Nebraska State Patrol cruiser involved in crash
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shared video across their platforms from a crash on 204th Street near the intersection at Harrison.
Hantavirus update: CDC confirms 2 brought to Omaha facility ordered to quarantine
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The CDC issued quarantine orders Monday for two of the M/V Hondius cruise ship passengers brought to Omaha for observation at the National Quarantine Unit at UNMC-Nebraska Medicine. “The orders were signed by CDC’s Acting Director and issued under the Public Health Service Act,” a Tuesday...
NWS Confirms Sunday Night Tornadoes, Investigating Monday Storm Reports
VALLEY–(KFOR May 19)–Storm assessment teams were out again in southeast Nebraska on Tuesday, after severe weather Monday produced at least five reports of tornadoes between Jefferson and Richardson Counties. At one-point late Monday afternoon, Pawnee City in Pawnee County was under a tornado emergency, due to a reporte
Exclusive: Omaha community rallies to help homeless man beaten in attack
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man brutally beaten with pipes and boards while his attackers filmed it has prompted a community response, turning outrage into action. According to Omaha police, eight to 10 people attacked Sean Johnson, a man who had been living in an abandoned building on Center Street, on May 12. They brought
Omaha Supernovas hire LOVB Austin head coach Chris McGown to lead team
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Supernovas have a new face at the helm. A release from the Supernovas says the team has hired Chris McGown, most recently the head coach of LOVB Austin, as the newest head coach of the squad. “I’m thrilled to join the Supernovas organization and...
St. Albert soccer star Moseley to play for NAIA powerhouse Hastings
(Council Bluffs) -- St. Albert soccer standout Krys Moseley has landed an opportunity at the next level with Hastings in Nebraska. “The new head coach (Coach Mike Paye stands out),” Moseley told KMA Sports of his decision. “The new program he brings to Hastings, and their history of winning. Hopefully, we can get anoth
Indian Creek Golf Course completes renovations and is staying open to the public
Indian Creek Golf Course in Elkhorn unveils a multi-million dollar clubhouse renovation and is staying open to the public.
Today in History – May 19: Civil rights activist Malcolm X born in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in 1925, civil rights activist Malcolm X was born in Omaha. Born Malcolm Little, he chose the surname “X” after becoming a devout follower of the Muslim religion. He was eventually appointed as a minister and national spokesman for the Nation...
Nebraska PSC approves 12 claims against Hansen-Mueller grain dealer bond
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska’s Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved an order determining claims against the bond of an Omaha grain dealer. A release from the PSC says they have determined the claims against the $1 million bond of Hansen-Mueller Co., which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and ce
GPC agrees to acquire Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska operations
GPC has agreed to acquire Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska operations in communities like Blair, Fremont, Wayne, Bellevue, and Winnebago. Great Plains Communications (GPC) announced Tuesday it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Nebraska business of Fastwyre Broadband, the regional internet provider operated

















