Steve Saunders
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Omaha, NE, United States
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Candidates use multiple platforms to reach voters of different generations
Kelsey Leinen, who could be classified as a millennial, turned to Google to research the candidates before casting her early vote Monday. Even for the smaller down-ballot races she uses a search engine. "Googled it at the ballot box," said Leinen. For baby boomer John McHale, it's a little different. "I read the Omaha World Herald each day," he said, "and I look for local endorsements. " It's… → Read More
OPD plans to move chopper unit to Blair
All four of Omaha Police Department's helicopters are stationed at a privately owned airport off 72nd in north Omaha. But that could change soon. Pilot Mike Davis says the chopper unit has hit its max. “A bigger space would allow us to grow and that’s one of the strategic plans with the police department is to grow the unit," said Davis. It's just one reason why OPD wants to move its hangar 6… → Read More
Dog with cancer checks off bucket list with help from community
Even though he looks happy and healthy, Parker's vet says he's got just months to live. The man who took him in asked people to come visit and give Parker a treat or two to cheer him up. "It just escalated from there, really started getting together a bucket list that we talked about," said Joe Huntoon, who took Parker in. "All the fun things a dog would like steaks, ice cream, car rides, walks… → Read More
Officer shot during traffic stop has been released from hospital
UPDATE: Officer Forutne has been released from the hospital. A 'help an officer' call has been given in the area of 30th and Laurel. Officers on scene told media that officers with the gang unit were conducting a traffic stop when one of the officers was shot. He was later identified by Omaha police as Ken Fortune. He has been with the Omaha Police Department for nearly 11 years. Police say the… → Read More
Cleanup continues in Council Bluffs after heavy rainstorm
On 38th Street in Council Bluffs, Christian Cruz says the last few days have been pretty challenging after more than six inches of rain fell on Monday.It was up to here, Cruz motioned to show FOX42 News reporter Steve Saunders the waterline on the wall.He → Read More
Police look for woman who swiped 12yo's package in Dundee
It's behavior even a child knows is wrong.It made me disappointed that someone would just steal someones things, said Quinn Wanzenried, 12, who lives in Dundee.The stolen package contained thousands of rubber bands she hoped to use to make bracelets.I chec → Read More
Make your student a nutritious and delicious back to school lunch
As a parent, I totally know and understand the importance of packing a healthy lunch, said Shannon Muhs, who's a mom and a registered dietitian with Hy-vee in Papillion.She put out a spread of food to help us build a nutritious and delicious school lunch.S → Read More
A watering hole for dogs and their owners is coming to Omaha
Leah Thrasher and her dog Louise went for a walk Monday and made a stop in Midtown.This is the location for the up-coming pop-ups, we call them pup-ups, said Thrasher, a co-founder of Omaha.dog, a website that lists out dog friendly businesses in the city. → Read More
Foster kids got to experience a mock trial and meet a judge in juvenile court
A bunch of kids in omaha got a chance to see the judicial system in a whole new light on Friday.Foster children got to visit with a judge in juvenile court and see a mock trial.I feel like this is really special because kids can come around and meeting the → Read More
Two man accused of sexual assault at Bellevue car wash go before a judge
Two men accused of sexual assault faced a judge in Sarpy County Friday morning.Andrew Coles, 26, and Malik Settles, 19, are both held without bond and are not allowed to have contact with minors.Coles is charged with:1st degree sexual assaultConviction of → Read More
OPD: Man charged with speeding and DUI has record for being drunk behind the wheel
Police picked up Charles E. Taylor Wednesday night.An officer tweeted out that a man was going 90 in a 65 mile per hour zone on I-80. Sorry, we are not able to load the embedded media.It also said the man had six prior DUI arrests, that he seemed drunk an → Read More
Omaha police arrest and book man for murder in deadly Leavenworth shooting case
Police investigators said Wednesday they arrested Donovan Fryer, 23, in the homicide case of a man in Leavenwoth.On July 5 at 4:22am, police were called to the Jackson Towers to look into a shooting.When they got there police say they found a 19-year-old R → Read More
Creighton study on puts microchips on honeybees
It's research on a small scale, but only because of the subject and the tools: honeybees and microchips.It's all to learn about what Carol Fassbinder-Orth calls one really big problem.Where bees disappear from hives, and we don't know much about it other t → Read More
Mayor Stothert's proposed budget includes more street maintenance crews
Well this one's pretty deep right here, said Mary Haven, a longtime resident of Omaha who says she if familiar with the potholes in Omaha. I used to have potholes that I would absolutely deliberately miss, but they've been repaired.Street maintenance is so → Read More
NU releases proposed operating budget for 2018-19 school year
The University of Nebraska's interim CFO released the proposed 2018-2019 school year budget on Wednesday.I'm glad they're not raising the rates immediately on us, said UNO junior Jake Sorensen, who says he's relieved tuition wasn't hiked again.University m → Read More
New study pegs Nebraska one of the least safest states for teen drivers
A new study is driving home some very sobering statistics.Teen drivers in Nebraska are some of the worst especially when it comes to safety.WalletHub ranked the state of Nebraska 48 out of 50 for teen driver safety. Iowa did better, coming in at 17th.The → Read More
FOX42 News reporter and wife share about PPROM and their twins survival
New parents Paul and Michelle Gutierrez first learned they were having twins last year in June.Less than half way through the pregnancy, Michelle's water broke.It was scary, she said.It's something that doctor's say shouldn't happen until the mom is ready → Read More
BBB has new warning about evolving online scams and says former Omaha teacher was a target
I had my dreams shattered, said John, a retired school teacher from Omaha who the Better Business Bureau says got bilked thousands of dollars by one detailed and sophisticated lottery scam. It's the very type of trickery the BBB says has evolved over time. → Read More
Driving instructor highlights importance of properly installed child safety seats
During an abrupt stop, it hit its head and ended up under the driver side seat.Thankfully, this was only a crash dummy. It's the size of a typical three-year-old.Experts at Cornhusker Driving School say it's what could happen to a real-life child if they'r → Read More
Mechanic has tips to prep your car for summertime road trip
Joe Hilton has one big passion for cars.My first car was a 69 Ford Fairlane and I couldn't afford to take it anywhere, so I started fixing it myself, said Hilton.It's why he knows his stuff, and wants you to be worry free when you hit the open road this me → Read More