Taleisha Newbill
Digital Producer
Omaha, NE
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Taleisha Newbill is a Digital Producer for WOWT 6 News. Joined in December 2020.
On Tuesday, Omaha Police booked a man for vehicle homicide of the fatal car crash on 24th & Lake on Jan. 11.
Mayor Jean Stothert said during her news conference Tuesday afternoon that FCC Environmental remains a day behind in trash and recycling pick-up for the city.
On Sunday, the Public Works Department and Environmental Quality Division announced trash collection to be delayed for one day due to Monday’s expected winter storm.
For the upcoming winter storm that is expected Monday morning, the Nebraska State Patrol and the Nebraska Department of Transportation are warning drivers to prepare if they have to travel. But if you don’t have to travel, don’t.
On Sunday, the director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services announced that four staff members tested positive for coronavirus.
On Sunday, the Iowa Department of Corrections reports an inmate missing from Fort Des Moines Residential Correctional Facility.
A crash on Thursday, Jan. 21 is under investigation.
On Sunday, the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office identified the two people who died in the crash with a semi Saturday afternoon on I-80.
An inmate’s death at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution is under investigation.
A car crash near 122nd and Military Rd on Saturday morning is under investigation.
On Thursday, Gov. Kim Reynolds made an announcement of the extra assistance through Iowa’s COVID-19 relief fund.
Ralston Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Adler released a letter to families and staff members of the school district on Thursday.
The Omaha Police Officer-Involved Investigations Team is looking into an incident that happened Wednesday evening.
There will be two days of construction this week affecting I-80.
Omaha Police arrested a woman on Saturday in relation to the man who died at Highland Tower.
On Monday, Jan. 18 there will be three road closures throughout North Omaha.
On Sunday morning there was a car on fire in Bellevue and a car crash in Omaha.
Wahoo Police have arrested a 61-year-old woman on Friday after a narcotics investigation.
The Council Bluffs Police have arrested a man accused of a Subway robbery on Friday.
Police are investigating a shooting that happened in South Omaha on Thursday.
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse released a statement after court documents revealed that at the attack on the capitol, members of the mob were aimed “to capture and assassinate elected officials.”
Omaha Police are investigating a shooting that happened in South Omaha on Friday morning.
Friday’s winter storm is causing delays to trash and recycling collections throughout the metro.
From last week, the initial unemployment claims in Iowa have decreased.
The City of Omaha is now able to give emergency rent and utility assistance from federal funds.
Two people have died after a car crash at North 24th and Lake on Monday.
The Durham Museum is offering free admission on Monday, Jan. 18, to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Officers are investigating a West Omaha car crash involving an Omaha Police cruiser that happened early Monday morning.
Omaha Police are investigating a robbery at a Family Dollar on Saturday night.
The La Vista Police are investigating the death of a one-month-old boy.
After the retirement of former City Attorney, Paul Kratz, the position is now open.
The Omaha Police Department wrapped up its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign in January, and in the campaign, they made 75 DUI arrests.
Officials from the North 24th Street Business Improvement District released a statement on Sunday against gun violence after Saturday’s shooting near 24th and Emmet Street.
On Sunday, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services announced that four staff members tested positive for coronavirus.
Omaha Police are investigating a shooting that sent two men to the hospital Saturday night.
Omaha Police have arrested one person for an assault that left a man severely hurt on Saturday morning.
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services announced on Saturday that an inmate from Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L) is missing.
The City of Omaha has put homeowners and businesses on alert to clear sidewalks before Thursday.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday just outside Fremont.
The Public Works Department and Environmental Quality Division announced on Tuesday that trash collections will be suspended because of the weather.
On Monday, the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs announced it is launching a new special license plate design to help pay animal adoption fees for veterans.