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Josh Endelicato and Greg Stolp both allege the same pool contractor, Daniel Jacobson, left their pools unfinished and took their money.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - This hot weather would make most homeowners excited to have a backyard pool. But for two families, it is a reminder of a contractor who left them deeper in debt than expected — and their path to justice depends on how law enforcement views their complaint.

Brian Reilly, and I am the chef and owner of Spezia Restaurant. Please tell me a little bit about what you did before owning and working here. I grew up on a farm in Missouri, and after I graduated from high school I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I was working in a restaurant in Maryville, Missouri, called A&G’s. It

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — Douglas County commissioners are expected to vote next week on whether to continue their contract with Duet, an agency that provides services to people with developmental disabilities, after the organization presented financial and operational reforms Tuesday. Background on the contract dispute. In

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council introduced two bond ordinances that could appear on the November ballot — a $155 million measure to build a new public safety headquarters and a $30 million measure to complete Tranquility Park. Tranquility Park. The $30 million park and recreation bond...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District officials say the extreme heat over the past several days strained the power grid and likely caused small outages across the city. Brian Kramer, OPPD’s director of utilities, said high demand exposes vulnerabilities in the system. “As demand and load goes...

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — A suspect is in custody after a woman was shot while driving on Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs on Monday afternoon, according to police. The Council Bluffs Police Department said officers responded to Nebraska Medicine after a woman arrived at the emergency room with a gunshot wound. Investigato

Open Tue-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Mon Closed. Porky Butts BBQ has built a loyal following in Omaha by serving smoke-heavy comfort food that feels both serious and welcoming, with flavors that stay true to the barbecue traditions people crave. It...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Schools is sharing more details about the district’s $30 million funding error that impacted school districts across the state of Nebraska. In 2024, 72% of OPS students qualified for free or reduced lunch. That percentage was high enough for 100% of the district to receive free meals.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Gretna. First Alert 6 Investigates confirmed a warrant was issued Monday, and Smith turned himself in Tuesday night. He is due in court Wednesday morning. He was booked for attempt of a class...