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GRETNA — Voters of Legislative District 36 will choose between a retired U.S. naval officer and a retired manufacturing executive to represent one of the fastest-growing areas of the state. State Sen. Rick Holdcroft, the Republican incumbent with a 28-year military career, wants to resume a quest for a safe haven “baby box” law, while […]

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man was booked after leading Omaha Police on a chase where he drove through at least two yards in the metro. Omaha Police say the incident began as a traffic stop near 30th and Ames around 5:30 p.m. Monday. As the officers attempted the traffic...

GRAND ISLAND – One final exhibition tonight for the Huskers, but tonight was a little more special. Tonight, this was about the community in Central Nebraska. The 88-84 final score didn’t matter in the win-loss column and made going home sweeter for Husker fans, but watching their Huskers 90 minutes away from Lincoln made Monday that much better.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The city is reopening several streets near the Old Market this week as the streetcar project moves along. 11th Street south of Harney reopened Monday along with 16th Street between Howard and Harney. Crews also removed traffic control measures on Farnam between 11th and 13th. Business...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The FIVB released the pool assignments for the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup Monday. Omaha is one of four host cities for pool play and the round of 16, along with Montreal, Quebec City and Orlando. Pool assignments. The CHI Health Center Arena will host...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A senior couple fooled by scammers worried that their retirement savings was long gone. But a determined fraud detective used technology to track the money mule traveling through another state. On final approach, a Homeland Security pilot helped the Douglas County sheriff and fraud investigator bring...

A first-time filmmaker from Nebraska made her directorial debut last week with the movie “Going for Two.”. Katherine Welch Markel started working on the screenplay in 2014, and it took three years to raise funds for production. She grew up in Nebraska, moved to Los Angeles to work as an actress, stage director and playwright, and finally moved back to Omaha to work on her film.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Bellevue man was booked into Sarpy County Jail on Saturday for allegedly setting his ex’s apartment on fire while sharing videos of himself doing so, according to authorities. Mytavious Swift, 21, was booked for 1st-degree arson, burglary, and criminal mischief greater than $5,000. According...

Crews were busy this week setting up the Winterland ice rink at Heartwood Preserve near 145th and Dewey Avenue in West Omaha, with the outdoor attraction set to open its gates on Halloween. Skating is free, skate rentals are free, and anyone aged three and up is welcome on the ice once the rink opens Saturday and stays open into the new year.

The nation’s best volleyball is coming to the best volleyball venue, as John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center will host two professional volleyball matches in 2027, bringing both of the country’s premier professional leagues to Lincoln. Major League Volleyball (MLV) kicks things off on Sunday,...