Two Arrested in Separate June Incidents by Mills County Sheriff’s Office
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reported two recent arrests. On June 17, authorities arrested Clinton Jeffrey Moore, 60, of Omaha, Nebraska. Moore was taken into custody on charges of Burglary in the Third Degree and Theft in the First Degree. According to officials, bond was set at $15,000.
La Vista man arrested after allegedly setting house on fire after ‘gang member stole...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A La Vista man is accused setting a house on fire with people inside on Friday afternoon, according to authorities. Ben Voien, 33, was booked into Douglas County Corrections for 1st-degree arson, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 50 years in prison if convicted.
Cutting at North Omaha store sends one to hospital, authorities say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man was sent to the hospital after two people broke into a store in North Omaha Sunday night, cutting him in the process. According to Omaha Police, officers were dispatched to the scene at a store near 72nd and Blondo around 10 p.m. Sunday. At...
Police respond to shooting in Westmont area south of Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Law enforcement responded to a shooting inside a house in Sarpy County near Richland Drive and Grissom Street on Monday evening. According to the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, a witness called 911 after seeing neighbors arguing outside and then they heard gunshots come from inside the home.
Former LS West Titan Drew Dickerson set for national title game with Oklahoma tonight
For 10 days every June, Omaha, Nebraska, is one of the most exciting places in college sports thanks to the College World Series. This year's event to crown a national champion began June 12 and finishes tonight. And one familiar face has been there the entire time — former Lee's...
Police identify couple found dead in home near Lake Cunningham
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police have identified the couple found dead in a home near Lake Cunningham. The shooting happened last Wednesday around 3:30 p.m. Investigators say 27-year-old Way Sow Lwe Soe murdered his wife, 27-year-old Josephine Taw, before turning the gun on himself. In his comments at the...
Celebrating over half a century: Sapp Bros. named among nation’s best gas stations
OMAHA, Neb. - Sapp Bros. is celebrating 55 years of serving truck drivers and travelers with an anniversary celebration packed with exclusive deals, bonus rewards
Former Bellevue officer sentenced to prison in two criminal cases
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A former Bellevue Police officer was sentenced in two criminal cases in court on Monday. 39-year-old Ryan Augustin was sentenced to at least 22 years total to charges of attempted felony, terroristic threats, and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. The attempted felony...
Massive Omaha Sinkhole Triggers Building Evacuations and Forces Business Closures
OMAHA, Nebraska — A massive sinkhole opening directly beneath an unoccupied commercial building disrupted Sunday morning routines in Omaha, Nebraska. The sudden structural failure occurred near the busy intersection of 38th and Farnam Streets, prompting municipal officials to instantly declare the property a dangerous
Two Omaha teens held on $10 million bond in kidnapping case
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A judge is holding two Omaha teens on $10 million bond. Prosecutors describe the case as “any parent’s worst nightmare.”. 19-year-old Juantez Ruffin and 18-year-old James Barnes face kidnapping and felony child abuse charges. Prosecutors claim Ruffin and Barnes were armed on Saturday when...
