The death of an iconic Omaha figure, a violent disturbance at a Nebraska corrections facility, and more lead our top stories of the week. 

Nebraska Humane Society shows how even with cracked windows, pets can die when left in the car 

Multiple staff members injured during disturbance at Nebraska corrections facility in Lincoln

Multiple staff members were seriously injured after being stabbed and assaulted by three inmates Wednesday at a Nebraska corrections facility in Lincoln.

Mom raises awareness after son's death from carbon monoxide 

First responders need new ambulance in Douglas, Nebraska

First responders in a small Nebraska town say "minutes count" as they give an appeal for help trying to raise money for a new ambulance.

Property value increases driving up property taxes for thousands of Douglas County homeowners

Douglas County has had 140,o00 home valuation changes in the past year, meaning more than half of the homeowners in the county are seeing property tax increases.