Public Safety

Iowa lawmakers discuss tougher penalties on texting while driving

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:37:08 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Senate lawmakers are considering a bill that toughens Iowa's restrictions against texting while driving.

Winter Weather Calls for Driver Preparation

Cheril Lee — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:06:06 +0000

The time to prepare for winter driving is now, before the first flakes hit the ground.

UNO Launches a Violence Prevention Program

Cheril Lee — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:06:06 +0000

Alegent Creighton Health and Omaha's Women’s Center for Advancement are bringing a community-based violence intervention program to UNO.

Community togetherness, safety promoted during National Night Out

Katie Schubert — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:02:25 +0000

Omaha will be joining communities nationwide next Tuesday for National Night Out.

The Nebraska ICAC Task Force works to keep children safe

Cheril Lee — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:39:53 +0000

April is National Child Abuse prevention month, and the Nebraska Internet Crimes Against Children task force is working to keep them safe.

The ICAC task force is comprised of 50 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as prosecutors. The purpose of the task force is to investigate cases of child exploitation facilitated by the Internet or technology.