City of Omaha adding traffic control measures to N 30th Street
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Increased safety on a busy North Omaha street is the end goal of a priority project in the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan. Those living and working in Florence say North 30th Street is almost like a speedway. That’s hopefully changing with the city adding...
Today in History – Oct. 14: Submarine now in Omaha park launches as training...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day back in 1953, one of the smallest submarines ever built for the U.S. Navy officially launched. The USS Marlin performed as a target and training ship for 15 years. In that time, it was deployed to Guantanamo Bay, and served for target duty...
Bellevue Man Accused of Enticing Minor Set to Face Judge in Sarpy County Court
BELLEVUE, NEBRASKA — A Bellevue man accused of enticing a minor is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning after being arrested earlier this week. Police identified the suspect as Daniel Munoz, who was taken into custody Monday and is currently being held at the Sarpy County Jail.
Community continues to rally to support Offutt Air Force Base families
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The government shutdown stretching into its third week has forced hundreds of military families at Offutt Air Force Base to seek food assistance as civilian workers remain unpaid since the federal closure began. While military service members received pay earlier this week, civilian employees at...
Man accused of several violent attacks
A homeless man who wanders downtown Omaha is behind bars tonight after allegedly attacking an off-duty Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy working security.
North Omaha families celebrate new Habitat for Humanity homes
Three North Omaha families celebrate new Habitat for Humanity homes—marking stability, hope, and generational wealth after years of hard work and partnership.
Omaha Father of Four Fatally Stabbed in Benson Neighborhood; 14-Year-Old Arrested for Murder
OMAHA, NEBRASKA — A 38-year-old father of four was fatally stabbed at his home south of Benson Park late Monday night, and a 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with his death. Police identified the victim as Christopher J. Jackson of Omaha, who died after suffering a stab...
Omaha Police arrest suspect in attack on nurse in hospital parking lot
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have a 22-year-old man in custody who they say robbed and assaulted a nurse in an Omaha hospital parking lot earlier this month. Mocktavin Dial was booked Saturday on preliminary charges of first-degree false imprisonment, assault by strangulation, and robbery, according to an OPD news...
Going for gold (and silver), as local sellers and buyers react to records
While 3 News Now was at Sol's Jewelry & Loan, a call came in from someone wanting to sell a gold bar. General Manager John Dineen said, these days, those calls are not unusual.
Omaha Parks and Rec finalizes 20-year master plan
In a social media post Tuesday, park officials shared the completion of the 20-year Comprehensive Master Plan.