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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Firefighters responded to a house fire in West Omaha on Tuesday evening. Crews were dispatched to the area of 167th Street and Orchard Avenue for a report of a fire on the side of a house. Crews reported smoke coming from the side and roof of...

Nebraska- Several of Nebraska’s largest school districts are reviewing whether to update student discipline policies after a new state law once again allows suspensions for pre-K through 2nd grade students who engage in violent behavior. Earlier this month, Omaha Public Schools announced it would not expand its suspens

FOLLOWING its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January, the breastaurant chain Twin Peaks has been given a second chance at success. The Hooters rival with over 115 restaurants in the US and Mexico has now exited bankruptcy thanks to a nearly $360 million deal. Twin Peaks announced in a Monday...

Nebraska may be known for its sweeping prairies, agricultural heritage, and Midwestern charm, but it has also produced an impressive collection of musical talent. From chart topping pop stars and influential rock musicians to country favorites and acclaimed singer songwriters, the Cornhusker State has contributed voice

OMAHA, NE — North Carolina is one win away from advancing to the national championship series at the College World Series. But with two days off in between the Tar Heels' 5-2 win over West Virginia on Sunday and their third game against the Mountaineers on Wednesday, UNC has had plenty of downtime before and after prac

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is ready to welcome guests for its “Late Nights at the Zoo” summer event series. Ages 21 and older are invited to check out the zoo after its regular daytime hours starting Thursday, June 18. From 7-10 p.m., you can explore select habitats and enjoy a relaxing summertime at

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will hit the road out to Omaha to take on the Creighton Bluejays this winter, in the return game of a home-and-home series sta

The 79th annual Papillion Days kicks off Wednesday with Family Fun Night in City Park, which will feature a new children's vendor market.

Omaha is a city built on deep Midwestern roots, boasting a culinary scene that effortlessly balances hearty, farm-to-table dining with a profound appreciation for sweet, nostalgic comfort. When the sweltering Nebraska summer heat rolls in—or even during the freezing winter months when true locals refuse to give up thei

Overwhelmed by clouded judgment in the search for fame, the Red Raiders beguiled themselves into thinking messy ends justified the means.