Gretna News

Gretna resident Noel Larrieu is set to play the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming Omaha Community Playhouse production of "The Wizard of Oz," opening May 31.

The 20-year-old Gretna mall has been leveled, and the last traces of its steel and concrete hauled away.

The Nebraska Legislature gave initial approval to paying the remaining amount of an out-of-court settlement awarded last year to Darrel Parker, who said the money would mean that he and his current wife can finally own a home outright.

Gretna scored two goals in a six-minute span in the first half as the Dragons defeated Gering 2-0 in the Class B girls state soccer quarterfinals on Friday at Creighton's Morrison Stadium.

Emily Pottebaum, who was honored as the 2012 Gretna Worthy Woman of Distinction, died April 21 at the age of 34.

The Sarpy County law enforcement community gathered Thursday to honor four people with the Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year award.