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From Shots Fired To Drunken Drivers, Police See Busy Night

Local law enforcement usher in the new year with work as Omaha police spend much of New Year's Eve responding to calls ranging from drunken drivers to shots fired.

Published: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 11:06:41 CST

Omaha Police Face Unruly New Year's Eve Crowd

Omaha police face an unruly crowd while trying to disperse an after-hours party at a south Omaha club, with a few partygoers resisting arrest and vandalizing a cruiser.

Published: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 11:10:36 CST

Volunteer Firefighter: Somebody's Got To Do It

Bennington firefighters battle a major blaze Thursday evening that destroys much of a home and leaves their gear frozen.

Published: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:56:01 CST

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Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:10:01 CST

The World Welcomes A New Decade

From New Zealand to London and then to New York City, the world has not only entered in a new year but a new decade. Here are the sights and sounds from New Year's 2010.

Published: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 07:01:47 CST

Uncut Video: Ball Drops In Times Square

The crystal ball has dropped and confetti has showered the crowd of hundreds of thousands of revelers in Times Square who are greeting 2010 with cheers.

Published: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 07:00:58 CST

Forecast: New Year Ushers In Same Cold Temps

Chuck says the temperatures drop farther for Saturday.

Published: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 08:35:59 CST

Man Robs Omaha Hotel At Gunpoint

Omaha police say a man walked into a hotel Thursday night, pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money.

Published: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:45:57 CST

Snow Piles Lead To Crash, Woman Wants City To Pay

The tall piles of snow at intersections following last weekÂ’s storm have created hazardous driving conditions in Omaha. Now a woman wants the city to foot the bill for the damage her car suffered after being involved in a crash.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:16:27 CST

Man Locks Robbery Suspect In His Home

Police said an Omaha man locked a robbery suspect in his house while three others got away.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:42:29 CST

470 Lbs. Of Pot Ruled Admissible In Court

A federal appeals court said prosecutors can use 470 pounds of marijuana as evidence because the Nebraska traffic stop that led to the drug's seizure was valid.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:36:50 CST

Lincoln Brothers Accused Of Home Burglaries

Police said shoe prints in the snow led to the arrest of three Lincoln brothers.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:18:30 CST

State To Help 3 More Snowbound Iowa Counties

Three Iowa counties have been added to a growing list of snowed-in places that need state crews to help them dig out after last week's storm.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:28:58 CST

Ft. Calhoun Nuke Plant On Line After Maintenance

The Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant north of Omaha has resumed full-power operation after a scheduled shutdown.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:33:56 CST

Mayor: We're Suffering From Cuts In Budget, Personnel

Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle said the city will clear the streets of snow even though itÂ’s put a major pinch on the budget. So far, the city is $1.6 million over its planned snow removal spending.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:17:29 CST

Man Hit By Car In Tavern Parking Lot

Police said a man was injured upon being deliberately hit by a car in the parking lot of a southwest Omaha bar.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:16:01 CST

Woman Chases Armed Intruders With Broom

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:53:04 CST

Huskers Dominate Wildcats In Holiday Bowl's 1st Shutout

Zac Lee threw a 74-yard touchdown pass to Niles Paul in the third quarter to highlight No. 20 Nebraska's 33-0 rout against No. 22 Arizona on a rainy Wednesday night, the first shutout in the 32-year history of the Holiday Bowl.

Published: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:38:39 CST

Thief Rams Snowplow Into Omaha Bar

While many plows were out moving snow this week, one was being used to break into an Omaha bar.

Published: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:56:01 CST