Banana Ball Brings Firefighters, Party Animals to Omaha’s Charles Schwab Field in 2027
Banana Ball is headed to the home of the College World Series. The Firefighters and the Party Animals will face off at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on September 3 and September 4, 2027, bringing the fast-growing baseball entertainment league to the same dirt where Division I programs have chased national titles for more than a decade.
Young bobcat found at campground outside of Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc. (NWR) unveiled the recent arrival of a bobcat kitten. The bobcat reportedly approached campers at a campground. According to NWR, young bobcats are naturally curious. However, this bobcat was too comfortable around people. NWR said this raised worries that he was...
Omaha man walks to Lincoln to honor missing woman Regina Bos
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Regina Bos walked out of Duggan’s Pub in Lincoln 26 years ago and was never seen again. Now, one man is walking from Omaha to Duggan’s Pub in Lincoln to raise awareness of her case and for Nebraska Missing Persons Day. Josh Kangley...
Nebraska-Iowa Weather Alert: Freeze Threat Before Warmup Oct 17-21
A freeze watch threatens plants and exposed plumbing before highs rebound into the upper 70s.
Omaha nonprofit furnishes homes for flood victims
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two weeks after a Sept. 30 flood, Omaha families are beginning to rebuild. A local nonprofit called The Furniture Project is helping victims furnish their homes. Drew Gerken founded The Furniture Project in 2013. The organization collects, cleans and distributes furniture and furnishing essentials for families...
Bellevue reveals waterpark renderings, new development deal
Bellevue unveils Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark renderings and signs a 35-acre deal to advance the Bellevue Bay Entertainment District.
Nebraska Winter Outlook 2026-27: Omaha Snow, Cold Expectations
Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island face uncertain snowfall totals as El Niño shapes winter expectations.
Omaha woman arrested as 2nd suspect in Medicaid fraud conspiracy worth millions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha woman is the second of three suspects to be arrested for her alleged role in a Medicaid fraud conspiracy worth millions of dollars, according to court records. Persha Cooper, 41, was booked into Douglas County Corrections Wednesday for one count of theft by deception...
Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Strong winds, cold air, and a Freeze Watch
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The rain is starting to wrap up in Omaha Thursday evening. Now our attention turns to strong winds overnight into Friday morning, with cold wind chills too. There is also a Freeze Watch in effect for most of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa for early Saturday. Widespread frost is likely, but many cities will also get the first freeze of the season too.
Council Bluffs neighbors show up in rain, pay respects to fallen firefighter
Council Bluffs mourns firefighter Charles Jones, 52, who died after a medical emergency while responding to a call. He served the community for 19 years.

















