Willie Barney, founder of the Empowerment Network, a nonprofit that aims to reduce gun violence and improve life in North Omaha, said that since he started the organization 15 years ago, he’s seen significant improvement in the willingness of police and community members to work together — something both Barney and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer say has made a difference.
Three teens accused in an October drive-by shooting that killed a 16-year-old and seriously injured five other people will stand trial on first-degree murder and assault charges.
A former Omaha Police Department officer charged in a federal public corruption investigation pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and faces up to 30 months in federal prison.
Former Omaha City Councilman Vincent “Vinny” Palermo was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison Tuesday as part of a plea agreement, although he'll receive credit for about 9 months served already.
A former Omaha police captain was sentenced in federal court Tuesday to 18 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to defraud multiple police organizations.
Willie Barney, founder of the Empowerment Network, a nonprofit that aims to reduce gun violence and improve life in North Omaha, said that since he started the organization 15 years ago, he’s seen significant improvement in the willingness of police and community members to work together — something both Barney and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer say has made a difference.
