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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The metro area is still mourning after losing one of its own in the war against Iran. Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue died in Kuwait when his facility was hit by an unmanned aircraft. The sergeant’s friends say he was a dedicated family man...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – Clocks across Nebraska will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to remind homeowners to complete several...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – Wednesday — Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop late Thursday night into early Friday morning across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with a small but notable chance of...

Any service member with a connection to Sarpy County can have their name added to the wall. Neighbors can also purchase plaques to dedicate to loved ones.

The Great Reuben Debate is an annual competition in Omaha, Nebraska, where restaurants compete to make the best Reuben sandwich, a classic American dish. Every year for the past seven years, the historic Blackstone District in Omaha, Nebraska, has hosted a fierce competition that dwarfs the likes of the Super Bowl...

A Manilla man was killed last night (Monday) after the vehicle he was driving collided head-on with a pickup truck in western Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 5:42 p.m. in Harrison County on U.S. Highway 30, about a mile southwest of Logan. Authorities say 30-year-old...

Founded in 2017 in Rogers, Arkansas, 7 Brew has quickly become one of the most popular drive-thru coffee spots in the United States. It is best known for radiating kindness, fun drinks and quick service. After seeing all the rave reviews on TikTok, I was extremely excited when the company announced it was opening its...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A partnership between the Salvation Army and the City of Omaha’s Parks and Recreation Department is placing people experiencing homelessness in paid work maintaining the city’s green spaces — and, for some, leading to full-time employment. The program, called Way to Work, accepts...

Police officers responded to the crash at about 11 p.m. Monday at Interstate 480 and Martha Street.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in 1955, Omaha’s first streetcar system made its final public run. Operated by the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway Company, the streetcar played a significant role in the city’s growth and development, becoming a dominant form of public transportation. Buses...