Ralston Middle School cuts chronic absenteeism rate by more than half
RALSTON, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s a problem across Nebraska — students not showing up to class. Ralston Public Schools are focused on putting chronic absenteeism behind them, and so far their approach is paying off. At Ralston Middle School, the number of students missing too much school has...
Phony online car dealership uses real Douglas County business address
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - When scammers steal an identity, it’s not always personal information. They often post a phony business online but use a real address. When customers visit Frankie Dee Boutique, Cambri Foix offers a try-on, not a test drive. “No cars here,” said Foix. But the...
Nebraska Man Goes From Eating Raising Cane’s to Fighting Officers and Getting Tased
There are plenty of bad places to steal a motorcycle from, but doing so while its owner is attending a funeral feels particularly difficult to defend. According to the Omaha Police Officers Association, 37-year-old Corey ... Read more
Omaha’s System of Flood-Control Reservoirs
Lacking mountains and oceans, Omaha’s dam site lakes are popular local attractions that offer everything from trails and ball fields to fishing, boating and kayaking or an opportunity to get in touch with nature. While the lakes have the added benefit of offering wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, they we
The Learning Experience in Papillion
The Learning Experience is under construction at 10130 South 71st Street in Papillion. The building is located southeast of 72nd & Cornhusker Road. The Learning Experience is projected to open in either December or January and is now accepting registrations. The business provides childcare and early education for child
Heartland volunteers are planting native gardens to help reverse a sharp drop in pollinator...
A garden outside the Florence Mill is part of a growing effort to protect native pollinators across the Heartland. The Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland, known as PATH, has planted and sponsored dozens of pollinator gardens across the region since its founding, stretching from Minden, Iowa to Seward, Nebraska. The o
No. 1 Nebraska volleyball sweeps in-state rival No. 20 Creighton
No. 1 Nebraska (8-0) volleyball squared off and swept (25-13, 25-15, 25-19) No. 20 Creighton (5-5) at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 16. This was the 25th meeting between the two teams, and the Huskers have been a perfect 24-for-24 against the Bluejays, but the two teams have pushed each other to five-set thri
Suspect in death of vulnerable adult at Omaha home changes plea
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The suspect in the death of a vulnerable 67-year-old woman in an Omaha home in 2025 has changed her plea. Nicky Budlong, 53, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, abuse of a vulnerable adult, and three counts of theft by unlawful taking in excess of $5,000. In...
Bennington man arrested on multiple charges after home search
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Bennington man was arrested on more than a half-dozen charges, including false imprisonment, sexual assault and terroristic threats. Bennington police say they arrested 37-year-old Jacob Lordemann after searching his home. Investigators say they found and seized illegal drugs and a total of 93 gu
Council Bluffs eyes fix for the ‘Triangle of Death’
Council Bluffs is taking new steps to address the "Triangle of Death" — a south end neighborhood where blocked railroad crossings have raised public safety concerns for years. What solution do you think would work best?
