Crime in Omaha
Crime in Omaha, Nebraska has varied widely, ranging from the city's early years as a frontier town with typically widespread gambling and prostitution, to civic expectation of higher standards as the city grew, and contemporary concerns about violent crimes related to gangs and dysfunctions of persistent unemployment, poverty and lack of education among some residents.
Kelly: Sisters' savior dies before 3 reunite - Omaha World-Herald
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Kelly: Sisters' savior dies before 3 reunite Omaha World-Herald By Michael Kelly In a hideous Omaha crime 25 years ago, a man used a razor-edge utility knife to slash at the throats of sisters ages 2 and 3. An adult relative of the girls, Willie Smith, was badly knifed while stepping in to help the girls' mother ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
Police: No hunt for 'outside' killer of mom, son - KTVL
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Police: No hunt for 'outside' killer of mom, son KTVL By MARGERY A. BECK AP OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Authorities investigating the deaths of a Nebraska woman and her 10-year-old son say they are not looking for an "outside" killer or at-large suspect. Council Bluffs, Iowa, Police Sgt. Dave Dawson says ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
Districts offer models for OPS to battle achievement gaps - Omaha World-Herald
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Districts offer models for OPS to battle achievement gaps Omaha World-Herald Improving OPS achievement would raise the life prospects for Omaha's most disadvantaged children. It would reduce the strain of poverty and crime on taxpayer resources and help more of its students enter adulthood better prepared for jobs and college. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
Robber gets 16-22 years - Columbus Telegram
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Robber gets 16-22 years Columbus Telegram Defendant Maurice Brooks, 18, of Omaha, was sentenced to four to five years in prison for aiding and abetting robbery in connection with the holdup binge. The final defendant, Dustin Martin, 17, of Columbus, is set to be sentenced later this month. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
Time Capsule: Lifeguard shortage - Omaha World-Herald
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Time Capsule: Lifeguard shortage Omaha World-Herald 1975: Top officials of the Omaha School District reacted with expected criticism of the Legislature's action that would require school board members to be elected by district. The Legislature overrode, on a 30-16 vote, Gov. JJ Exon's veto, setting the ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
Cubs subsidy foul or fair? Depends on your angle - Chicago Tribune
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Cubs subsidy foul or fair? Depends on your angle Chicago Tribune Joe Ricketts, the billionaire founder of TD Ameritrade, made it clear to an Omaha audience in 2010 that the purchase of the Cubs from Chicago Tribune parent Tribune Co. involved his money, and he insisted that son Tom manage it as a full-time job. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
A look at this fall's new shows - Omaha World-Herald
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A look at this fall's new shows Omaha World-Herald “Elementary” (Tuesdays) — Another crime drama for the network, with Jonny Lee Miller playing Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu his assistant Watson. The alphabet network is enjoying several No. 1 series: No. 1 comedy (“Modern Family”), No. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
Cass County Jail report: May 1-15 - Longview News-Journal
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Cass County Jail report: May 1-15 Longview News-Journal Clarence Charles Armstrong, 28, of Atlanta, criminal mischief greater than or equal to $500 but less than $1500. - Michael Scott Baughman, 21, of Bloomburg, sexual assault of a child. - Megan Jolie Benitez, 29, of Nederland, driving while intoxicated ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
Omaha police recruit class delayed - Omaha World-Herald
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Omaha police recruit class delayed Omaha World-Herald By Juan Perez Jr. An anticipated boost of manpower for the Omaha Police Department likely won't come until next year. Training for a new class of more than two dozen officers won't begin until August, city officials said Friday. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
Nebraska court: Woman must testify in rape case - Omaha World-Herald
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Nebraska court: Woman must testify in rape case Omaha World-Herald By MARGERY A. BECK « National AP OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A woman can be sent to jail for refusing to testify against the man she has accused of sexual assault, the Nebraska Supreme Court said Friday, although it suggested that might not be the best way to ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:52:47 PM
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