Proposed state cuts could eliminate care hours for families with disabled children
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Aaron Kuecker’s two daughters have cerebral palsy and need constant care. The family currently receives 112 hours a week of state-funded care, but proposed cuts would slash that to 40 hours. The Kuecker family adopted 19-year-old Chitti and 10-year-old Saha from India five years ago....
Arrest warrant filed in Omaha cemetery theft
Investigators in Sarpy County believe they’ve found the person responsible for stealing bronze letters from Omaha National Cemetery.
Dr. Ali Khan’s Global Fight for Public Health
Story by Christopher Burbach. Dr. Ali Kahn knelt down outside a Karachi doorway and extended his hand. The young girl who, moments earlier, had just received the polio vaccine extended her hand and a skeptical look toward the smiling doctor in a red hat emblazoned with a white “N.”
Omaha man’s wheelchair towed, then released after misunderstanding
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A disabled Omaha man recently spent a frantic few days worried that he would be left homebound for the holidays and beyond. His primary means of transportation got caught in the middle of a misunderstanding involving the city of Omaha. Even after three strokes, Arley Bean...
Council Bluffs first responders and St. Albert conduct active shooter simulation
First responders and St. Albert schools conducted an active shooter simulation to better prepare for emergency scenarios. The realistic training involved volunteers playing various roles.
Man Cited For November Crash That Killed Woman in Northeast Lincoln
Lincoln Police has arrested a man in connection with a pedestrian crash November 15th that killed 61-year-old Kristine Hess of Omaha. Police say she was struck by a vehicle at 48th and St. Paul around 10:45 a.m. On December 19th, 33-year-old Cesar Leos of Lincoln, was cited and released for...
Granite City Mayor researching data centers as “middle men,” express interest
Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson has taken multiple trips to Papillion Nebraska, seeking to learn about their data center and its impact on their local economy.
Two more arrests made in connection with Benson homicide
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha police have arrested two more suspects in connection with a homicide case that happened in Benson Dec. 12. Barry Burrus, 18, was booked into Douglas County Corrections on charges of 1st-degree murder, possession of a defaced firearm and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Honduran man convicted of assaulting federal officer during ICE operation in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A federal jury convicted a Honduran man of assaulting a federal officer during an ICE operation at an Omaha food processing plant this summer. Marvin Zepeda, 37, was found guilty on charges stemming from the ICE operation at Glenn Valley Foods in June. Evidence showed law...
Omaha memorials honor 117 homeless individuals who died this year
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two memorial events honored 117 homeless individuals who died in Omaha this year, with ceremonies held at Gene Leahy Mall and Open Door Mission. The memorials featured 117 shoes and 117 candles to represent each person who lost their life. Many of the deceased never received funerals or formal...
