Emerson Clarridge, Omaha World-Herald

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Omaha police arrest man after woman is found dead in bathtub

Authorities were called to 5309 N. 39th Circle at 11:19 a.m. on a report of a possible cutting and found the body of a 57-year-old woman. → Read More

After delay, Holiday Lights Festival ceremony gets downtown Omaha shining bright

Forty-eight hours after they were supposed to, the trees that dot the city’s blocks-long downtown park, the Gene Leahy Mall, brightened at once Saturday night. → Read More

New charges filed against woman bitten by tiger at Omaha zoo

One of the charges, criminal mischief, suggests that the prosecutor believes Jacqueline Eide, 33, caused between $1,500 and $5,000 in damage to property of the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, early on Nov 1. → Read More

After Friday's light dusting of snow, metro should be dry on Saturday

Between a trace and ½ inch of snow fell over most of the city — the low end of the forecast range that had called for as many as 3 inches. → Read More

Man shot in backyard of northeast Omaha house

A man in the backyard of a northeast Omaha house was shot late Sunday, police said. → Read More

Dodge County man killed his daughter's ex-boyfriend, authorities say

The man was booked into jail on suspicion of manslaughter and use of a weapon to commit a felony. → Read More

Omaha man arrested on suspicion of killing woman in her home

Matthew J. Kidder, 27, is accused of killing Jessica Nelson in her northwest Omaha house. → Read More

Man charged as accessory in January double homicide now faces 2 first-degree murder counts in 2014 slayings

Akeem Jones, charged last week as an accessory in a double homicide, will face charges in a second double homicide, Omaha police said Thursday. → Read More

Omaha police identify victim in early morning fatal shooting

Police were called to the area around North 24th and Sprague Streets about 2:15 a.m. Friday. → Read More

Omaha plumbing company is fined $25,000 for falsifying payroll

V & V Construction Inc., which does business as Vincentini Plumbing, misled federal authorities in 2010 and 2011 as it worked on subcontracts for two building projects for the Council Bluffs Community School District, the company acknowledged in a plea agreement document. → Read More

Man found dead inside home in Dundee neighborhood

Police were called to 5117 Capitol Ave. about 5:30 p.m. by a friend of the victim and found the man dead inside, said Officer James Shade, a police spokesman. → Read More

Man who died after wreck at 39th, Y Streets left 109-foot acceleration mark behind

Zachary F. Henson of Omaha died Thursday when he sped from a southeast Omaha house in a pickup truck, zipped around a stopped vehicle and into the path of a sedan, police said. → Read More

Lincoln felon who was released early charged 3 times in 1 month

Jordan R. Lybarger, 25, is one of three felons who are serving as test cases that state attorneys filed to see if a judge will return them and dozens of other would-be inmates to prison. → Read More

4 shot in southwest Omaha; 1 person critically injured

The shootings, which occurred late Thursday, increased to 13 the number of victims who have been felled by gunfire in the city this week. → Read More

Mom, grandma lied about shooting of Council Bluffs 4-year-old, police say

An 8-year-old boy shot his 4-year-old brother in their Council Bluffs kitchen three weeks ago after he found a gun in a drawer as he searched for markers, according to a summary of the police investigation. → Read More

Man, 41, shot in house where woman was grazed by bullet in 2013

The man was shot about 10:45 p.m. near 41st and Ohio Streets, authorities said. → Read More

Photos, video: Christmas at Union Station dazzles Omahans with mighty blue spruce

It appeared that nearly everyone in the crowd gathered Friday night wanted to remember the moment in photographs. → Read More

Police ID 3 men critically injured in shooting outside southwest Omaha bar

Donte Rice, Donald Moore and Cameron Harris were shot around 1 a.m. between the front doors of Rehab Lounge and its parking lot, police said. → Read More

Police say man in custody is linked to two slayings near 45th, Grand

Omaha police have arrested a man who they allege is connected to a double homicide in the city in early November. → Read More

3 critically injured in shooting near southwest Omaha bar

The men were shot about 1 a.m. between the front doors of Rehab Lounge and its parking lot, police said. → Read More