Woman accused in husband’s death appears in court
Brenda Bogacz, 71, appeared in court in a wheelchair on Friday after her arrest Tuesday on a charge of criminal homicide.
Oops: Man trips, unplugs New Year’s Eve fireworks halfway through the show
A man accidentally ended a New Year's Eve fireworks show in Omaha, Nebraska, early after tripping over a cord.
Fire destroys homeless encampment in Northwest Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Several people are displaced in these cold temperatures after a fire destroyed an encampment this afternoon. The fire occurred along the Papio Creek at roughly 88th Street and West Maple Road. About six or seven tents made up this encampment, and everyone was able to get...
Omaha couple dead after car accident in Saunders County
An Omaha couple is dead after a crash near Waterloo Friday morning. The Saunders County Sheriff's Office says distracted driving could be a factor
Douglas County, NE – Weather Alert: Plows Deployed as Roads Turn Slick; Drivers Warned...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – Drivers across eastern Nebraska are being urged to use caution today as freezing drizzle and light snow create slick, deceptive road conditions, especially on highways and rural routes....
Light wintry mix looking more likely for Friday afternoon
We are cloudy with highs in the mid-30s on Friday. There is a chance of a wintry mix moving into northeast Nebraska by the afternoon. However, it has a lot of dry air to overcome, so it's unclear how much will reach the ground. The mixture (mostly sleet to snow) could arrive in Omaha after 2 pm. It should be light...
Omaha house fire at 54th, Ames results in arrest
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A home is unlivable after a fire in an Omaha neighborhood today. Omaha Fire officials said they saw smoke coming from the home at 54th and Ames. The call came in at about 1:57 p.m. The fire spread to the attic, leaving extensive damage. One person...
Omaha Police investigating home invasion, cutting on New Year’s Day
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is investigating after a cutting in North Omaha on New Year’s Day. Officers found a man outside of his residence near 24th and Pratt streets just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday. The 28-year-old man told police that the suspects broke into his...
University of Nebraska is eliminating a key climate research department
This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories. In his 15 years of farming full time, Quentin Connealy has weathered his share of storms — literally. The first major flood...
Nebraska–Kansas Sky Alert 2026: Best Seats in the Central U.S.
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE / Topeka, KS – Residents across Nebraska and Kansas will be among the best-positioned skywatchers anywhere in the United States to witness the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing...
