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Ex-Millard South counselor says she was forced to resign because she's gay

A lawsuit by the 37-year-old says she was forced to resign "only because she was viewed by (district officials) as non-typical and engaged in a life relationship with another female."

 

A gateway to Asia: The Henry Doorly Zoo's newest exhibit opens today

The Asian Highlands, an 8-acre, $22 million project, is an immersion exhibit that mimics habitats found in the Himalayan Mountains, northern Indian grasslands and northeastern Chinese boreal forests.

 

Bellevue woman who left 2 dogs in hot car for hours will spend a year in jail

Ashley Alberts-Roach, 38, could have been sentenced to up to two years on each count.

 

Former youth pastor sentenced in connection with sexual assault of 15-year-old girl

A former Omaha youth pastor was sentenced Wednesday to 10 to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of attempted first-degree sexual assault.

 

Section of South 42nd Street restricted for 6 weeks

West Maple Road between North 120th and North 129th Streets has various lane restrictions for two days for island repair.

 

Urban foxes: Reports spike as researchers trap, study the sly animals

He carries with him rancid chicken necks, a bottle of fox urine and a jar of gland lure, so it’s best to stay upwind of Kyle Dougherty when he’s making his rounds.

 

Sunshine and temperatures near 90 expected to stick around

The National Weather Service office in Valley said Thursday night will bring a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

 

2 men with gunshot wounds walk into Omaha hospital

Douglas County 911 dispatchers said the men entered Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.

 

New DMV driver licensing center opens in Bellevue

The recent opening of the consolidated DMV office at 4502 Maass Road follows the closure of offices at 50th and F and the Sarpy County Courthouse. It’s one of three new offices planned in the area as part of a…

 

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