Blackstone businesses get relief from streetcar construction with grant
Businesses in Blackstone received help from the Greater Omaha Chamber with a grant to be split between them, but there are qualifications that leave other businesses left out.
First responders called to I-80 eastbound crash near Ashland
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - First responders were called to a crash on I-80 eastbound near Ashland on Friday at 6:55 p.m. The Nebraska 511 posted about a crash between Mile Marker 421 and Mile Marker 424, near Melia. The left lane was blocked due to the crash. This is an...
Omaha Westview High School student flees officer after Taser deployment
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A student at Westview High School was arrested Friday after driving erratically in the parking lot and fleeing from an officer, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The student, age 17, was spotted driving erratically in the parking lot of the school and adjacent...
Council Bluffs Police bring resources directly to homeless community
Council Bluffs police are meeting homeless neighbors where they are with essential services. What barriers do you think prevent access to help?
New DEA Regional Chief Targets Sinaloa Cartel’s Grip on Midwest
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Drug Enforcement Administration has a new regional leader, and he’s focused on taking down drug rings like the Sinaloa Cartel. Dustin Gillespie was named Special Agent in Charge of the Omaha Region of the DEA. Having worked for the agency along the Southwest Border, he knows there’s a...
One injured after cutting in downtown Omaha
Council Bluffs leaders work to bring aide to homeless encampments along the Missouri River. The Homeless Outreach Program team has been connecting people living in encampments with organizations. Updated: 5 hours ago. The club held its first meeting in 1925 at the South Omaha Library.
Sheriff faces death threats after mistaken identity
A sheriff in Washington County Nebraska has become the target of a wave of death threats following a disturbing case of mistaken identity involving a high-profile shooting suspect with the same last name. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Friday morning addressing the threats, clarifying...
Omaha police catch illegal dumper at Spring Lake
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A month ago, we brought you a story about illegal dumping at Spring Lake Park. People were throwing out trash in the bushes and parking lots. Everything from couches to tires and roofing material. Back in August, Omaha’s parks department’s operations supervisor said they were in...
Council Bluffs Police launch website showing real-time crime updates
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - If you live in Council Bluffs, you now have access to see real updates on crime in the city. The Council Bluffs Police Department just launched a website showing where officers are called to in the city, and for what. Data on the website updates...
Parents renew calls for security after knife incident at Northwest High
OPS confirms a student with a knife at Northwest High, and a staff member was injured. Parents reignite concerns, calling for stronger security measures.
