on June 14th. Celebrate America’s Birthday by viewing beautiful quilts inspired by our rich history. See new and vintage quilts displayed by members of several local quilt guilds. Each quilt is a true work of art depicting our love for family, home, and country.
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Omaha Art Fair kicks off second year on Friday

An event celebrating the art of Omaha and beyond will kick off Friday at Aksarben Village. This year’s Omaha Art Fair will be held June 12-14. The event was started in 2025 as a replacement for the Omaha Summer Arts Festival, which ended its 50-year run in 2024. Adam...

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