KFAB-AM (Omaha, NE)

1 week ago | kfab.iheart.com | Terry Leahy

Omaha Police issue a statement on their arrest of a man, who later died after being found unresponsive in his medical unit cell at Douglas County Corrections:"The Omaha Police Department is aware of a video circulating on social media related to the arrest of Edward Henry, 54, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and his subsequent death in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The arrest was captured on multiple body-worn cameras (BWC) as well as by witness cellphone footage.

1 week ago | kfab.iheart.com | Terry Leahy

Photo: MATTHIEU DELATY / AFP / Getty ImagesThe Nebraska Department of Correctional Services signs an "intent to award" with Hausmann Construction of Lincoln for the 1,512 multi-custody facility to replace the State Penitentiary. Hausmann Construction was the lowest base bidder at $313,300,000. The Nebraska Legislature appropriated $350,000,000 for construction. Other costs, including land and dirt work, will be covered through this and other Corrections funding.

1 week ago | kfab.iheart.com | Terry Leahy

Nebraska State Parks is launching a new reservation call center on Wednesday to improve making or modifying reservations. The new system includes the following changes: --More reservation specialists will be available. --The center will be open on weekends. --There will be a queued callback system, eliminating the need to stay on hold. --Spanish-language support will be available. The new toll-free phone number for reservations and cancellations will be 1-844-637-2757 (1-844-NEPARKS).

1 week ago | kfab.iheart.com | Terry Leahy

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says deputies clocked a Honda Civic early Tuesday morning going 98 MPH in a 55 MPH zone near 144th and West Dodge Road. Investigators say after the vehicle was stopped, it was clear the driver was intoxicated. The Sheriff says the driver, Roman Pereira-Coc, was booked for felony DUI, with 2 prior convictions, felony driving while suspended, speeding, and an open container violation.

2 weeks ago | kfab.iheart.com | Terry Leahy

Photo: Spencer Platt / Getty Images News / Getty ImagesGovernor Jim Pillen issues an emergency proclamation to facilitate activation of the Nebraska National Guard and deployment of additional state law enforcement resources in advance of planned protests across the U.S., including in Nebraska this weekend. The proclamation is a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country, according to the Governor.