Quanecia Fraser

1 week ago | ketv.com | Quanecia Fraser

Jail time for street racing could be possible under a proposed city ordinance. The Omaha City Prosecutor put forward the proposal that would set a jail sentence or fines, even for people taking part just by watching. The City Attorney's Office says many people think street racing falls under reckless driving. But under the current law, all that someone can get for street racing is a speeding ticket. "It leads to tragedy, and we need to do something to try to stop it," said Omaha Police Capt.

1 week ago | ketv.com | Quanecia Fraser

Bellevue Public Schools approved changes to their regulation guidelines for transgender students. One change would allow teachers to share a student's gender identity with their parents. Another requires students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their biological sex. Teachers would also now be allowed to tell a student's parents if they're transgender. The school board drafted a revised copy of its administration guidelines for transgender students.

1 week ago | ketv.com | Quanecia Fraser

Thursday, a Douglas County judge sentenced the second of five former Bennington High students for his role in the sexual assault of a classmate. 20-year-old Owen Douglas will spend up to 90 days in jail on two counts of misdemeanor child abuse. Investigators say starting in 2018, Douglas and four other students were involved in the assaults at three separate sleepovers. They say Douglas and others pinned the victim down and sexually assaulted him using different objects.

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Quanecia Fraser

A local store in Omaha is bracing for the impact of tariffs on Chinese imports. President Donald Trump is putting a 90-day pause on tariffs for most nations. That led to one of the stock market's best days since World War II. But the pause won't apply to China. The president is raising the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. "It's very hard for us right now," said Bikash Gurung, the owner of iMart near 90th and Fort. Since 2017, Gurung's store has sold foods and goods from different Asian countries.

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Quanecia Fraser

The U.S. plans to raise duties on Canadian lumber from 14.5% to 34.45%. According to realtor.com, the hikes would be separate from the reciprocal tariffs President Donald Trump recently announced. In the Founder's Ridge development in Sarpy County, construction for several Regency Homes is in the works. "We build in the price range from about $400,000 to about $800,000," said Regency Homes President Denny Van Moorleghem.