Local News

Parents of Four Gretna Girls Killed in Crash File Tort Claim

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 12:00am

Papillion – The parents of four Gretna High School teenagers who died in a crash last year allege in a tort claim against Sarpy County that poor roadway design and negligent actions by the county contributed to the wreck.

Former Boys Town Leader Who Oversaw Growth Dies

Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 07/05/2020 - 3:00am

The Rev. Val Peter, a former Boys Town director who led the iconic home for troubled youth for 20 years before retiring in 2005, died Tuesday at age 85 after battling cancer, a family member said.

Backsen Departs Visit Omaha After Five Years

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 5:00am

Keith Backsen is concluding his tenure at the head of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau effective today, as the organization plans how to help the city’s tourism and hospitality industries rebound as travel starts to resume after the pandemic.

Omaha Public Schools Sets Plan to Restart in August

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 12:00am

Nebraska’s largest school district has announced it will open up in-person classes a week earlier than planned and require all students, staff and others to wear masks on school grounds.

The Omaha Public Schools board approved changes Monday to the upcoming school year, including a new start date of Aug. 11 and an extension of the winter break by one week, the Omaha World-Herald reported.

Omaha Updates Policies, Adds Training After Recent Protests

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 4:00am

As part of a series of modest police reforms brought about by recent protests, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert announced that the Citizen Complaint Review Board will release an annual public report identifying basic information about officer complaints.

Tips Sought in Scurlock Fatal Shooting Case

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 3:00am

The Douglas County District Court has established a tip line for the grand jury investigation into the fatal shooting of James Scurlock.

Scurlock was shot last month by Jake Gardner outside an Old Market bar near 12th and Harney streets and died at a hospital. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine declined to press charges, saying the shooting appeared to meet the criteria to be an act of self-defense.

Daily Record Wins Nebraska Press Association Award for Website

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am

The Daily Record recently received first place honors in the Nebraska Press Association’s 2020 Better Newspaper Contest for daily newspaper websites.

The award was announced last Thursday via a video presentation due to the coronavirus pandemic. The NPA canceled its annual convention earlier this year.

Omaha Man Gets Prison Time For $800K in Medicare Fraud

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 4:51am

An Omaha man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison and ordered to pay more than $809,000 in restitution for Medicare fraud he conducted.

Omaha Police Caution Fireworks Must Follow Rules

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 4:43am

Omaha city ordinances regulate the use of fireworks around the Independence Day holiday.

Fireworks can be sold through July 4 and discharged starting Thursday, July 2, through Saturday, July 4, from noon to 11 p.m. 

Sarpy Building Permit Filing Accepted Via New Website

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 4:20am

Sarpy County has launched a new online system for residents to seek a building permit online.

The system also lets users to track the status of an application, schedule inspections, submit documents and make payments.

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