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LINCOLN - A new report is showing that Nebraska is falling behind in many key economic areas. The Aksarben Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to attracting and retaining talent in Nebraska, commissioned Development Counsellors International (DCI) to perform the study. It found that Nebraska's two largest cities,...

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — The inaugural episode of the "Roll Call with the Omaha Sheriff" podcast, titled "The Head on Rainwood Road," was released today, shedding light on the 2023 cold case involving a partial human skull found near N 216th Street and Rainwood Road on March 14, 2023.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Neighbors in Omaha’s Little Bohemia are raising questions about a major redevelopment project that could bring big changes to the historic neighborhood. More than 50 people gathered Monday night for a community meeting to learn more about the $80 million plan to redevelop parts of 13th Street.

15 Vietnam veterans, who all served in the same company and now live all across the country, get together just about every year. It has happened since the 80s. This year, they're in Omaha.

Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. said details about the city’s homecoming for the champ are still being worked out. Omaha Westside gives update on decision to have class. The school says they have private contractors working on fixing the pipe. HPAI found in Nebraska dairy cattle for the first...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Update: The grenade was found to be a replica and the area has been reopened. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recommends not disposing of munitions, even replicas, in trash, as it could cause a 911 response. Like this one. Previous story: Authorities are asking drivers...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s own Terrence “Bud” Crawford made history Saturday. He became the first person to capture three unified division titles when he beat Canelo Alvarez over the weekend. First Alert 6 sat down with an important member of his team. Dr. Brian Conroy, a...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Terence Crawford now has three Unified Division Titles. Here at home, he has a large team of supporters celebrating his success, some of which go way back. Terence “Bud” Crawford began training at CW Boxing Club in downtown Omaha, under Carl Washington, at three years old....

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One of the five suspects charged in connection with the murder case of an Omaha man has had some of his charges dropped. Talan Wilson, now 17, no longer faces charges of first-degree murder and two counts of use of a weapon to commit a felony.