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Teen arrested after pre-class shooting injures student at Omaha Burke High
crime9 days ago

Teen arrested after pre-class shooting injures student at Omaha Burke High

A 17-year-old student was arrested and a peer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening arm injuries following a shooting outside Omaha Burke High School on September 30, 2026. Omaha Police described the incident as an isolated altercation between two juveniles that occurred in the parking lot near the baseball fields around 7:30 a.m. The suspect was identified via a witness photo and detained inside the school, while the victim surrendered the firearm to authorities. The school entered a secure status for approximately 45 minutes but remained safe, with classes continuing throughout the day.

via KETV|
#crime#douglas-county#juvenile-crime
Two killed in Douglas County crash after stop-sign violation
local26 days ago

Two killed in Douglas County crash after stop-sign violation

Two people died in a Douglas County crash Saturday morning when a sedan ran a stop sign at 204th and Bennington and was struck by a southbound semi. Caitlyn Colter, 25, of Blair, Nebraska, died at the scene, and Cameron Colter, 20, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died later at the hospital. Roads were closed on 204th Street and N. 204th Street between Rainwood Road and Highway 36 while investigators determine the cause.

via WOWT|
#crash#douglas-county#fatalities
crime-blotter1 month ago

Kent teen linked to deadly Chelan Hills Fire; charged with arson and manslaughter

An 18-year-old from Kent was arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire near Orondo, which burned about 10,000 acres, damaged homes and injured firefighters; a dead man found in a vehicle has been identified as 69-year-old Robert Lister. Investigators believe the fire may have started with fireworks. The suspect faces first-degree manslaughter, first-degree arson, first-degree malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault and has been booked into the Chelan County Regional Justice Center; the investigation includes a reward totaling $30,000 for information.

via MyNorthwest.com|
#arson#chelan-hills-fire#crime-blotter
Colorado hantavirus death in Douglas County not linked to cruise-ship outbreak
health4 months ago

Colorado hantavirus death in Douglas County not linked to cruise-ship outbreak

A Douglas County adult died from hantavirus; state health officials say the case is not connected to the MV Hondius cruise-ship outbreak. The local case involves the Sin Nombre strain, a rodent-borne hantavirus, while the cruise-ship outbreak involves Andes virus, which can spread between people. Preliminary evidence points to local rodent exposure and the risk to the public remains low; dashboards from state and federal health agencies track hantavirus cases.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#andes-virus#colorado#douglas-county
Denver-area blackout leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark
colorado-news8 months ago

Denver-area blackout leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark

A Sunday-wide power outage hit the Denver area, leaving more than 180,000 customers without power across Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Adams counties; Core Electric Cooperative and Xcel Energy reported large outages and crews were working to determine the cause, with restoration times not yet known. A separate outage at Denver International Airport disrupted trains as crews restore service.

via The Denver Post|
#arapahoe-county#colorado-news#denver-area
Castle Rock Bus Driver Apologizes for Abandoning 40 Kids at Wrong Stop
local-news1 year ago

Castle Rock Bus Driver Apologizes for Abandoning 40 Kids at Wrong Stop

A Castle Rock school bus driver, Irving Johnson, is under scrutiny after allegedly leaving 40 students at a busy intersection, though he claims the students exited voluntarily. Johnson, a relief driver unfamiliar with the route, faced challenges with unruly students and a malfunctioning navigation tablet. The Douglas County School District has since terminated his employment, and an investigation by the Castle Rock Police Department is ongoing, with video footage currently unavailable.

via The Denver Post|
#bus-driver#castle-rock#douglas-county
"Married Substitute Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct with Student"
crime2 years ago

"Married Substitute Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct with Student"

Douglas County deputies arrested a 45-year-old substitute teacher, Erin Ward, for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old student. The incident occurred in a parked car, and both individuals were later found and taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Ward faces one count of felony sexual abuse by a school employee, and Omaha Public Schools emphasized the safety and well-being of their students, offering support for those affected and urging anyone with concerns to contact the appropriate authorities.

via KETV Omaha|
#crime#douglas-county#minor
"Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Investigation in Highlands Ranch"
crime2 years ago

"Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Investigation in Highlands Ranch"

One person was arrested after Douglas County deputies responded to a report of shots fired in Highlands Ranch, leading them to discover a body. The incident, possibly related to a family disturbance, is under investigation, and the cause and manner of death have not been released. The identity of the deceased and the person in custody have not been disclosed at this time, with charges pending.

via Denver 7 Colorado News|
#arrest#body-found#crime
"Public Health Emergency Declared in Douglas County After Tuberculosis Outbreak at Omaha YMCA"
health2 years ago

"Public Health Emergency Declared in Douglas County After Tuberculosis Outbreak at Omaha YMCA"

The Douglas County Health Department in Nebraska has declared a public health emergency after more than 550 people were potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at a YMCA child care service between May and October. One case of TB has been confirmed, and officials are working to determine if there are additional cases. Children are at high risk of negative outcomes related to TB, and the health department is conducting clinics for testing and providing protective antibiotics to eligible children. TB is treatable, and symptoms include a persistent cough, chest pain, weight loss, and fever.

via WOWT|
#douglas-county#health#potential-exposures
"Tuberculosis Outbreak at Omaha Childcare Center Prompts Public Health Emergency Declaration"
health2 years ago

"Tuberculosis Outbreak at Omaha Childcare Center Prompts Public Health Emergency Declaration"

Over 500 children and staff members at a drop-in child care center in the Omaha area may have been exposed to tuberculosis after a case of active tuberculosis was confirmed. The Douglas County Health Department is conducting a complex multi-agency response to prevent additional cases and quickly identify and treat those affected. Young children are at increased risk of severe disease, so preventive treatment with antibiotics will be provided to children aged 4 and younger who were exposed between August 21 and October 30. The investigation is being called the largest tuberculosis investigation in the Midwest.

via Omaha World-Herald|
#child-care-center#douglas-county#health
Tuberculosis Outbreak Sparks Health Emergency in Douglas County
health2 years ago

Tuberculosis Outbreak Sparks Health Emergency in Douglas County

The Douglas County Health Department in Nebraska is preparing to declare a health emergency after confirming a case of tuberculosis (TB) linked to a YMCA daycare. Officials are investigating potential exposures and notifying parents of children who may have had close contact with the patient. Testing clinics will be offered for children aged 4 and younger who may have been exposed, and the health department will hold clinics for children who may have been exposed between late May and August. TB is treatable, and cases are relatively rare, but symptoms include a persistent cough, chest pain, weight loss, and fever.

via WOWT|
#douglas-county#health#health-emergency