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Omaha, Nebraska

John Magaro, Molly Belle Wright, and Wyatt Solis
KLEENEX ALERT

The Sundance Film Leaving Audiences in Tears

A father stirs his sleeping kids in the dead of morning for an impromptu road trip. But the sense of adventure is marred by its tragic purpose.

Nick Schager

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‘I CHOSE TO FIGHT’

Ex-Senator Says She Fought Off Groper While Out for a Run

McSally said she was groped as she ran along a trail tracing the Missouri River.

Josh Fiallo

A mugshot of Ryan Williams, 62, who has been arrested and charged with child abuse by neglect resulting in death for allegedly leaving 1-year-old Ra’Miyah Worthington in a hot van that he was driving.
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY

Man Arrested After Infant Dies in Hot Nebraska Daycare Van

Ryan Williams, 62, faces charges of child abuse by neglect resulting in death.

Isabella Ramirez

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CORNHUCKSTER

‘Al Capone of South Omaha’ Is in Jail—and on City Council

Vinny Palermo was removed from his leadership role after a corruption indictment, but he retains his seat.

Michael Daly

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PURE CHAOS

How an Active Shooter Drill Became a Real-Life Nightmare

Blank rounds and fake blood were part of the elaborate drill that sent workers running for their lives—and ended with a Nebraska man’s arrest.

Josh Fiallo

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PERVERTED

Ex-Nebraska Senator Escapes Charges for Secret Pics of Aide

The former aide said she found the photos of herself—many that included close-ups of body parts—on his computer.

Alan Halaly

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‘HERE YOU GO’

Omaha Mom Arrested After Giving Birth on Freezing Sidewalk

Trinity Shakespeare was found a block away from the site, where bystanders had covered up the newborn in 15-degree weather.

AJ McDougall

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BRUTAL

Teen Stabs 61-Year-Old a Dozen Times on Halloween: Cops

Police discovered Jolene Harshbarger’s body with stab wounds that went clear through her hands.

Blake Montgomery

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‘healthy kid’

HS Football Player Dies After Collapsing at Practice in Heat

Drake Geiger and his team were practicing in 91-degree heat before he collapsed.

Lawrence Ukenye

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MASK UP

Omaha Man Attacks Aldi Shopper for Wearing a Mask: Police

The unmasked attacker allegedly ran up and spit on the shopper before firing a BB gun and saying, “You’re on the other team.”

Corbin Bolies

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‘DISGUSTING’

Omaha Mayor Rips ‘Pig Roast’ Outside Police Union Hall

The protesters had left behind severed pig heads wearing police hats.

Tracy Connor

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