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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Authorities are investigating after white powder was found at the Omaha office of Sen. Pete Ricketts on Friday afternoon. The substance was tested, and authorities determined it wasn’t dangerous. The FBI is handling the investigation, according to an update from Omaha Police Sgt. George Collins, the department’s bomb squad commander, at the scene.

"There's very little damage, maybe some flooring that might need to be replaced, at most a thousand dollars."

There is no single housing fix — but could little houses in Benson or cash incentives in North Platte make a difference for Nebraskans?. Two small houses, developed by Partners for Livable Omaha and University of Nebraska-Lincoln architecture students, have been built in Omaha’s Benson neighborhood. It’s not uncommon for passersby to stop and take photos of the striking homes. Photo by Lily Smith/Flatwater Free Press.

Banana Ball is headed to the home of the College World Series. The Firefighters and the Party Animals will face off at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on September 3 and September 4, 2027, bringing the fast-growing baseball entertainment league to the same dirt where Division I programs have chased national titles for more than a decade.

OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc. (NWR) unveiled the recent arrival of a bobcat kitten. The bobcat reportedly approached campers at a campground. According to NWR, young bobcats are naturally curious. However, this bobcat was too comfortable around people. NWR said this raised worries that he was...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Regina Bos walked out of Duggan’s Pub in Lincoln 26 years ago and was never seen again. Now, one man is walking from Omaha to Duggan’s Pub in Lincoln to raise awareness of her case and for Nebraska Missing Persons Day. Josh Kangley...

A freeze watch threatens plants and exposed plumbing before highs rebound into the upper 70s.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two weeks after a Sept. 30 flood, Omaha families are beginning to rebuild. A local nonprofit called The Furniture Project is helping victims furnish their homes. Drew Gerken founded The Furniture Project in 2013. The organization collects, cleans and distributes furniture and furnishing essentials for families...

Bellevue unveils Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark renderings and signs a 35-acre deal to advance the Bellevue Bay Entertainment District.

Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island face uncertain snowfall totals as El Niño shapes winter expectations.