University of Nebraska Medical Center breaks ground on Infectious Diseases Air Transport facility
OMAHA — A collection of officials representing the state and the University of Nebraska broke ground Friday on a new training facility at the southern edge of the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. The groundbreaking ceremony launched the first phase of a $17.4 million project building an Infectious Diseases
Glenwood Police Report Two Arrests in Sept. 2-4 Log
The Glenwood Police Department reported two arrests in its Sept. 2-4 log, according to police. The entries include allegations involving OWI and a probation violation. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
NSP: Eyes in the Sky provide assist in recent pursuit arrests
OMAHA — Collaborative work between the Nebraska State Patrol and Omaha Police Department led to several arrests after recent pursuits in the Omaha metro. Troopers made arrests in four separate pursuits in the last ten days, thanks in part to an eye in the sky from OPD’s Able 1 helicopter and the NSP helicopter.
Gretna motel tied to trafficking raid to be burned in fire training
A Gretna motel tied to an FBI sex trafficking raid will be burned in a live fire training exercise for 7 area fire departments.
Multiple Omaha arrests after four pursuits in 10 days
OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) — Omaha Police Department (OPD) and Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) announced multiple arrested related to four pursuits that transpired over the last 10 days. The first pursuit was late on Aug. 24, when a trooper with NSP attempted to perform a traffic stop on a motorcycle....
Rusty’s First Alert 6 Forecast: September heat dominates through the weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 11am Update: A few spotty showers are possible into early afternoon but most of us will be hot and dry for the majority of the day once again. 5am Forecast: We’re starting the day much quieter than Thursday but there is still the potential for an isolated T-shower out there to start the day. Most o
Voting for Papillion in Hallmark Christmas town contest ends Friday
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - Friday is the final day to vote for Papillion to be named Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town of 2026. The winner will have the opportunity to serve as the filming location for a future Hallmark holiday movie, according to a release. Papillion was selected as one...
I Left Nebraska for Sunshine and Golf—and Bought a Home in Savannah for $150K...
Thinking about moving to another state, but not sure how to start? Welcome to Crossing the Line, where real people spill about how they searched for properties in another state. Today, Andrew Cheesman, a 66-year-old sales VP shares why he and his wife decided to leave. Omaha, Nebraska. The couple...
Omaha Nepalese community feels impact of deadly floods
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More than 1,200 people are confirmed dead and more than 4,000 remain missing following floods near the Nepal-China border, according to the United Nations. Members of Omaha’s Nepalese community are hoping for good news about family and friends still unaccounted for. Community leaders wait for...
Omaha man found guilty of distribution of meth
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man was found guilty by a jury on Aug. 26 for conspiracy to distribute meth, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska. Juan Carlos Cardenas Portugal, 46, was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-day trial. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec....

















