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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Seattle, Washington man was sentenced to prison Friday in Omaha for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Alvin Mitchell, 38, will serve 15 years in prison. There is no parole in the federal system. Afterward, he will begin a 10-year term of supervised release. Mitchell was accused...

OMAHA, Neb. — Deputies arrested a man accused of starting a brush fire near a business in unincorporated Douglas County on March 23, then assaulting a deputy during the booking process. At about 7:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of North 108th and McKinley Street for a...

(Council Bluffs) -- Council Bluffs authorities say a death investigation is underway after a body was discovered Monday afternoon. The Council Bluffs Police Department says shortly after 2 p.m., officers were dispatched to the west side of Indian Creek, south of the 1700 block of Veteran's Memorial Highway, for a...

One employee died in an explosion while disassembling a fuel tank at J-Dog Salvage near Bartlett, Iowa. OSHA and local officials are investigating.

Nebraska maintains moderate knife laws in 2026, reformed significantly by 2023 legislation that expanded carrying rights while retaining concealed carry restrictions for longer blades. Open carry of any knife is broadly legal statewide, but blades over 3.5 inches cannot be concealed, and local ordinances may add...

South Omaha neighbors are look for ways to slow down drivers on South 13th Street after witnessing crashes and drivers going over 70 mph on the street.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The suspect in an Omaha bank robbery will have his case moved to federal court. 23-year-old Deron Lewis-Payne was charged with bank robbery and use, carry and brandish a firearm during a crime of violence. In total, Lewis-Payne faces up to 10 years in prison and...

A judge ruled a jury can hear the eviction case between the Omaha Economic Development Corporation and Jackson's Fair Deal Cafe on 24th Street.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of setting a stolen car on fire next to the pumps at a gas station after taking a knife to the seats, according to Omaha police. Jessica Cziria, 32, faces two felony charges of theft by receiving stolen...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha firefighters responded to a car fire, which then set a house on fire Tuesday evening in northeast Omaha, OFD reported Wednesday. A “help wanted” call drew a response at about 5:48 p.m. to a home near 62nd Avenue and Sorensen Parkway. Crews were...