Flood rescues mount as downpours shatter all-time rainfall record in Nebraska town
Moisture from Pacific hurricanes Polo and Odalys has combined with a storm moving out of the West to fuel the flooding deluge. Flooding has forced water rescues, closed highways and overwhelmed wastewater infrastructure across the Plains, with additional downpours looming for parts of Texas and the South Central states
Five Restaurants Named Tenderloin Finalists
Iowa’s iconic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is once again taking center stage as the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) announces the five finalists in its 2026 Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. The five finalists, listed alphabetically, are:. Friends Hide-A-Way — Underwood. Landmark Grill & Grind — Williams
Omaha officials recap city’s response to overnight flooding
Mayor John Ewing Jr. and Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Crotzer talked about the dozens of recues emergency crews performed amid overnight flooding.
Omaha sewer maintenance shop impacted by flooding
Omaha sewer maintenance workers couldn't get to work because of the overnight flooding around the shop.
Iowa creek rises over banks, slams debris into bridge supports
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa. (WOWT) - Heavy overnight rain sent Mosquito Creek far over its banks in the northwest corner of Pottawattamie County. By morning, neighbors gathered to look at the water. Pottawattamie County emergency management reported conditions similar to what was observed at the creek, according to the stati
SCENE VIDEO: Omaha floods washes out I-680 construction site
The whole construction site along Interstate 680 north of Pacific Street was washed out by overnight flooding that started Wednesday.
Omaha’s Karen Addition hit hardest by overnight flooding
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Flood water caused the most damage in Omaha’s Karen Addition following last night’s storm. People living in the neighborhood, located next to the Little Papio Creek, are accustomed to high water. Some residents ordered bigger garbage cans to clean up the mess. Basement flooded...
Bellevue resident recalls shocking aftermath of flooding
Severe flooding in Sarpy Co. from Wednesday night storm leaves several roads flooded and residents shocked by the aftermath
Omaha overnight flooding triggers 1,800 emergency calls, dozens rescued
Heavy rain flooded parts of Omaha, prompting 1,800 emergency calls. Crews rescued 50 by boat. No deaths or injuries were reported.
Douglas County Board responds to state auditor criticism, sheriff says criminal probe still on
OMAHA — The Douglas County Board on Thursday announced that it sees no allegations of criminal wrongdoing in a state auditor’s probe of a county program that serves the poor, despite the sheriff’s call for a law enforcement investigation. Sheriff Aaron Hanson said in response that his investigation will go on. He said
