Huskers drop Top-20 matchup in Big Ten Semifinal
OMAHA - No. 20 Nebraska suffered an 8-0 setback to No. 14 Oregon in Saturday night’s semifinal game at the Big Ten Tournament at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Nebraska recorded four hits, while Oregon totaled eight runs and 10 hits. Jeter Worthley had a double, while Case Sanderson,...
Omaha Man Injured After Rollover on Railroad Tracks
LAURENS, Iowa — A man from Omaha, Nebraska, was injured after a high-speed pursuit involving the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office ended in a single-vehicle rollover in Laurens on Monday, May 18, 2026. According to the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, a sheriff’s deputy encountered Jonathan Edward Meier, 43, of Oma
Taste of Omaha to go on amid construction
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - People who work and live downtown have mixed opinions on how construction might affect summer festivals and events, with the Taste of Omaha festival serving as a test this weekend. Navigating the streetcar construction downtown has proven difficult for some. “If you go the wrong way...
10 Ways to Celebrate Nebraskaland’s 100th Anniversary
Not many print publications accomplish this milestone. In June 2026, Nebraskaland Magazine, published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, will celebrate 100 years since its first issue. This award-winning magazine, published 10 times per year, is filled with outstanding Nebraska photography and informative artic
Patrol urging patience during ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’
(Council Bluffs) -- The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to as the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" on roadways. That's why the Iowa State Patrol is among the law enforcement agencies reminding motorists of how to stay safe during the busier summer months. According to data from the Iowa Depart
More info released on Pacific Junction attempted murder investigation
(Pacific Junction) -- More details have been released regarding the recent arrest of a Pacific Junction man on attempted murder charges. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says at around 8:25 p.m. on May 17th, the Mills County 911 Communications Center received a 911 call of two males involved in a physical altercation
Malvern woman booked for kidnapping, harboring a runaway
(Glenwood) -- A Malvern woman faces kidnapping and other charges stemming from a recent report of a missing teenager in Mills County. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says dispatch received a report of a missing 15-year-old female on Sunday, who was subsequently found and returned to her family. Upon investigation, au
One hospitalized, three displaced as result of northwest Omaha house fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Fire crews are responding to a house fire in northwest Omaha Tuesday afternoon. OFD crews were on the scene around 107th Avenue and Decatur Street around noon Tuesday. According to OFD, one person was taken to the hospital from the scene. Three total people have been...
Nebraska’s move over law leads to more citations from NSP compared to past years
Nebraska State Patrol has issued 52 citations statewide at this point in 2026 under a law requiring drivers to move over for stopped vehicles, surpassing totals from the same point in 2024 and 2025
Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: A taste of summer weather to end May
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Temperatures are getting closer to 90° in eastern Nebraska on Memorial Day. Highs stay near that number through the middle of the week. We have seen a lot of sun in Omaha Monday. There is a weak boundary across central Nebraska, stretching into the Sioux City area. A couple of storms will develop a
