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BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The growing need is apparent at the Bellevue Food Pantry. “The line is literally around the corner and down the street,” Shirley Harbin, donor, said. “There’s a great need for assistance in our community.”. Harbin lives near the pantry and sees the impact...

Omaha businesses and Cub Scouts organize food drives and provide free meals for families affected by disruptions to their SNAP benefits in local neighborhoods.

When Omaha’s Augustana Lutheran Church agreed to participate in a church-sponsored documentary, no one knew the firestorm it would soon set off — or that its legacy and relevance would continue to burn nearly 60 years later. But “A Time for Burning” has endured. The film,...

HOSPERS—A 27-year-old Omaha, NE, man was arrested about 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, near Hospers on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, possession of an open container of alcohol, failure to maintain control and no valid driver’s license. The arrest of Jonni Jose Herrera-Munguia stemmed...

Unique attractions abound in the open landscape around Omaha, from the jaw-dropping architecture of Holy Family Shrine to Nebraska City's treetop village. One Nebraska town that's gaining attention as a relaxing escape is Papillion, a charming suburb about 12 miles southwest of Omaha. It's been growing steadily since...

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KETV) -- You know what they say, kindness can go a long way. And the kindness an Iowa man has shown his community is paid back as they help him with a much-needed repair to his house. The roof on Richard “Boss” Stokes’ house can help explain...

OMAHA -- United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Khyre Holbert, 31, of Omaha, Neb., was charged by complaint for being a felon in possession of a firearm for his role in a shooting that occurred in Omaha on October 4, 2025. In November, 2018, Holbert pled guilty to...

NDOT installed the lights in summer 2024, but they won't be activated until traffic signal warrants are met — meaning there isn't enough traffic moving through the area yet.

A major eyesore has developed in South Omaha. Neighbors and a city councilman want something done, but a First Alert Six investigation found the property to be in a legal no man’s land.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One man is in custody after allegedly leading authorities on a chase that began in Omaha before crossing over into Iowa, according to law enforcement. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office posted via social media Wednesday afternoon about the arrest of Clarence Brown, Jr., 43. They...