Inmate Sparks death probe draws transfer request claim
The Omaha incident centers on Shawn Sparks a 16 year old inmate who reportedly asked for a transfer to a protective cell amid alleged pressures from others at the state penitentiary. Officials dispute details while noting crowded conditions may have contributed to events surrounding Sparks death and a later protest.
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Drowning tragedy: two Omaha boys, one saving the other
Investigation into the June 24 drowning of Omaha youths Joe Flores and Mike Kowal shows one died while attempting to save the other. Flores stepped into shallow water, was cautioned to return, slipped into a hole, as Richard Knake and Mike Kowal joined the rescue. Divers later recovered both bodies. Kowal’s father said his son was always helping others.
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Exon backs Vitek amid prison crowding criticism
Gov. J James Exon expressed full confidence in Correctional Services Director Joseph Vitek and defended prison leadership after a Friday disturbance at the state penitentiary. Vitek insisted he would resign if the governor doubted his abilities as legislators questioned the administration and overcrowding remains a major issue. Exon blamed delays in building medium minimum security prisons on legislative choices and noted federal court rules have complicated operating conditions.
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Barbecue Owner Suspected in Omaha Shooting Death
In North Omaha a man, Harold Whiteside 69, shot at four people near his car after closing Skeet's Barbecue. Charles Tillman 18 was hit in the head and killed. Whiteside says he thought a car break-in was underway. others fled or remain missing. Case sent to Douglas County Attorney for review.
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