Bertolino extradited to Pottawattamie County
The Florida man who reportedly attacked a police officer at a Lincoln Arby’s is now behind bars in Council Bluffs, facing a murder charge.
4-vehicle crash in southwest Omaha leaves at least 2 hurt
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - At least two people are hurt following a four-car crash in southwest Omaha on Monday morning. Omaha police officers were called to the crash near 108th and Harrison streets at about 11:30 a.m. Monday. An initial investigation found that a black 2017 Hyundai Tucson was southbound...
Wake Up Recap: Elk River drowning, rollover crash
(KOAM) -- Law enforcement investigates a drowning in Elk River, and a Cherryvale man suffers serious injuries following a rollover crash.
Authorities investigating shooting call in Ralston
RALSTON, Neb. (WOWT) - Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in Ralston late Monday. The call came out at about 11:40 p.m. Monday to a home near 77th Street and Serum Avenue. Despite the initial report, First Alert 6 is told by officers on the scene that no one...
3 teens arrested after gunpoint robbery on ORBT bus
Three teens were arrested after police say they robbed two people at gunpoint on an ORBT bus along its route in Central Omaha
Omaha police issue 715 citations, make 100 arrests in special street enforcement
Omaha police made 100 arrests and issued 715 citations for street racing and reckless driving between March 1 and April 30.
Florida man extradited from Lincoln to Council Bluffs for Carter Lake murder charge
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Florida man who reportedly attacked a police officer at a Lincoln Arby’s is now behind bars in Council Bluffs, facing a murder charge. Joseph Bertolino III is charged with killing 62-year-old Kenneth Gauff at a Carter Lake hotel last Tuesday. He waived his right...
Munroe-Meyer Guild’s Annual Garden Walk Scheduled for June 14
Tickets for the event, which showcases five gardens, are on sale now. The public is invited to tour five gardens spread across southwest and west Omaha during the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 57th annual Garden Walk later this spring. The event, slated for June 14, supports innovative programming and research at...
Omaha woman booked for drug possession in Glenwood
(Glenwood) -- An Omaha woman faces drug possession charges following her arrest in Glenwood Friday. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 45-year-old Kerri Elizabeth Rajca was arrested shortly after 12:15 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance, 3rd or subsequent offense. Authorities say the arrest occurred near the intersection of Hilman Road and westbound U.S. Highway 34.
Public invited to honor deceased Omaha veterans without known survivors
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Eight area veterans with no known surviving family members will be honored at the Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Patriot Guard Riders will provide an escort in honor of the local deceased veterans with no known family, known as “unaccompanied veterans,” ahead of the ceremony, slated for 3:30 p.m.

















