Freezing Rain and Snow Could Create Slick Roads in Nebraska
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – Rain is expected to transition to a wintry mix across parts of Nebraska Friday evening as a strong cold front moves through the region, bringing the potential for snow and icy conditions...
Vinny’s Tree Service appeals city rejection, says owner, convicted ex-councilman share name, not role
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A former Omaha city councilman who spent more than a year in federal prison believes the city is punishing a local business over a case of mistaken identity. For its part, Public Works says it is justified in rejecting the bid because the councilman’s previous actions...
78-year-old Nebraska woman billed 3 times by California fire department she never heard of
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - A bill that is stamped past due would get anyone’s attention, but an older woman in Nebraska refused to pay for an emergency response in a city 1,500 miles away. Linda Johnson has lived all 78 of her years in Omaha and never wished...
Two Killed By Tornado In Oklahoma As Severe Storm System Moves East
One tornado near Helena produced a debris field more than a mile wide.
City reopens traffic over repaired sinkhole site near Omaha’s Aksarben area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha officials reopened the intersection affected by the Aksarben-area sinkhole on Thursday. In a press conference Monday, Mayor John Ewing said the intersection at 67th and Pacific streets was set to reopen Thursday, advising drivers to use caution when traveling in the area ahead of the...
Sherwood Foundation gifts $1.1M for relief to former Tyson Foods workers in Lexington
OMAHA — A $1.1 million gift from Omaha-based Sherwood Foundation aims to provide emergency help to former Tyson Foods employees still looking for work after the company closed its Lexington, Nebraska, plant in January. The donation was announced Wednesday. Partnering nonprofit Lutheran Family Services is to begin...
Scene video: None injured after early morning house fire in Omaha
The fire started shortly before 1:30 a.m. Thursday in a house near 40th and Seward streets, near the Midtown area.
Iowa Horseshoe casino to open of Asian-Cajun fusion restaurant
Horseshoe Casino announced the grand opening of a new restaurant. Aroi Asian & Cajun Fusion Cuisine will offer Thai-inspired dishes as well as classic Cajun meals, including Cajun seafood and Saigon pork chops. It’s located on the gaming floor…. “We are thrilled to introduce Aroi to our guests and...
NOC sending 19 wrestlers at nationals March 6-7
TONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College wrestling is sending 19 wrestlers to the NJCAA National Wrestling Championships in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The two-day event is set for March 6-7. Those who will be participating are:. Women’s qualifiers are as follows:. 103: Leila Rosas, KyLee Smith. 110: Brooklynn Huggins, Angela...
Power outage reported in West Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Some Omaha Public Power District customers are without power Thursday morning. On its outage map at about 10:30 a.m., OPPD reported a power outage near 168th and Blondo streets in West Omaha affecting about 82 customers. An OPPD spokesperson told First Alert 6 early Thursday afternoon...
