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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Special Olympics athletes paused their competition today for dental checkups at Creighton University. Dental students offered free screenings, mouthguards and oral hygiene tips to athletes with disabilities. Trevor Roberts of Kearney said the screening was easy. “They’re really nice people. I can’t

Catholic Charities of Omaha seeks $6 million to upgrade the food pantry and office space at South Omaha's Saint Juan Diego Community Center

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The day Keith Siebels had a stroke started off like any other. “Came back in the house, kind of laid down on the bed, checking up on social media, was kind of laying awkwardly on the bed, the opposite direction I normally lay and I tried to push myself up off the bed and my whole right side wouldn’

Two teens were just trying to pick up some ice cream Friday night when a crime scene at a nearby store prompted a lockdown at Target.

PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - Papillion Police responded Friday night to a shopping center after reports of shots fired in the area. Early reports indicate the incident happened around 9 p.m. in the Tara Plaza area. Papillion Police told First Alert 6 that officers were involved in a pursuit from the...

There is storm damage throughout Auburn, with several trees broken or downed by the severe weather. Storm damage in Nebraska (5.18.2026) Severe storms were seen across southeast Nebraska on Monday. Storms in and around the Omaha metro (5/15-5/18) Updated: May 18, 2026 at 2:08 AM UTC. A user-submitted photos of...

Nebraska is getting its first Buc-ee’s, and the project just took a big step forward. Gretna officials have approved zoning changes and permits for Nebraska’s first Buc-ee’s, clearing the way…

What type of home sells the fastest in Omaha in 2026?. The U.S. housing market has been challenging for buyers and sellers since the pandemic, as high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty have kept buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Most home types have been selling slowly as...

The event, called the “Bizarre Bazaar,” also includes art vendors, food carts, a DJ, and performance dancing from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Jeff Miller laces up his boots every morning and heads to the same stretch of pavement outside Premier Midwest Beverage in Omaha. Miller has spent 24 years delivering beer across Nebraska. His job has provided union wages and union health insurance for his family. That insurance...