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Community Honors Excellence at Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Awards in Omaha
Nebraska’s Latino community honors leaders, artists, and educators during the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards in Omaha.
Douglas County Sheriff urges ICE detention contract for jail, County Board chair balks
Sheriff Aaron Hanson proposes an ICE contract for the Omaha jail, citing revenue & proximity. County Chair Roger Garcia and LULAC voice opposition.
Nebraska secretary of state wants to hand over voter data to feds, but says lawsuit blocks it
Nebraska weighs in on the DOJ’s voter data request. Read how officials justify sharing voter rolls amid privacy and election integrity debates.
Immigration contractor laying off nearly 200 people in Lincoln
ITC Federal will lay off 192 employees at its Lincoln center as a federal immigration contract ends, marking Nebraska’s sixth major layoff of 2025.
OPD provides update on internal investigation over Terence Crawford traffic stop
Omaha police say officers followed policy during Terence “Bud” Crawford’s traffic stop, sparking debate over LB77 and racial disparities.
Omaha police point a gun at Terence “Bud” Crawford during a traffic stop
Boxing champ Terence “Bud” Crawford was held at gunpoint in Omaha hours after his victory parade. Police launch internal investigation.
