Sensory Santa event at Omaha Children’s Museum helps kids with autism
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - “It’s so important to me that my children always feel like they’re included.”. For kids with autism, Santa visits at the mall can be overwhelming. That’s where Autism Action Partnership steps in, hosting a Sensory Santa event. “Whether it’s the stress or...
Omaha Police share statistics from seatbelt enforcement effort over holiday weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is sharing their statistics from their recent “Make it Click” campaign. From November 26-30, OPD cracked down on seatbelt usage as part of a national and statewide effort. OPD said the operation resulted in 534 citations, and shared some statistics...
This Iconic Italian Bakery In Nebraska Serves Up The Best Garlic Cheese Bread You’ll...
Hidden in Omaha’s historic Little Italy neighborhood sits a brick building with modest green awnings that houses a culinary treasure trove known as Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizzeria. The unassuming exterior might not catch your eye immediately, but the intoxicating aromas wafting from inside have been stopping...
Work release inmate escapes from Council Bluffs facility
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - The Iowa Department of Corrections is reporting the escape of an inmate last Thursday. According to a release, Ashley Nicole Duncan, 31, did not report back to the Council Bluffs Residential Correctional Facility on Thursday as instructed. Duncan is a white woman who stands at...
State claims Honey Creek Resort injunction isn’t in the public interest
The State of Iowa is contesting an injunction issued in a lawsuit brought by the former operator of the state-owned Honey Creek Resort in southern Iowa. The lawsuit, filed last month in Polk County District Court by Achieva Enterprises, alleges state officials have misled the public into believing the company acted...
From buffing floors to buffing antlers, custodian’s talent for taxidermy leads to lifelong passion
At night, Rick Jacobsen is a quiet custodian who cleans the rooms and hallways of the school. However, by day, he practices the art he’s spent a lifetime mastering: taxidermy. Deer mounts with enormous antlers and birds frozen in mid-flight greet visitors as they enter Countryside Taxidermy Studio in...
Omaha police adapt training for permitless carry law
Omaha police expand training program to address challenges from Nebraska's permitless carry law, including scenario-based exercises.
Omaha police warn of dangerous new synthetic cannabinoid in metro area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department Narcotics Unit is cautioning the public about a dangerous new synthetic cannabinoid trend in the Omaha metropolitan area. During a recent overdose investigation, narcotics unit detectives seized a substance referred to as “5-fluoro-ADB”. According to the DEA, 5F-ADB is...
Officers injured in gas station shooting all discharged from hospital, OPD confirms
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police confirmed all three officers injured in the shooting at a south Omaha QuikTrip last week are out of the hospital and recovering at home. Police say one officer who was injured by shrapnel was discharged the day of the shooting. The second was discharged...
Apartment Complex at 61st & Arbor
A small apartment complex on the southwest corner of 61st & Arbor Street will be demolished to make way for an apartment building as part of the Southside Terrace redevelopment project. While that project is primarily located in South Omaha around 30th & R Street, this complex is considered to be replacement housing....
