Alex McLoon
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Omaha, NE, United States
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Police patrolling for drunk drivers during St. Patrick's Day parade
'We had 45 fatalities last year, 172 serious accidents that were responded to by my unit. A large number of those were related to alcohol abuse,' Lt. Allen Straub said. → Read More
Amazon facility expected to speed deliveries, grow Sarpy County
Hundreds have started working at Amazon's fulfillment center. Sarpy County developers wait for more to be hired. → Read More
Gov. Pillen puts rail inspector responsibility on state agency
Nebraska’s governor and state agency are deadlocked over who should pay to hire rail inspectors. → Read More
State lawmakers work to bring billions to North and South Omaha
State senators from Omaha are working to appropriate money part of the Economic Recovery Act. → Read More
Lawmakers consider 2-person crew requirement on Nebraska trains
Nebraska railroad workers want an extra set of eyes on board. Union Pacific says technology helps. → Read More
Plattsmouth breaks ground on new wastewater treatment plant
Plattsmouth breaks ground on new wastewater facility Friday. → Read More
Nebraska lawmakers hold hearing on student restraint bill
Parents and child advocates said the proposed student restraint bill puts the most vulnerable kids at risk. → Read More
Omaha drivers damaged by potholes are spending thousands
City of Omaha says crews are patching potholes, working weekends as well. → Read More
Douglas County officials on juvenile justice reform
Douglas County opening Juvenile Justice Center downtown in July. → Read More
Douglas County address guns bottlenecking juvenile justice system
The new juvenile justice center opens in June. Officials are trying to find a way to process kids with gun offenses. → Read More
Omaha pharmacists discuss providing over-the-counter Narcan
Experts support over-the-counter naloxone, but Kohll's expects the cost will be a barrier. → Read More
Omaha firefighter spends time and money mentoring diverse recruits
Last month, before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city recognized Gentry with the Living the Dream award for his effort toward achieving diversity. → Read More
Auto shops service more cars than usual after snow storms
Service manager recommends checking your tire tread ahead of next winter storm. → Read More
Omaha streetcar design, planning continues
Streetcar officials are meeting with car manufacturers this week. Property owners along the route should expect to be contacted by streetcar officials. → Read More
Opposition outnumbers support for 'Suicide Protection Order Act'
State Sen. Jane Raybould introduced LB482. She says it would safeguard people with mental illnesses from hurting themselves and others with guns. → Read More
OPD recruiting after police incidents, pandemic
OPD recruiting to maintain allocated strength of 906 officers on the streets and behind the scenes. A lieutenant says they're at 838 officers. → Read More
Nebraska Legislature hearing for bill aimed at transgender youth
The bill would ban medical professionals from providing certain gender-affirming care for Nebraskans under 19 years old. → Read More
Homeowners opposing OPPD project clearing trees
OPPD plans to upgrade old transmission lines in Omaha — homeowners fear they'll lose hundreds of trees. → Read More
Nebraska education officials discuss teacher retention bills with lawmakers
Officials from Omaha Public Schools, Millard Public Schools and statewide entities explained the pros and cons of teacher retention bills to lawmakers Monday. → Read More
Educators, lawmakers discuss teacher retention bills
State senators are scheduled to hear testimony on the bills Monday. → Read More