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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...

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...

(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.

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.

The Durham Museum is in Omaha's historic Union Station, built by Union Pacific Railroad and opened in 1931. The building is one of the country's best examples of art deco architecture, and the museum itself houses a range of permanent exhibits, including restored train cars, vintage storefronts and other artifacts that highlight the region's history. Location / State Omaha, Nebraska Why it matters Union Station...

A strong May cold front will send temperatures tumbling as it moves across the Midwest and Plains late Monday. Monday will be warm in Chicago, Des Moines, Kansas City and Omaha with highs in the 80s ahead of the front. Enjoy those 80s because highs drop into the 50s and 60s by Tuesday. The warmth peaks across the Northeast Tuesday before the cold front...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new report shows access to mental health care in Nebraska surged over the last decade. Researchers at UNMC found a nearly 50% jump in licensed behavioral health providers statewide since 2010. This includes careers like psychiatry and independent therapists along with drug and alcohol counselors.

Rain & a few storms south of I-80 for Monday evening. We start next week warmer with highs in the low 80s on Monday. A cold front moves through Monday afternoon, bringing a chance of rain and a few storms along and south of I-80. No severe weather is expected, though some storms may produce small hail, and any rain amounts should be...

Tell me a little bit about what you’ve done before and then about your involvement in the project. I’m a local historian, so for the past 25 years, I have worked to tell Omaha’s stories. I’ve worked at the Omaha World Herald doing books. I’ve worked at Restoration Exchange Omaha, trying to save old buildings. And so now for the last five years, I’ve...

Rain & a few storms south of I-80 for Monday evening. What a warm way to start the week! We're waking up Monday to some pretty comfy temperatures with virtually no wind. However, that will gradually change as we enter into the afternoon hours, expect winds to now come from the northwest.