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Omaha Man Gets 15-20 Year Sentence For Fifth DUI

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 12:00am

An Omaha man has been sentenced to 15 to 20 years in prison after his fifth drunken driving conviction.

The Omaha World-Herald reported that Wilbur L. Jackson, 44, also was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident and second-offense reckless driving.

Douglas County Jail Saw Uptick in Virus Infections Last Week

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 12:00am

The Douglas County Jail was experiencing an uptick in coronavirus cases last week among its staff and inmates, but infections remained below the levels seen this past summer.

Since the onset of the pandemic, a total of 164 employees and 100 incarcerated individuals have tested positive for the virus, according to a news release.

Field Office Seeks Investments, Jobs For North Omaha

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 12:00am

The state government is setting up a new field office in North Omaha intended to boost investment in the region.

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development plans to open a field office in North Omaha by the end of January, Gov. Pete Ricketts said during a news conference last week.

Pour Says Masks, Other Precautions Will Stay a While

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 12:00am

Public health officials are saying that it’s important to remain vigilant about social distancing to limit the spread of the coronavirus even though vaccines have started to be administered and the state's virus numbers have improved recently.

Sarpy County Bar Association Adopts 4 Families for Holidays

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 4:00am

For its annual holiday charity drive, the Sarpy County Bar Association raised more than $4,000 to help area families in need this holiday season.

With assistance from Sarpy County Human Services, the SCBA adopted three families totaling 19 people. A bar member’s extended family adopted a fourth family of five who have been struggling this year.

Settlement Reached With Woman Injured by Omaha Police Car

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 12:00am

The City of Omaha has agreed to pay $50,000 to a woman injured in a 2017 crash with a police cruiser.

The Omaha City Council approved the settlement with Rachelle Stuart earlier this month, The Omaha World-Herald reported.

Sarpy County Uses New Process for Road Project

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 4:00am

Sarpy County is pioneering the use of a new process for road construction authorized by the Nebraska Legislature in 2016.

The county government is the first entity in the state to use the Construction Manager/General Contractor process for road work, according to a county news release. The process was created by lawmakers as part of the Transportation Innovation Act.

Fischer Receives National Award

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 12:00am

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, was recently recognized by USTelecom with its Broadband Heroes Award for her efforts connecting communities through broadband.

Midlands Community Foundation Cancels 2021 Reflection Ball

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 12:00am

The annual Reflections Ball hosted by the Midlands Community Foundation won’t be held for the first time in 39 years.

The foundation’s board of directors decided to cancel the ball because of the coronavirus pandemic, “out of an abundance of caution for the health and welfare of everyone involved,” according to a news release.

Juvenile Justice Center Funds OK’d After Acrimonious Debate

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 4:00am
The Juvenile Justice Center addition to the Douglas County Courthouse is shown looking east from the courthouse. A secure skywalk will connect the two facilities. (HDR via Douglas County)

A funding increase was approved for the Douglas County Juvenile Justice Center after a lengthy, contentious debate by county commissioners that left the fate of the project uncertain.

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