City of Omaha unveils snowplow naming contest winners
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha has revealed the two winning names in their snowplow naming contest. A release from the Public Works Department shared the names, both inspired by classic movies, are Snowbi Wan Kenobi and Big LePlowski. Plow operators came up with the list of names...
Douglas County authorities seek help identifying package theft suspect
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying people captured on video in connection with a package theft. Investigators believe the person wearing a tan coat stole a delivery from a home near North 48th and Highway 75 last Friday.
Bob Dylan Announces Extensive 2026 U.S. Tour
As Bob Dylan promised with an X post a little under a month ago, the Rough and Rowdy Ways tour is coming back in 2026. The musician has rolled out a 27-date United States run, which kicks off March 21 in Omaha and wraps up May 1 in Abilene, Texas. John Popper on 'Run-Around' at 30 -- And Nearly Dying This Year The...
Grand Island man charged after newborn son treated for serious injuries
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island father is facing a child abuse charge after his infant son had to be treated at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha. Jovanny Garcia Garcia, 30, is charged with one count of intentional child abuse resulting in injury. This is a class 2 felony.
Co-workers honor Omaha hit-and-run victim with memorial gathering
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Co-workers of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash last month gathered Sunday night to honor his life at the scene where he died. Osborn Henderson Jr., 63, was struck and killed Nov. 14 while attempting to cross 84th Street near Blondo. The driver of the pickup truck that hit him fled the scene,...
‘Brain drain’ alarm escalates: Omaha and business leaders flag job lag
OMAHA — Better jobs, opportunities, recreation and desire for diversity and belonging. Those surfaced as top reasons an Omaha audience recently gave for why talented people they know fled for other states. What could stop that so-called brain drain? The group offered advice, including: Higher paying jobs with growth...
Lincoln Avenue Closure Between West 23rd and 24th Avenues to Affect Local Traffic December...
The City of Bellevue will close Lincoln Avenue between West 23rd Avenue and West 24th Avenue from December 8 to December 19, 2025. The closure is for Perry Reid Construction to install a water main service for the apartment complex at 2306 Lincoln Avenue.
Staying cold for Sunday, but warmer weather arrives early next week
Midweek cold front to bring another cold snap by the weekend. We stay cold on Sunday with highs in the low 20s. Some afternoon snow flurries or a light snow shower is possible, though no accumulation is expected at this time. Monday begins a brief warm-up with highs into the...
Department Now Running Two 100-Foot Aerial Platforms
The Omaha (NE) Fire Department wanted to replace two older midmount aerial platforms, so the department shopped around among several aerial manufacturers. The Pierce Manufacturing Road Rally came to Omaha showcasing a 100-foot Ascendant midmount aerial platform, and firefighters got the opportunity to drive and...
Man saws into game machine at laundromat, steals over $11,000
OMAHA, Neb. — A masked man broke into a game machine at a laundromat in Omaha, Nebraska, stealing over $11,000 in cash. The incident happened on the night of Nov. 10. The suspect was seen on video sitting at the machine, looking at his phone and surveying the area before acting.
