Creighton Prep Alum, 22, Waives Hearing in School Bomb and Shooting Threats Case
A 22-year-old former Creighton Prep student has waived his preliminary hearing in connection with threats made against staff at the Omaha high school, sending his case directly to district court. Garang Mathiang is charged with two counts of terroristic threats after allegedly calling and sending messages to multiple C
Omaha attorney alleges Union Pacific retaliated over safety concerns
An Omaha attorney is taking Union Pacific to federal court, alleging the railroad retaliated after he raised safety concerns
Woman describes being rescued from home
Massive floods five days ago destroyed homes and cars, and residents are working to recover.
8 Nebraska Cafes That Still Serve Homemade Pies
The parking lot was half empty, the sign was faded, and I only stopped because I needed coffee. Then I saw the pie case, and my whole afternoon changed. Across Nebraska, small cafes still roll their own crusts and whip meringue by hand, the slow way. Here are eight places where a slice of homemade pie is still part of
Omaha flood survivor describes rescue by boat
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Massive floods five days ago destroyed homes and cars, and residents are working to recover. Cindy Rinschen, whose home was destroyed, described being rescued by boat after floodwaters rose inside her house. Rinschen said she had lived in her home since 1986. “I’ve lived there since...
Parents press Omaha Public Schools board for answers after shooting
Gabby Jacob, a Burke High School parent, said she found out about Wednesday’s shooting from social media, not from the school district.
Bellevue honey store loses nearly all its beehives to flash flooding
Beauty and the Bees honey store in Bellevue lost nearly all 35 beehives to flooding. A GoFundMe is supporting the recovery.
Nebraska Man With Warrant Tells Deputies He Can’t Be Arrested Because He Has To...
Nebraska man caught speeding at nearly 100 mph tells deputies he can't be arrested because he needs to get home to his children. A Nebraska man pulled over after deputies say he reached nearly 100 mph had a scheduling problem once he realized an arrest was coming. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Micha
Omaha man booked on drug charges in Mills County
(Glenwood) -- An Omaha man faces a pair of drug-related charges following his arrest in Mills County over the weekend. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 41-year-old Paul Allen Vail was arrested shortly after 1:45 a.m. Sunday for possession of a controlled substance 3rd offense and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Mills County board slated to take next steps on sale of former veterans affairs...
(Glenwood) -- Action related to the sale of the former county veterans affairs building is slated for Tuesday's Mills County Supervisors meeting. At its regular meeting Tuesday morning, the Mills County Board of Supervisors is expected to consider a resolution authorizing the disposal of property at 602 South Locust St

















