Douglas County Sheriff’s Office auctions party bus over unpaid taxes
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is auctioning off a party bus to the public after the company that owned it refused to pay almost $8,000 in taxes. Sheriff’s office issues thousands of distress warrants each year. The Sheriff’s Office says it issues approximately 3,500...
Nebraska Invented The Reuben, And This Family-Run Omaha Pub Serves One Regulars Call The...
There’s a certain kind of Nebraska building that gives away nothing from the sidewalk. Flat front, a few windows, sports channels flickering somewhere inside, and no hint that the kitchen jammed into the corner is turning out sandwiches people drive across town for. I walked past one on a...
Council Bluffs WWII POW laid to rest in Omaha after remains identified
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Cpl. Robert C. Pierce grew up in Council Bluffs and fought for the country during World War II. In January of this year, the POW/MIA Accounting Agency gave his family closure when they identified his remains. Pierce is finally home. Pierce served in the United States...
Storms tonight followed by much-anticipated cooler weather
Thunderstorms will become scattered heading into Tuesday evening as a cold front moves into and through the region. A few of these storm cells may reach severe levels, capable of 50-65 MPH wind gusts and pockets of large hail up to 1.50" through 8-10 PM. As the front continues to head south tonight, the rain will remai
Man arrested for allegedly carrying firecracker, lighter into Omaha airport
A man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly attempting to carry a firecracker and multiple lighters through security at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield. Che Kristian Salpas was charged via criminal complaint in federal court with carrying an explosive into an airport, a felony that carries up to five years in prison. A c
Sculpture honoring Omaha’s “Broom Man” to be unveiled in Turner Park
A sculpture honoring Rev. Livingston Wells, a blind Omaha broom seller, will be unveiled Wednesday in Midtown's Turner Park.
Nebraska Nissan Driver Flees Street Takeover, Does More Burnouts, Then Loses a Tire, Sheriff...
A Nissan driver fled deputies Friday night after Omaha police spotted him doing donuts at a street takeover in Douglas County, Nebraska. The takeover was at 216th Street and Rainwood Road. The Douglas County Sheriff’s ... Read more
Two west Omaha cake pop stands are now allowed to reopen after neighborhood HOA...
WEST OMAHA, NE. — Two cake pop stand owners in west Omaha's Whitetail Creek neighborhood can reopen after their homeowners association reversed its closure order. Sage HOA says Kristin McNabb and Jessica Hegge can stay open as long as they do not have signs in their yard. On Sept....
University of Nebraska system sees increase in new students, lower overall enrollment
The University of Nebraska system saw an increase in freshmen for the 2026-27 academic year, while overall enrollment declined. An NU press release said enrollment of first-year students hit 7,987 at the start of the fall semester, an increase of 163 students compared to 7,824 in 2025. Overall enrollment across...
Girl injured in tubing crash near Cedar Creek expected to recover, father says
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The father of a 9-year-old girl hurt in a tubing crash near Cedar Creek said she is already up and walking, according to First Alert 6. The girl was life-flighted to Omaha after the crash. Her official condition has not been released. Her father did not want to speak on camera and was not comfortab
