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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More details have been released regarding the conditions of nearly 80 animals seized from an Elkhorn home last week. Nicholas Sakis has been cited for eight counts of animal cruelty plus two counts related to the unsanitary conditions of stalls, stables, and yards where most of the animals were kep

BENNINGTON, NE. — Families and first responders in Bennington are calling on drivers and parents to be more aware of children on riding bikes and scooters in Bennington. The renewed plea comes after an 11-year-old struck by a pickup truck while riding an e-scooter Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of 179th and Isla

Pocahontas, IA (NorthwestIowaNow) – A routine traffic stop in Pocahontas led to drug charges for two Nebraska residents on Sunday. A deputy with the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Highway 4 and Airport Road at approximately 11:01 a.m. on July 12 for speeding and following too closely.

The Omaha Police Department is investigating a shooting Tuesday night that left two teenagers injured.

Omaha Police detectives investigate after two teens were injured in a shooting at 19th and Locust Streets late Tuesday. Officers were called to the area around eleven to investigate a "ShotSpotter" system alert of gunfire. Officers found a 17-year-old male at the scene with gunshot wounds. Omaha Fire Paramedics took...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The second of two boys who were injured in a crash allegedly caused by a man driving while intoxicated has died, according to authorities. Police confirmed the death of the 5-year-old on Wednesday. A 10-year-old who was also injured in the crash passed away Friday. The children are brothers.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A house in northwest Omaha was badly damaged in a fire on Wednesday. The Omaha Fire Department was called to the scene near 47th Street and Bedford Avenue, north of Maple Street and south of Fontenelle Park, at about 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate that the...

A 45 year old inmate of the Nebraska State Penitentiary died Sunday at a Lincoln hospital. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said in a release that 45 year old Thomas Jones died after serving nearly 25 years of a 50 year sentence out of Douglas County for first degree assault, second degree assault and u

Office development remains subdued across the U.S., but a handful of Midwestern markets are still adding new space. According to Yardi Matrix, developers completed 9.9 million square feet of office space nationwide through May 2026, with five Midwest metros accounting for nearly 1.2 million square feet—about 11.7% of a

Parkway Development Company wants Omaha to rezone 7630 Pacific St. in Loveland for a five-story, 34-unit apartment complex. A council vote is set for July 28.