Thursday Jun 26 | Omaha World-Herald
End not in sight as storms drop more heavy rainfall
Don't put away that umbrella just yet. The possibility of rain will hang over eastern Nebraska and western Iowa into Friday, with showers most likely occurring at night or in the early morning, according to the ...
Flood warnings in Douglas, Saunders Counties
A flash flood warning is in effect until 4:45 p.m. for Saunders County after slow-moving thunderstorms dumped moderate to heavy rain on the area.
Colorado cell phone company sues Nebraska county
A Colorado cellular company is suing Saunders County in eastern Nebraska, seeking to force county officials to let it build a cell tower there.
LETTER: Isn't this really a conflict of interest?
I see that the Supervisors are going to put the security equipment at the court house to use finally after collecting dust.
Clean up efforts have begun, but damage was still being assessed this morning from the storm that plowed its way through Saunders County.
Yutan graduate getting ready to head to Uganda
Kelsea Kult is feeling inspired, so inspired that she will soon be embarking on a trip halfway around the world with a group of people she doesn't know, all in the hopes of doing some good.
Fujan heads all-area girls track and field team
Bishop Neumann sophomore McKenzie Fujan helped the Cavaliers secure their first team title at the state meet in 20 years while earning four medals in Omaha.
Around 2:00 a.m. Monday, a passing motorist saw headlights in the river near 245th and West "Q" Road.
Yutan man headed to trial in hunter's death
A Yutan man has been ordered to stand trial in the shooting death of a hunter. Lee Koenig appeared for arraignment Monday in Saunders County District Court, but he did not enter a plea. via KHGI
ForSaleByOwner.com Helping Home Sellers Save Money in a Down Real Estate Market
With price declines hurting home sellers and real estate commissions taking another 5-6% of a home ' s value, homeowners should consider ForSaleByOwner.com to sell their homes and save a substantial amount of ... via Business Wire
Yutan City Council takes another step towards park improvements
“We need a central location for Yutan Days”
Yutan voters will get their say on a $600,000 park improvement project during the May 13 primary election. via La Vista Sun
A mailroom worker is accused of helping herself to $39,000 worth of checks meant for the Nebraska National Guard. via Lincoln Journal Star
Mulch ignites at pallet company
“The fire departments did a super job”
Four fire departments responded to a fire that spontaneously started in a large pile of mulch at a rural business over the weekend. via La Vista Sun
School officials mull new state aid numbers
“We are pleased about this increase. At the same time, we are fortunate our valuation is high here and we don't need to rely on state aid.”
State aid to schools has been determined and again this year instability is the theme. via Gretna Breeze
Road departments stay in step in winter costs
“That's the thing that would probably stress our budget more than anything”
Winter continues to shower the area with the white stuff. However, area roads departments started off the winter season feeling confident that their departments' budgets would stretch through the season without ... via Ralston Recorder
Yutan eyes May bond election for park projects
“We want to get an engineer out for estimates”
If all goes according to schedule, Yutan voters will see an additional question for their consideration on the May 13 primary election ballot. via Gretna Breeze
Shooting suspect withdraws motion for psych evaluation
A Yutan man who fatally shot a deer hunter he said he mistook for a coyote has withdrawn his request for a psychiatric evaluation. via Lincoln Journal Star
“Everything was determined by the beat of the drum”
Area students and teachers get close look at American history Sometimes reading about something in a book isn't the same as experiencing it. via Gretna Breeze
“We wanted to get to him as fast as we could”
Members of the Yutan Fire and Rescue Department and Dive Team load a boat that got stuck in a partially frozen lake, west of Yutan. via Gretna Breeze
NDOR will add rumble strips to roads
“There's a vibration. And you can hear it”
This is intended to save your life. During the next year, the Department of Roads will add rumble strips to the shoulders of about 1,075 miles of highway across the state. via Lincoln Journal Star