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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Douglas County deputy attorney serving as a Nebraska Regent is facing charges after authorities say her blood-alcohol level registered at more than four times the legal limit in the aftermatch of a head-on crash that left one person with life-threatening injuries. Douglas County Court...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have arrested one of the seven people injured in Saturday’s early morning shooting in North Omaha. Omaha Police said in a news release Monday afternoon that 31-year-old Maurice Brown is facing seven counts of using a gun to commit a felony, six counts of second-degree assault, one county...

A woman and three juveniles were injured Friday evening after a medical emergency led to a crash on Interstate 29 in Holt County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:20 p.m. about 10 miles south of Craig. A 2019 Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound when...

The Omaha STEM Ecosystem has announced the inaugural STEM Impact Awards, a new annual event celebrating excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics across Nebraska. The STEM Impact Awards will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to honor individuals and organizations...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha Public Schools teacher accused of sharing nude photos of his ex-girlfriend on social media reached a plea agreement Monday morning. Juan Oropeza-Perez, 24, has pleaded “no contest” to three counts of intruding on a person without consent. Two more of the same charges were dropped.

(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 18-year-old Alex Carter Burnison, of Emerson, on August 3rd for Possession of Marijuana 1st. Bond was set at $1,000. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to [email protected].

Anyone who has spent time with a preschooler knows that they will ask a million questions. Their inquisitive minds wonder aloud the darndest things: Why is the sky blue? Where is Grandpa’s hair? Where do babies come from?. Katie Krause figured out how to turn young children’s natural curiosity...

The last of the rain should fade away as it drifts southeast of Omaha in the first half of the afternoon. By late afternoon, even the wetter areas will start to see more sunshine. This will get us a little warmer with upper 70s. While the wildfire smoke is still...

Seven out of the 10 best U.S. metros for young homeowners in the country are in the Midwest, according to a recent study.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have identified the person killed in a shooting in North Omaha early Monday morning. Omaha police officers were called to the shooting near 24th and Patrick streets shortly after midnight Monday. According to dispatch, three people were taken to the hospital for their injuries. One...