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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.

 

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.

 

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.”

 

Council Bluffs riverfront ideas include elevated walkway, rooftop restaurant

Officials shared those concepts on Wednesday during a community meeting on plans to transform the Council Bluffs side of the Missouri River.

 

Only 6 years old, he was ‘an old soul’ and fast friend to others

Noah Benford's parents wish that there was some message they could give other parents about meningitis. But when you’ve done all you can? Maybe it just comes down to holding your children close.

 

Papillion, Gretna leaders consider boundary agreement in ongoing turf war

Papillion and Gretna leaders are again meeting to discuss a potential boundary agreement between the two cities. If the two cities can settle on one, it has the potential to bring a peaceful end to a lawsuit filed by Sarpy…

 

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