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Inmate Flees During Funeral Leave
Last Updated: 6:21 PM 03/19/10
An inmate from the Douglas County jail is on the loose, but it's not because of a jailbreak. Kentrell Amerson, 21, was awaiting sentencing for car theft conviction, but allowed funeral leave Friday.

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Cancer Research Charity Questioned
Last Updated: 5:42 PM 03/19/10
Mary Smith had good reason to take a close look at sales pitch for donations to cancer research.

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No Shortage of Opinions on Health Care Bill
Last Updated: 6:21 PM 03/19/10
As lawmakers prepare to vote on a health care bill in on Capitol Hill this weekend, there is no shortage of opinions from constituents back here at home.

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One Dead In Late Morning Crash
Last Updated: 3:25 PM 03/19/10
One person was killed in a two vehicle crash late Friday morning in Northwest Omaha.

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Murder Case Dismissed; Witness Never Showed
Last Updated: 2:22 PM 03/19/10
A key witness failed to show up Friday morning and murder charges were dismissed against Cary McCarty.

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18-Year-Old Arrested For Arson
Last Updated: 5:08 PM 03/19/10
An 18-year-old Omaha man is under arrest for allegedly using Molotov cocktails to set fire to a garage in South Omaha.

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Mom Parties, Children Left Home Alone
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Last Updated: 5:06 PM 03/19/10 - Three young girls were taken from their home after they were left alone while their mother was allegedly out partying. (Full Story)
Update: Closing Arguments Begin in CSI Trial
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Last Updated: 2:38 PM 03/19/10 - The defense has rested in the trial of a crime-scene investigator accused of tampering with evidence in a double-murder case. (Full Story)
Douglas County Health Receives $5.7-Million Wellness Grant
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The Douglas County Health Department will receive $5.7 million dollars to help fight obesity and other related diseases. (Full Story)
Two Arrested For Stealing Car Stereo
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Last Updated: 10:51 AM 03/19/10 - Two men were arrested after police say they caught them removing a car stereo. (Full Story)
Conviction Upheld For Man Who Set Wife On Fire
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Last Updated: 10:40 AM 03/19/10 - The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man who was convicted of killing his estranged wife in 1997 by setting her aflame. (Full Story)
Eight Hours, Eight Injured by Gunfire
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Last Updated: 6:43 PM 03/18/10 - Five shootings in just eight hours injured eight people, according to Omaha police. And some community leaders worry this particular streak of violence may not be over. (Full Story)
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