Isolated Storms Before Hot Thursday
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 7pm Wednesday evening. This includes Lincoln & Omaha. Isolated strong to severe storms will be possible along an unstable boundary along and north of I-80 through this evening. noon-3pm, isolated to sporadic showers and T-storms will move ENE from the Tri- cities....
Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested...
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Authorities release cause of death for man in deputy-involved shooting Sunday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The cause of death for a man who shot a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Sunday has been released. Authorities said Brian Huggins, 39, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene of the shooting. The final autopsy report will provide more conclusive evidence, which can take up to 60 days to complete.
Omaha police crack down on street racing a year after city ordinance passes
Omaha police have cited or arrested 42 people directly for street racing in the past year, but midtown neighbors say continuous enforcement is still needed across the city.
Autopsy suggests Douglas County man’s fatal gunshot wound was self-inflicted, sheriff says
OMAHA, Neb. — A Douglas County deputy was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Omaha on April 12, and the suspect later died from what investigators now say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call at 11:49 a.m....
JUCO Center Wesly Rosa Signs With Alan Huss, Creighton
Dream City Community College center Wesly Rosa has committed and signed with the Creighton Bluejays, per source. Rosa is a native of Cape Verde, Africa and was physically imposing for the Conquistadors in 2025. Interested in joining our VIP message board for exclusive updates and more? Get your annual VIP...
Omaha City Council recognizes deputy shot
Sheriff Aaron Hanson says the incident is still under investigation—but points to the circumstances deputies walked into.
Blowing trash draws concerns from neighbors, small horse in northeast Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An eyesore across the road has a neighbor frustrated. But it’s not just the bad look that has her worried. After spending her workday delivering mail, Carrie Hammers comes home to pick up her yard. “Yeah, this is just today,” Hammers said. Across Laurel...
Papillion La Vista school board discusses new middle school busing options
The Papillion La Vista Community School Board began formal discussions Monday night about providing families with more busing options to safely transport students who do not live on existing routes.
City council approves land for new North Downtown pro soccer stadium
The city council voted 7-0 to purchase land for a new 11-acre professional soccer stadium and entertainment district in North Downtown
