Road rage incident in west Omaha leads to teen’s arrest
A 17-year-old was arrested after Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of a car attempting to run another car off the road early Thursday.
Omaha businesses embrace “Dry January”
Omaha businesses are creating sophisticated mocktails and alcohol-free experiences for Dry January participants seeking wellness without sacrifice.
‘She’ll always help you’: South Omaha community advocate dead at 51
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Shanda Kohler, a South Omaha community advocate who spent years helping neighbors through her Facebook page “We Are South Omaha,” died suddenly from influenza A. She was 51. Family members said Kohler died within hours of becoming sick last week. More than 4,000 people...
New minimum wage increase for Nebraska goes into effect
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska’s minimum wage increased to $15 per hour on Jan. 1, after an initiative passed by voters in 2022. The $1.50 hourly increase brings relief to some workers but is also creating concerns for small business owners who must absorb the additional labor costs. Jessica...
Terence “Bud” Crawford: 13 fun facts about the boxing icon
Terence “Bud” Crawford is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of his era. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, he’s become a symbol of grit, discipline, and skill, earning world titles across multiple weight classes and commanding respect inside and outside the ring. But beyond...
Streetcar businesses say the passport program isn’t bringing in more customers
Omaha's streetcar passport program launched to help businesses during construction, but owners say customers aren't participating
Lincoln and Omaha’s first baby of 2026 born at Bryan Health
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As many were ringing in the new year on Wednesday, one Lincoln family had an even more special way to start off their year, with the birth of their baby girl at Bryan Health. Andrew and Paige Petts and their baby girl were born at 12:21...
Nebraska vape registry law forces retailers to pull popular brands from shelves
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Popular vape brands disappeared from Nebraska store shelves Wednesday as a new state registry law took effect, forcing retailers to remove thousands of dollars worth of inventory. LB 1204, passed in March 2024, bans the sale of all vaping products not approved by the Nebraska Vape...
5 Cities Where It’s Much Easier To Join the Upper Middle Class
The American Dream is often characterized by achieving a comfortable, upper-middle-class lifestyle, which includes financial stability, a nice home, quality education for...
Driver arrested on DUI charges after Bennington crash kills 1, injures 3
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County Sheriff's Office members have arrested a man after one person died and three others were hurt in...
