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Police issue warrant for Omaha man they say fled from crash in which 2-year-old was fatally injured

Davionne Collier has been charged in the warrant with leaving the scene of an injury accident resulting in death, willful reckless driving and driving under suspension.

 

'Quick-witted' Dave Phipps, former Douglas County election commissioner, dies at 44

Douglas County sheriff’s deputies found the 44-year-old Phipps dead inside his house in western Douglas County. He had been dead for some time.

 

Near-record heat possible today in Omaha before a chance of storms

Large hail and damaging winds could also accompany the storms.

 

County bridge on Martell Road closed

Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman has closed Bridge R-210 on Martell Road between South 110th Street and South 120th Street because it is dangerous.

 

Watch: 7-year-old puts on one-boy concert to show appreciation to officers

Police Chief Bob Lausten said Matthew, who has been taking lessons for about three years, nailed it.

 

Give to Lincoln Day raises nearly $1M in donations in first 8 hours

A wave of donors kick-started the annual Give to Lincoln Day fundraiser Thursday, giving close to $1 million in the 24-hour campaign's first eight hours.

 

Crews return to vacant house in northeast Omaha after fire rekindles

The blaze at the empty house near 28th and Manderson Streets was reported around 1 a.m.

 

Forecast: Dry, warm today and Friday; chance of storms Friday night into Saturday

Sunday in the Omaha area is forecast to be sunny with a high in the lower to mid-80s.

 

Kelly: Omaha zoo's Lee Simmons tells tales of mistakes and triumphs

Omaha’s king of the jungle has recorded for posterity his lifetime of “zoo memories and animal stories.”

 

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