6 things you need to know on Tuesday, April 14

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – First Alert 6 has the headlines you need to know to get your Tuesday started.

Deputy out of hospital after involvement in northwest Omaha shooting The Douglas County Deputy injured in a shooting on Sunday was released from the hospital on Monday. A release from the DCSO identified the deputy as 23-year-old Brayden Artzer. He was responding to a domestic dispute call at the time of the incident. Artzer began his service with the DCSO in June of 2025, and completed his field training on March 24, 2026. An autopsy for Brian Huggins, the suspect in the shooting, has been scheduled for April 14. The DCSO says they plan to release more information on his cause of death.

Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford found guilty of careless driving after trial World champion boxer Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford was found guilty of careless driving Monday after a bench trial in connection to a high-profile traffic stop. Crawford has been ordered to pay $124: a fee of $75, plus $49 in court costs. The case originates from a downtown Omaha traffic stop last September, hours after a parade honoring him. Officers ordered Crawford and three others out at gunpoint after saying they didn’t hear him say there were legal guns inside the car. Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said the officers followed policy; but he acknowledged that there are some accountability issues to address. While Crawford’s trial is now complete, the federal lawsuit over the traffic stop is still making its way through the courts. Crawford is not part of the lawsuit.

Omaha intersection takeover suspect makes first court appearance A car surrounded by people was caught doing donuts at an intersection Sunday morning at 72nd and McKinley. The Douglas County Sheriff said these events, called ‘intersection takeovers,’ are a dangerous problem. The takeovers can happen any day of the week, but especially weekends in the early morning or late night hours. DCSO arrested 20-year-old Aiden Hajek at Sunday’s takeover. Monday, he made his first court appearance over charges of reckless driving and flight to avoid arrest. Efforts are in place to cut the activity down. The Sheriff’s Office is working with the courts and lawmakers to increase penalties on repeat offenders. Hajek waived his right to a preliminary trial Monday. His bond is set at $10,000 and his vehicle was impounded.

Traffic stop leads to foot chase, arrest in Omaha neighborhood Authorities arrested a man after a traffic stop turned into a foot chase through an Omaha neighborhood Monday morning. Nebraska State Patrol troopers pulled over a red pickup around 7:30 a.m. Monday along Highway 75 at H Street. The driver and passenger got out and ran. Omaha Police joined in a foot chase that went into the neighborhood directly east of the traffic stop. Troopers arrested the driver about a half-mile from the initial stop. The man will face charges including driving with no driver’s license and obstruction, according to a statement.

Omaha City Council to consider liquor license, soccer stadium financing The Omaha City Council will consider a new liquor license for T and A Groceries and vote on a tax-increment financing plan for a new soccer stadium Tuesday. City Council wanted the grocery store near 42nd and Bedford to re-apply for its liquor license so officials can investigate if the license should be issued in the future. City leaders will use public feedback before deciding whether to approve the license. The council is set to vote on a $48 million tax-increment financing plan for a new downtown soccer stadium. The city would own the stadium and lease it to a private operator. South of the stadium, developers would add apartments, restaurants, shops, and other commercial space. The Omaha City Council meets at 2 p.m. most Tuesdays. They are livestreamed on the city’s website.

Washout on Omaha street raises concerns after Pacific Street collapse A pavement collapse on Pacific Street earlier this year has prompted concerns about washouts in other Omaha neighborhoods. Those living near 84th and Dodge said barricades around a hole have been up since mid-February. The area is in a neighborhood the city has long considered to have substandard streets. “I understand they say these roads weren’t made to standards but this here could cost us taxpayers a lot of money if somebody gets hurt,” said Jeff Meyers, a neighbor. Neighbors said there has been a reluctance to make repairs. The city said a work order is in for a public works crew to deal with the washout.

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