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Emergency crews respond to crash in southwest Lancaster County

First responders are on the scene of a crash at SW 56th Street and West Old Cheney Road.

Omaha Garage Fire Under Investigation

Blaze causes $90,000 in damage, no injuries reported

Man Arrested After Fleeing Lincoln Police With 3 Children in Car

Authorities say the suspect led them on a chase before transferring to another vehicle with the children.

Two Lincoln Police Officers Injured in Disturbance

The officers were responding to a physical altercation when they were hurt.

Omaha Police Eliminate Polygraph Test for New Recruits

Department cites internal evaluations and national hiring practice review as reasons for change.

Two Separate Accidents Reported in Holt County, Nebraska

The Holt County Sheriff's Department responded to two accidents on February 24, 2026 near O'Neill.

Neighboring County Sheriffs Are Ponca Brothers

Tim and Tom Decker serve as sheriffs in Dakota and Dixon counties in Nebraska

Bellevue Police Cleared in Man's Death During Arrest

Grand jury finds no wrongdoing by officers in 2025 incident.

Fremont Police Investigate Vague Threats

Increased police presence in area as precaution while gathering more information.

Overnight Police Chase Ends in Crash, Rekindled Fire

FedEx also sues US government over tariffs in separate incident

Man Arrested in Grand Island School Altercation, Charges Pending

Hall County Attorney reviewing evidence before filing charges against Michael A. Brown

Two Killed in Nebraska Highway 83 Crash

State Patrol identifies victims of fatal collision

People Who Shape Pierce: The Police Department

A look at the key figures leading the local police force

Hastings Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants

Chase Boutin apprehended in Grand Island on charges from Douglas and Clay counties.

One Taken Into Custody After Fleeing Traffic Stop in Omaha

Omaha police apprehended a suspect who fled from a traffic stop and ran into a nearby apartment building.

Man Arrested After Multi-County Aerial Pursuit in Nebraska

The chase spanned over an hour and multiple counties before deputies used stop sticks to end it.

Omaha Man Arrested After Drunk Driving Crash Injures Another Driver

Police say the 31-year-old driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle, sending the other driver to the hospital with serious injuries.

Former Seward County deputy found not guilty of manslaughter

Jury exonerates Anthony Gann in 2023 killing of Hastings man during high-speed chase

Driver Arrested After Crash in South Omaha

Police say the driver fled a traffic stop before crashing into parked vehicles.

LPD Searching for Armed Suspect in Lincoln

Police presence reported in central neighborhood on Friday