Heavy rain continues for the next few days, flooding possible
We've already had a taste of some light rain on Thursday, which will continue into this evening. Heading into the overnight hours, the rain will become heavier and there may be a few rumbles of thunder through Friday morning. Friday likely starts out very wet for Omaha, but the trends...
From Gering to Omaha: Veteran walks 450 miles across Nebraska for female empowerment
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - An Omaha mother of six is walking 450 miles across Nebraska to raise $50,000 for female empowerment scholarships and to support female veterans. Kerry Chester left Gering on Sept. 12 and has logged more than 310 miles heading east toward her home in Omaha, despite physical tolls along the wa
Driver faces felony charge after rush-hour chase in West Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A 20-year-old driver faces a felony charge after investigators say he led Douglas County deputies on a chase through West Omaha during rush-hour traffic. Investigators say a deputy in an unmarked car saw Charles Soppe’s car driving fast and weaving in and out of traffic near 144th and Center street
Council Bluffs residents can buy trees through local conservation program
Residents in Council Bluffs have the opportunity to add a native or ornamental tree to their yards through a local conservation program.
Douglas County authorities to investigate assistance program after State Auditor report
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Authorities are launching an investigation into the Douglas County General Assistance program. According to a release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, they have been made aware of a report from State Auditor Mike Foley regarding the county’s General Assistance Program. DCSO says they...
Council Bluffs Mayor, councilman incident reviewed by county attorney
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - The Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office reviewed an incident between Council Bluffs Mayor Jill Shudak and City Councilman Steve Gorman following a Sept. 14 council meeting and declined to pursue criminal charges. What led to the incident. According to the Pottawattamie County Attorney’s
Omaha Police asking for public help in finding man reported missing
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. A post from OPD says they are looking for 33-year-old Jonathan Cotes. They say he was last seen in the area of 108th and T streets. OPD says Cotes is 6 feet...
Douglas County sheriff referred cases to ICE and floated deal with agency amid national...
Rain clouds covered the Omaha sky as Arshpal Singh’s semi sped down Interstate 80. Near the 84th Street exit, the California driver lost control. The truck, carrying 13,000 pounds of candy, jackknifed and smashed into the concrete median, taking out a light pole. Singh, who was traveling slightly above the speed limit
MECA: New convention center to help Omaha compete nationally, generate billions
MECA officials say the new CHI Health Convention Center expansion will help Omaha compete with Atlanta and Seattle for major conventions and events, with an estimated economic impact of $1.2 billion.
Third spaces in Omaha offer antidote to loneliness
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Since opening the doors of The Reading Room in July of last year, owner Sam Morley has worked to create space for people to connect. “We don’t just do the, hello, welcome in, buy something, leave. Hello, welcome in, how’s your day, what are you up to? Like, we connect with our customers as much as
