Douglas County authorities arrest 3 in connection to string of car break-ins in Bennington
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests in connection to a string of car break-ins in Bennington. A DCSO release says three men, were arrested after reports of suspicious people going through cars near the intersection of 4th and 158th streets. A caller...
This Day in History – August 8: 2,500 Mormon pioneers settled near Omaha
August 8, 1846 — 2,500 Mormon pioneers settled near Omaha. 2,500 Mormons created a settlement called “Cutler’s Park” in August 1846 in what is now Omaha. The settlement is considered Nebraska’s first town. The settlers got permission from a U.S. Indian Agent to settle there and elected a mayor, city council, had...
Things to do: Activities and events in the Omaha metro, August 8-10
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro this weekend. A community wide-open house event, called “Open Omaha,” is being held on Saturday in Omaha. Local businesses and creative spaces throughout the metro are participating in the event. According to the website, it is...
Norden Dance Hall connects boots to their roots in Keya Paha County
This Day in History - August 8: 2,500 Mormon pioneers settled near Omaha. 2,500 Mormons created a settlement called “Cutler’s Park” in August 1846 in what is now Omaha. This Day in History - August 7: George Washington creates the Purple Heart. Updated: Aug. 7, 2025 at...
Omaha area rainfall totals from Wednesday morning storms
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Many Omaha residents woke up to the sounds of thunder and heavy rainfall this morning. Although most of the storms cleared out by 10 a.m., they left behind some considerable rain totals. Eppley Airfield received over 1.5″! The heaviest totals fell in the northeast corner of the viewing area.
Bennington Police urge drivers to keep valuables out of cars following break-ins, thefts
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - Bennington Police have a tip for drivers after a string of car break-ins and thefts overnight Tuesday. The thefts and break-ins were caught on video through various Ring doorbell cameras. The footage captured by police shows a group of four people driving in the neighborhood in...
Omaha residents along 108th Street excited for road project
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Natalie Leonard loves to tend to her garden in front of her home along 108th Street. “When I got the flowers blooming, I definitely take a lot of pride in that,” Leonard said. Her work means she’s often close to the busy road. “With...
Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office shares results of July traffic enforcement efforts
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of its speeding enforcement campaign last month. In a release sent Thursday, SCSO says it partnered with The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office from July 20 through July 31. During the “Speed Prevention...
Man arrested after North Omaha shooting has bond increased, formally charged with manslaughter
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man arrested in connection to a fatal North Omaha shooting has been formally charged with manslaughter and had his bond increased. Jonathan Nauden, 25, was charged with manslaughter in court Thursday morning, and had his bond increased to $750,000. Nauden’s bond was previously set at $500,000.
Doctors concerned as HHS cuts funding for mRNA vaccine research
The Department of Health & Human Services announced a plan to cut $500 million worth of contracts for mRNA vaccine development and research. Local doctors tell 3 News Now their concerns.
