One year later: Repairs continue at 16th Street sinkhole, no completion date set
Downtown Omaha's sinkhole on 16th Street marks its one-year anniversary with work ongoing. Reporter Molly Hudson talked with Mayor Ewing and neighbors about where repairs stand now.
New warming center with shower facility opens in Council Bluffs
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new warming center will open Monday in Council Bluffs as winter weather settles into the area, offering homeless individuals a place to stay safe and access resources. New Visions Homeless Services is preparing to open the center near 16th and Avenue I. The organization said...
University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor resigns after DUI charge
University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor announced she’ll resign from her position after being accused of causing a crash while drunk in Omaha. State lawmakers and others have called on her to resign after Douglas County prosecutors charged O’Connor in July 2025 with driving under the influence with serious...
Woman accused in husband’s death appears in court
Brenda Bogacz, 71, appeared in court in a wheelchair on Friday after her arrest Tuesday on a charge of criminal homicide.
Oops: Man trips, unplugs New Year’s Eve fireworks halfway through the show
A man accidentally ended a New Year's Eve fireworks show in Omaha, Nebraska, early after tripping over a cord.
Fire destroys homeless encampment in Northwest Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Several people are displaced in these cold temperatures after a fire destroyed an encampment this afternoon. The fire occurred along the Papio Creek at roughly 88th Street and West Maple Road. About six or seven tents made up this encampment, and everyone was able to get...
Omaha couple dead after car accident in Saunders County
An Omaha couple is dead after a crash near Waterloo Friday morning. The Saunders County Sheriff's Office says distracted driving could be a factor
Douglas County, NE – Weather Alert: Plows Deployed as Roads Turn Slick; Drivers Warned...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – Drivers across eastern Nebraska are being urged to use caution today as freezing drizzle and light snow create slick, deceptive road conditions, especially on highways and rural routes....
Light wintry mix looking more likely for Friday afternoon
We are cloudy with highs in the mid-30s on Friday. There is a chance of a wintry mix moving into northeast Nebraska by the afternoon. However, it has a lot of dry air to overcome, so it's unclear how much will reach the ground. The mixture (mostly sleet to snow) could arrive in Omaha after 2 pm. It should be light...
Omaha house fire at 54th, Ames results in arrest
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A home is unlivable after a fire in an Omaha neighborhood today. Omaha Fire officials said they saw smoke coming from the home at 54th and Ames. The call came in at about 1:57 p.m. The fire spread to the attic, leaving extensive damage. One person...
