Omaha Police investigating home invasion, cutting on New Year’s Day
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is investigating after a cutting in North Omaha on New Year’s Day. Officers found a man outside of his residence near 24th and Pratt streets just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday. The 28-year-old man told police that the suspects broke into his...
University of Nebraska is eliminating a key climate research department
This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories. In his 15 years of farming full time, Quentin Connealy has weathered his share of storms — literally. The first major flood...
Nebraska–Kansas Sky Alert 2026: Best Seats in the Central U.S.
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE / Topeka, KS – Residents across Nebraska and Kansas will be among the best-positioned skywatchers anywhere in the United States to witness the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing...
The Massive Thrift Store In Nebraska Where $30 Fills Your Backseat With Bargains
Ever had that magical moment when you flip over a price tag expecting financial heartbreak but instead find a number so low you check twice to make sure it’s not missing a digit?. That’s the everyday reality at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Omaha, where thirty bucks...
Nebraska corrections reports death of 63-year-old inmate
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A 63-year-old man serving a life sentence for murder died at the Nebraska correctional treatment center on New Year’s Day. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said in a news release Friday that Vern Krimmel was receiving treatment for a medical condition, but that his cause of...
Nebraska Weather Alert Today: Omaha Hits 52°, Cold Drop Tonight Ahead of New Year’s...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska – A mild breeze sweeps across eastern Nebraska this morning, softening the winter air and giving roads a dry, easy start. Sun breaks through clouds as temperatures climb quickly, offering a brief...
3 arrested for cable theft under Blondo Street bridge
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three men are starting their new year behind bars. They are accused of stealing cable underneath the Blondo Street bridge at 117th Street on New Year’s Eve morning. An Omaha police report states a representative of CenturyLink spotted three men via camera underneath the bridge...
Road rage incident in west Omaha leads to teen’s arrest
A 17-year-old was arrested after Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of a car attempting to run another car off the road early Thursday.
Omaha businesses embrace “Dry January”
Omaha businesses are creating sophisticated mocktails and alcohol-free experiences for Dry January participants seeking wellness without sacrifice.
‘She’ll always help you’: South Omaha community advocate dead at 51
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Shanda Kohler, a South Omaha community advocate who spent years helping neighbors through her Facebook page “We Are South Omaha,” died suddenly from influenza A. She was 51. Family members said Kohler died within hours of becoming sick last week. More than 4,000 people...
