Omaha driver enters plea in fatal, fiery April crash in Benson
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man has entered a plea to charges in connection with a fiery Benson crash that killed an Omaha woman in April. Chase Rivera, 23, pleaded no contest to motor vehicle homicide and driving under the influence on Sept. 2 in Douglas County District Court before Judge Kimberly Miller Pankonin.
Lyons man accused of stealing urn with victim’s mother’s ashes in Omaha burglary
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Lyons, Nebraska man was booked into Douglas County Corrections on Tuesday for allegedly burglarizing an apartment and stealing - among other items - an urn of the resident’s mother’s ashes. Bud Minshall, 49, faces one count of burglary - a felony. The Omaha...
Old Market business owner’s plants vandalized 5 times in 6 weeks
An Old Market business owner is frustrated after plants outside his restaurant were damaged 5 times in 6 weeks — and security camera footage is capturing it happening.
Wildlife center rescues rare cave bat that was trapped in Omaha office building: ‘Halloween...
In early September, the Nebraska Humane Society Animal Control responded to an unusual call: Employees were clocking in to work at an office building in Omaha when they saw a small bat crouched on the floor of their office space. Once the bat was safely secured, staff immediately transported it...
Midwest-based thrift store opening second Kansas City location next week
Kansas City is getting a second location of a thrift store chain next week. Thrift World , an Omaha-based organization, is opening a second Independence location at 17403 E US Hwy 24 on Sept. 14, the company announced in a Facebook post Tuesday. Since 1996, Thrift World has been selling donated items at affordable pric
Downtown Omaha sinkhole repairs complete, but legal fight continues
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Repairs to a sinkhole that opened in a downtown Omaha alley are complete, the city confirmed, though a legal dispute over who is responsible for the damage is still ongoing. The sinkhole formed in January 2025 when the road collapsed under a garbage truck in an...
Drums of Fall to benefit Totah Behavioral Health Authority
Presbyterian Medical Services will be hosting the Drums of Fall powwow from 11. m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 12 at the McGee Park Coliseum. Entry will be $5 per person or $20 for families of five or more with proceeds going to the Totah Behavioral Health Authority. According...
Nebraska Locals Swear By This Fish Fry Every Friday
Fridays here get a serious upgrade at a seafood spot locals protect like a cherished family secret. The fish arrives so crisp and fresh it quietly outshines the competition for miles in any direction. Curious? You should be!. Nebraska turns one Friday fish fry into a ritual worth centering your...
Sarpy County unveils new transportation plan
Sarpy County's new road network plan and sewer expansion could open 44,000 acres for future development.
City of Omaha Granted Planning Approval for New Indoor Aquatic Facility
Omaha has received planning approval for a new $20 million indoor aquatic facility featuring a 50-meter pool and 1,200 spectator seats. Current photo via Riley Lebbert / Greater Omaha Aquatics Foundation. The city of Omaha, Nebraska, home of the US Olympic Swimming Trials from 2008-2021, has received planning approval
