UNO Launches a Violence Prevention Program
Alegent Creighton Health and Omaha's Women’s Center for Advancement are bringing a community-based violence intervention program to UNO.
View ArticleWinter Weather Calls for Driver Preparation
The time to prepare for winter driving is now, before the first flakes hit the ground.
View ArticleIowa lawmakers discuss tougher penalties on texting while driving
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Senate lawmakers are considering a bill that toughens Iowa's restrictions against texting while driving.
View ArticleUNMC study examines number of fatalities caused by distracted driving
A new study by UNMC shows the number of pedestrians and bicyclists killed in collisions with distracted drivers increased from 2005 to 2010.
View ArticleRenewed push made for Neb. texting, seat belt law
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Highway traffic safety is getting a lot of attention from the State legislature, where lawmakers are hearing fresh calls to crack down on texting and driving.
View ArticleIowa panel OKs stricter texting while driving bill
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) —State legislators are closing in on a bill that would place further restrictions on texting and driving.
View ArticleEconomic development, public safety dominate State of the City
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert says new projects and opportunities will bring economic development to the city.
View ArticleNew security measures in place for city council, county board meetings
Anyone attending an Omaha City Council or Douglas County Board meeting will notice new security measures in place.
View ArticleSecurity workers find loaded gun at Omaha airport
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Transportation Security Administration employees discovered a loaded handgun at a security checkpoint in an Omaha airport this week.
View ArticleText to 911 service coming to Douglas County next month
Douglas County residents will have another option to contact 911 starting in January, but officials caution it should only be used in certain situations.
View Article
