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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here are a few items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council meeting. No. 6: A public hearing and vote on a liquor license for a new Twin Peaks location at 313 N. 179th St. No. 10: A public hearing and vote on a...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska – Cold air bites hard across the metro this morning, frosting car roofs and stiffening fingers within minutes. The sky stays clear, but the chill feels sharper than expected as winter tightens its...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Most families have shared holiday traditions, but some are more unique than others. This year, Open Door Mission has had almost double the number of families expected to request help from their toy drive this year. Now, a family that spent Friday volunteering there, is encouraging...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE — Nebraska is shaping up for an unusually warm transition from 2025 into 2026, with forecasts pointing to near-record temperatures during the final days of December and the first days of the New...

Nebraska junior setter Bergen Reilly and junior middle blocker Andi Jackson earned national positional awards at the AVCA Awards Banquet in Kansas City, Missouri, Friday.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Authorities are still looking for information on a deadly hit-and-run crash near Midtown that killed an Omaha man Wednesday. The Omaha Police Officer’s Association posted to Facebook on Friday to remind the community that the driver from the incident has not yet been found. “We...

Nothing beats the smell of fresh donuts in the morning. Nebraska has some amazing bakeries that open their doors before sunrise to serve warm, delicious treats. From classic glazed rings to creative flavors, these shops make waking up early totally worth it. Get ready to discover the best spots where...

Steps of Hope Iowa unveiled a new Narcan box outside the Heartland Family Services Peer Center in Council Bluffs, providing round-the-clock access to life-saving overdose reversal medication.

KMTV's Melissa Wright and the Community Care Committee in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated gathered more than 6,000 diapers and wipes in just one week.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Annual food permits for businesses in Douglas County are scheduled to expire Dec. 31. The Douglas County Health Department reminds businesses that new permits are required by Jan. 1 to continue operating legally. According to a release, if a food business operates without a permit then...