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Two men arrested in connection with Council Bluffs shooting that injured boy

Two men arrested in connection with Council Bluffs shooting that injured boy

  • Kevin Cole World-Herald Staff Writer

Council Bluffs police announced Tuesday afternoon that two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a juvenile on the city's east side.

Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

  • Kevin Cole World-Herald Staff Writer

A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a 29-year-old man that occurred outside of a Ralston convenience store was arrested Saturday in Council Bluffs.  

Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

  • Chris Machian World-Herald Photographer

See photos of the large police presence near 19th and Bancroft Streets in South Omaha

Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

  • KEARNEY HUB

During the pursuit, the trailer carrying the vehicle detached from the U-Haul several miles east of Kearney and came to rest in the outside lane of I-80.

Former NU Regent Elizabeth O'Connor pleads guilty to causing 2025 Omaha DUI crash

Former NU Regent Elizabeth O'Connor pleads guilty to causing 2025 Omaha DUI crash

  • Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer

Former University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor pleaded guilty Friday to driving drunk and causing a May 2025 crash that seriously injured one person in central Omaha.

2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney

2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney

  • KEARNEY HUB

A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.

Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

  • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

Douglas County Sheriffs office is investigating a shooting after a domestic disturbance left a deputy shot and a man injured, at Cherry Creek Village apartments in Irvington, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. 

Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

    RACINE — One woman was injured Wednesday night after a vehicle was struck by a train on Washington Avenue, police say.

    Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

    Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

      The robbery occurred at Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw on April 1. The FBI, York County Sheriff's Office, State Patrol, Grand Island police and TRIDENT Task Force helped make the arrest.

      Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention

      Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention

        Matthew Williams' mother believes her son was sprayed with a chemical that is "used to clean bathrooms and beds." Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy said it was hand sanitizer.

        FBI investigating Nebraska bank robbery that left 1 person injured

        FBI investigating Nebraska bank robbery that left 1 person injured

          Authorities are investigating a Wednesday morning robbery at Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw that left one employee with a head injury.

          Troopers arrest Colorado man near Kearney after chase down I-80

          Troopers arrest Colorado man near Kearney after chase down I-80

            A Coloradan chased for speeding on I-80 possessed drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to the Nebraska State Patrol report. 

            RCSO determines incident in Sturtevant to be case of swatting

            RCSO determines incident in Sturtevant to be case of swatting

              An extensive search of the area was conducted, but no victims were found, and there were no signs of any crime or criminal activity.

              Recent crime stories in Racine County

              Recent crime stories in Racine County

                Kearney police, Buffalo County Sheriff's Office launch joint paid internship

                Kearney police, Buffalo County Sheriff's Office launch joint paid internship

                From patrol to investigations, interns with KPD and BCSO get hands-on experience — and $15 to $20 an hour.

                SWAT vehicle used during risky arrest involving firearms in Kearney

                SWAT vehicle used during risky arrest involving firearms in Kearney

                KPD Chief Gabe Kowalek said he was proud of the safe manner in which officers took the suspect into custody while protecting bystanders.

                Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during commercial truck inspection near Overton

                Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during commercial truck inspection near Overton

                The driver was arrested. Bail is set at $2 million, and a preliminary hearing is set for March 12, according to court records.

                State Patrol IDs mother found dead in Kearney County; 3 children injured in shooting

                State Patrol IDs mother found dead in Kearney County; 3 children injured in shooting

                Jamie Kruger, age 40, was the mother of the three children under age 12 who were shot. The injuries to the children were believed to be non-life-threatening. 

                York man found guilty of all 24 charges in Hall County medical marijuana petition case

                York man found guilty of all 24 charges in Hall County medical marijuana petition case

                The jury found Todd guilty of 23 counts of official misconduct and one count of making a false statement under oath. All of the charges are misdemeanors.

                Stromsburg man sentenced for attempted production of child pornography

                Stromsburg man sentenced for attempted production of child pornography

                The 34-year-old was sentenced to 210 months in prison.

                Grand Island man allegedly assaulted 2 York County deputies after I-80 stop

                Grand Island man allegedly assaulted 2 York County deputies after I-80 stop

                Since the start of 2025, 18 York County deputies have been assaulted in the line of duty.

                Defense counters prosecutors' 'blind hatred' of Bongiovanni in seeking milder punishment

                Defense counters prosecutors' 'blind hatred' of Bongiovanni in seeking milder punishment

                Defense lawyers have asked for a short prison term, if any time in custody is required at all, for the first Drug Enforcement Administration agent in Western New York convicted of protecting drug traffickers.

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                23-year-old sentenced in connection to 2021 Kenosha homicide

                23-year-old sentenced in connection to 2021 Kenosha homicide

                He pleaded guilty Dec. 15, 2025.

                Illinois man pleads not guilty in connection to head-on collision in Pleasant Prairie

                Illinois man pleads not guilty in connection to head-on collision in Pleasant Prairie

                The 35-year-old faces two counts of attempted first degree intentional homicide and five counts of first degree recklessly endangering safety, among other charges.

                Head-on collision in Pleasant Prairie leads to attempted homicide charges

                Head-on collision in Pleasant Prairie leads to attempted homicide charges

                According to a criminal complaint, Pleasant Prairie police officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of 80th Street in the Village of Pleasant Prairie at about 9:07 p.m. for a motor vehicle accident.

                Remembering Lincoln's homicide victims of 2023

                Remembering Lincoln's homicide victims of 2023

                Seven people have died in suspected homicides in Lincoln so far this year. Here's who they were. 

                23-year-old pleads guilty in connection to 2021 Kenosha homicide

                23-year-old pleads guilty in connection to 2021 Kenosha homicide

                He is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on Jan. 7, 2026.

                62-year-old Lincoln teacher arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing female students

                62-year-old Lincoln teacher arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing female students

                Police say over the past two weeks, the police department's Special Victims Unit has interviewed multiple teenage victims, all of whom speak different primary languages other than English.

                Wednesday afternoon fires damage two multi-family dwellings in Racine

                Wednesday afternoon fires damage two multi-family dwellings in Racine

                No major injuries were reported.

                Former county supervisor accused of drug possession, trafficking

                Former county supervisor accused of drug possession, trafficking

                His cash bond has been set at $75,000 and he is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Dec. 26.

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