Omaha NE

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha fire crews responded to a house fire Monday night. It happened just before 7:30 p.m. near 46th and Izard. The battalion chief at the scene said smoke was seen coming out of the garage when they arrived. They were able to put out the fire...

Looking to pick up some free items around Gretna, NE? Neighbors are giving away a few handy things this week — from kitchen gear to garage storage. Check out what’s available below!

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is injured after a crash early Tuesday on Interstate 80 in Omaha. Omaha police officers went to the crash on I-80 near 20th Street just after 2 a.m. Tuesday. Police dispatch confirmed with First Alert 6 that one person was taken to the hospital....

This Italian bakery in Nebraska serves cannoli that does not just taste good in the moment. It is the kind of cannoli you will think about long after the first bite, then suddenly crave again when you least expect it. That is what makes this place so easy to get...

You know that feeling when a place wins you over almost immediately?. That is exactly the vibe here. The smell alone gets your attention fast, and the whole place has that warm, relaxed energy that makes settling in feel easy. It is the kind of restaurant people get genuinely excited...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man accused of reselling goods stolen from other shops in the area at his own store has been sentenced to probation. Jarrod McIntyre, 45, was sentenced to 5 years probation for the charge of criminal conspiracy. Two counts of racketeering and theft were dismissed after changing his plea to no contest.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a domestic incident turned into a stabbing early Tuesday morning. According to Omaha Police, officers were dispatched to the scene near Benson Gardens Boulevard and Blondo street around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. At the scene, officers found the victim,...

Sarpy County’s roads are busy, and so is the hiring scene. Local companies are looking for dependable drivers—from pizza delivery to CDL pros ready for big routes and big pay.

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Omaha neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to garden supplies and even frozen food. Check out what’s available below!

With Melinda Bailey retiring as Benson High School’s principal, the search for the next principal started with high expectations. Cedric Cooper, a Benson alumni of 1994 and current principal of Lincoln East, began his career as a physical education and health teacher at Omaha Northwest High School, where he taught for 10 years. He later worked with the Avenue Scholars program at Benson before moving schools...