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The Omaha Police Department will assist in escorting U.S. Army Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens to Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Douglas County’s infrastructure scene is buzzing with hands-on roles that keep our community running strong. If you like working outdoors, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work every day, these jobs are worth a look.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Before pickleball became a nationwide phenomenon, a group of friends in Omaha were already working to bring the sport to their city, one duct-taped tennis court at a time. Around 2008, Bill Holt and Warren Mellema, along with friends, traveled to Phoenix, where they first encountered...

Avenue B in Plattsmouth is closed to through traffic between 23rd Street and North 22nd Street as part of the city’s Water Transmission Main (Contract W3) project. Pavement removal is expected to start March 23, 2026, near the 23rd Street intersection. Detour signs are in place to guide drivers from Avenue B and...

Papillion La Vista Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Rikli recently visited Hickory Hill Elementary School to take part in Liberty Day, a hands-on learning event where fifth graders study the Revolutionary War and the foundations of the U.S. government. During the visit, Dr. Rikli led discussions that encouraged...

LA VISTA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three juveniles were hospitalized after a car crashed through the wall of a pizza restaurant in La Vista Saturday evening. The car crashed through the wall of Mama’s Pizza in La Vista around 6 p.m. Friday. La Vista Police told First Alert 6 at...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A 7-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after a crash in North Omaha Friday night. According to Omaha Police, the crash happened in the area of Highway 64 and Izard Street around 8:20 p.m. According to OPD, the girl was crossing the street when she...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A shot was fired during a road-rage incident in southwest Omaha Friday evening. Omaha Police say the incident happened near 144th and Harrison streets around 6 p.m. Friday. According to OPD, two men got into an argument and drove to a convenience store to continue the...

MCPHERSON COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 1a.m. Saturday in McPherson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by Mickey W. Mitani, 69, Bellevue, Nebraska, was eastbound on K61 Highway two miles south of U.S. 56. The driver failed to navigate the left hand turn to...

BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - A new preliminary design for a major road project is looking at a $67 million price tag. The project replaces old infrastructure and prepares for a booming population out west. The project is along I-680 and Blair High Road, which sits along the southeastern edge of...