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Nebraska Floods: Historic Rain Causes 80 Rescues in Omaha, Record Creek Levels in Lincoln
weather7 days ago

Nebraska Floods: Historic Rain Causes 80 Rescues in Omaha, Record Creek Levels in Lincoln

A second wave of historic rainfall in Nebraska, following the remnants of Hurricane Polo, triggered severe flooding in Omaha and Lincoln on October 2. Omaha experienced over 80 water rescues in three hours, with water depths reaching 8 feet in some areas. Lincoln recorded new all-time high water levels for its creeks. The event caused significant infrastructure damage, including road closures, power outages, and extensive property loss for residents.

via Nebraska Public Media|
#hurricane-polo#infrastructure-damage#lincoln
Record Rainfall Triggers 100-Year Flood Event in Nebraska
disaster8 days ago

Record Rainfall Triggers 100-Year Flood Event in Nebraska

Remnants of Hurricane Polo caused historic flooding across Nebraska on September 30, 2026. Omaha experienced a 100-year flood event with water depths reaching 8 feet, leading to dozens of rescues. Lincoln set an all-time daily rainfall record of 6.15 inches. Major road closures and power outages disrupted the region, though conditions are expected to improve as waters recede.

via WOWT|
#disaster#flooding#hurricane-polo
Suspect arrested after shooting outside Omaha's Burke High School
crime9 days ago

Suspect arrested after shooting outside Omaha's Burke High School

A 17-year-old student was shot outside Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday morning. Police arrested a second 17-year-old suspect at the scene. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening arm injury and was transported to a local hospital. The incident was described as an isolated altercation between two students, and the school returned to normal operations after a brief secure status.

via KETV|
#burke-high-school#crime#nebraska
Felony-warrant suspect dies by self-inflicted gunshot after Omaha barricade
local1 month ago

Felony-warrant suspect dies by self-inflicted gunshot after Omaha barricade

An Omaha man with felony warrants forced a homeowner out of a west Omaha residence at gunpoint, prompting a three-hour barricade. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot inside the home, the homeowner escaped unharmed, and investigators from OPD, the Nebraska State Patrol and Papillion Police are treating the case as an in-custody death as they continue probing the incident.

via KETV|
#barricade#local#omaha
West Omaha standoff ends with suspect's self-inflicted death
crime1 month ago

West Omaha standoff ends with suspect's self-inflicted death

A West Omaha standoff near 145th and Shirley ended with the death of Daniel Read, 44, who fled police, forced entry into a nearby home and was involved in hours of negotiations with a SWAT team. Read died of a self-inflicted gunshot inside the residence; a woman inside escaped unharmed. Police fired no shots, and the investigation remains open with the case heading to a grand jury.

via wowt.com|
#crime#felony-warrant#grand-jury
Omaha identifies suspect in six-hour barricade tied to Von Maur incident
local1 month ago

Omaha identifies suspect in six-hour barricade tied to Von Maur incident

Omaha police identified 40-year-old Raynard Bass as the suspect in a six-hour barricade that began with a Von Maur shoplifting call; after fleeing, Bass hid in a north Omaha home, prompting a shelter-in-place in the neighborhood. SWAT and Crisis Negotiators secured the scene, and K-9 Kano located Bass in a wall; the dog was treated and survived after CPR. Bass was taken into custody with a taser after resisting, and he faces multiple charges including a felony domestic violence warrant, shoplifting and weapons offenses, while residents were unharmed and the investigation continues.

via KETV|
#barricade#k9#local
Omaha shelter-in-place as armed suspect barricades in home following mall pursuit
local1 month ago

Omaha shelter-in-place as armed suspect barricades in home following mall pursuit

Omaha police issued a shelter-in-place order as a barricaded, armed suspect fled from a mall incident and took cover in a home near 38th Street and Browne Avenue after a pursuit that included helicopter tracking; two people were seen leaving the residence, and negotiators are attempting a peaceful resolution while area residents are urged to avoid the vicinity.

via KETV|
#armed-suspect#barricade#local
Omaha Road-Rage Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized, Suspect in Custody
crime2 months ago

Omaha Road-Rage Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized, Suspect in Custody

Omaha police investigated a shooting reported in traffic near 90th Street and West Center Road, initially described as a road-rage incident. One person was taken to the hospital in serious condition, and another person is in custody. West Center Road was blocked for about two hours with eastbound detours. Investigators are asking for tips from the public via Crimestoppers or the P3 Tips app.

via WOWT|
#crime#omaha#police
Omaha woman dies in fiery I-80 crash involving three trucks
local2 months ago

Omaha woman dies in fiery I-80 crash involving three trucks

A 62-year-old woman driving a Chevrolet Equinox died after a fiery crash on Interstate 80 near 102nd Street in Omaha when a Kenworth semi changing lanes struck the Equinox, sending it into a concrete barrier where it was hit by a second semi; the Equinox caught fire and she died at CUMC-Bergan Mercy Hospital. The interstate reopened around 3 a.m. as investigators continued to review the sequence of events.

via WOWT|
#fatality#interstate-80#local
Omaha recalibrates West Center Road signals after fatal DUI crash that killed two children
local2 months ago

Omaha recalibrates West Center Road signals after fatal DUI crash that killed two children

Omaha Public Works changed the signal timing at the 114th Street and West Center Road intersection after a July crash killed two children, making left turns on West Center Road fully protected and removing a flashing yellow left-turn signal; officials will monitor and adjust timing as needed. The crash involved a Subaru turning into an eastbound Chevrolet Malibu, killing 10-year-old Prestin Strassenburg and 5-year-old Zaiden Strassenburg. Driver Tanner Hunt faces two counts of motor vehicle homicide while driving under the influence, having been traveling about 98 mph with a BAC of 0.095. A memorial has been set up at the intersection, and officials urge slower driving and avoiding alcohol.

via KETV|
#fatal-crash#local#omaha
Omaha crash leaves two siblings dead in suspected DUI incident
local2 months ago

Omaha crash leaves two siblings dead in suspected DUI incident

Omaha police identified 10-year-old Prestin Strassenburg and 5-year-old Zaiden Strassenburg as the victims of a Thursday crash near 114th Street and West Center Road, linked to a suspected drunk driver. Prosecutors say Tanner Hunt was driving about 98 mph just before impact and had a blood alcohol level of .095; the Subaru involved was ripped in half. Hunt faces multiple charges as the investigation continues.

via KETV|
#child-fatalities#dui-crash#hunt