Thunderstorms around Omaha Wednesday night, a few could be strong
A cold front will begin to approach Omaha to the north Wednesday night, leading to a better chance for thunderstorms in the evening. Strong to severe storms capable of 60-70mph and pockets of large hail will be possible from 7pm to around 11pm. Some heavy rain can be expected from some of these storms, too.
Allen J. “Red” Kallhoff, 90
Allen “Red” Joseph Kallhoff of Omaha, Nebraska, died on Monday, June 29th at the age of 90. Allen was born February 4th, 1936, in Ewing, Nebraska. In 1954, he graduated from St. Boniface High School in Elgin, Nebraska. In 1955, Allen enlisted into the United States Navy where...
Cass County relocates VIN inspection site to new Treasurer’s Office
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (WOWT) - Cass County drivers required to get their vehicles inspected now need to head to a new location. Those inspections will now occur at the new Cass County Treasurer’s Office, located at 446 Main St. The change went into effect on Wednesday, according to a notice from the Cass County Sheriff’s O
Rehab center aims to expand facilities to include family housing, community spaces
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - QLI, an Omaha rehabilitation center serving people with brain and spinal cord injuries, has announced a $22 million capital campaign called “Beyond the Promise” to fund two major projects: new community spaces and expanded family housing. The center draws hundreds of patients from across...
One in hospital after cutting incident at Benson Tower in Omaha
Omaha police officers were called to the incident at Benson Tower, near NW Radial Highway and 60th Street, just before 11:50 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Mills, Pottawattamie, Harrison cos. until 9:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Mills County in southwestern Iowa... Western Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa... South central Harrison County in southwestern Iowa... Northern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... Eastern Douglas County in e
Ex-Nebraska Wrestling Star AJ Ferrari Arrested Again After High-Speed Chase Ends in Multiple Charges
The manhunt for ex-Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari has ended. An arrest warrant had been issued for him by Lancaster County authorities following a domestic dispute in May in Lincoln. There were reports that he had violently assaulted an eight-month pregnant woman, and the authorities were following up on tips they had re
Rare Bellevue cybersecurity and defense tech campus poised for takeoff as anchor tenant secured
A rare cybersecurity and defense technology campus in Bellevue is poised for takeoff as the anchor tenant is secured.
Council Bluffs supportive housing project planned for former industrial site
A Shark Tank-style pitch at a state economic development conference is becoming reality in Council Bluffs. Spin Lofts will bring supportive housing for people in need to a former industrial site.
Omaha Mob Burned the Pesthouse, and Officials Wanted Arrests
Omaha officials had a rather serious problem in January 1901. The city needed a pesthouse, but someone had burned it down. The smallpox isolation building had gone up in flames on a Saturday night, and Chief of Police Mitchell was not treating the fire as an accident. He said he already had the names of several men bel
