Mike Bell

3 weeks ago | knopnews2.com | Mike Bell

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Sensory kits will be available for checkout at Charles Schwab Field during the College World Series, according to the Autism Action Partnership. “Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 31 children, and many autistic individuals experience sensory sensitivities that can make large, crowded events overwhelming. By providing sensory kits, the MCWS is helping to remove barriers and create a more inclusive ballpark experience,” according to the AAP.

3 weeks ago | knopnews2.com | Mike Bell

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Department of Health and Human Services is sending out its third issuance of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer benefits Thursday, according to a release from Nebraska DHHS. Throughout the summer period, households with eligible school-age children can receive help with groceries with a one-time $120 payment issued for each child, intended to cover the three summer months for $40 per month.

3 weeks ago | ktiv.com | Mike Bell

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska State Sen. John Cavanaugh announced Wednesday morning he is running for Congress. The Omaha native said he is running to “ensure Congress stands up to (President) Donald Trump.”“I’m running for Congress because the people of Nebraska deserve a representative in Congress who will stand up for working families, who will stand up for veterans and seniors, who will stand up to Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies,” Cavanaugh said in a statement.

Oct 3, 2024 | nptelegraph.com | Mike Bell

A man is dead after an incident involving Omaha police officers Saturday night, police said. Deputy Police Chief Scott Gray said that at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, two officers conducted a traffic stop at 31st Avenue and Taylor Street. Upon completing the stop, the driver fled on foot, Gray said. There was a foot pursuit, followed by an altercation, and shots were fired. Gray said the man was taken to a hospital and declared dead. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

Sep 23, 2024 | theindependent.com | Mike Bell

A man who was injured in a crash caused by an alleged drunken driver Aug. 30 has died, Omaha police said Monday. On Aug. 30, officers responded to the area of Interstate 680 and Dodge Street about 10:58 p.m. for a reported crash. Investigators said a vehicle driven by Talynn O'Shaughnessy-Chaney, 26, of Omaha, was traveling south on I-680 and changed lanes before colliding into a vehicle driven by George Young, 88.