New focus on 1984 Ponca Hills murder case brings hope to victim’s family
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s a case that haunts the victim’s family. They feel the system let down their sister. First Alert 6 sat down with family this week to take us back to that day. Investigators also took us to a crime scene that seems unchanged from the 1980s.
9 Massive Secondhand Stores In Nebraska Where Thrifty Locals Never Leave Empty-Handed
Want to find massive secondhand stores in Nebraska with unbeatable deals?. These 9 thrift shops offer incredible finds and prices that can’t be beat!. 1. Thrift America Omaha (Omaha) Thrift America knows how to make secondhand shopping feel like a treasure hunt. The store layout makes browsing simple and...
Lincoln water treatment plans raise concerns for Cass County neighbors
A massive Lincoln water treatment project is projected to come in 2048, but early plans spark concern for Cass County neighbors.
Academic Saturday School- A New Tool for Student Success
Last semester, Bellevue West administration reached out to a trial group of freshmen who were on the edge of failing a class for the semester. “We want to ensure that students are given opportunities to make up an assignment they may have missed or didn’t get it done,” dean Robert Klug said.
Vietnam Memorial on display in Council Bluffs over Memorial Day weekend
Pottawattamie County is looking for volunteer of all abilities to help with 'The Wall that Heals' over Memorial Day weekend. It's a 3/4 replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C.
KIOS FM Local News for Thursday, 2/12/26
Authorities have made more arrests in the murders of a Stromsburg couple and their unborn baby. Robert Tanner and Hannah Neville, who was pregnant, were shot to death and later buried in a wooded area. Tanner's half-brother Sterling James is charged with killing them, and James' wife is accused of helping her husband...
Musical about Neil Diamond opens at Omaha’s Orpheum Theater
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A musical celebrating the life of music icon Neil Diamond is now playing at the Orpheum Theater. Diamond is the artist behind hits like “America,” “I’m A Believer” and “Sweet Caroline.”. Joe Caskey serves as the standby for the Neil-Then,...
NEBRASKA SOFTBALL Recap – Jensen Makes Adjustments & Shines: #8 NEBRASKA 6 #10 LSU...
At the USTA invitational, Gretna freshman Alexis Jensen surrendered 5 home runs and gave up 19 hits in 10.1 innings of work. But she also struck out 21 batters while walking no one and displayed the stuff which led Coach Rhonda Revelle to pop her right into the #2 spot in the Huskers rotation to start 2026. Last...
Omaha Tribe works to preserve language with new learning apps
MACY, Neb. (KCAU) — Preserving a language and teaching it to the next generation takes effort, and some new technology can help make that task a little easier for members of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. The tribe announced on Facebook that learners can now use various apps to strengthen their knowledge of the Omaha […]
Mom’s donation completes Millard schools funding goal
A Millard mom's donation in memory of her late son helped fully fund wish lists for all 36 district schools for the first time.

















