Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Corporal Pollard’s 20 Years of Dedicated Service
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recently took to social media to honor one of its own, Corporal Pollard, for his 20 years of unwavering commitment to the community and the office. In a Facebook post, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office publicly acknowledged the contributions of Corporal Pollard, whose career has...
‘I love North Omaha’: former Spencer Homes resident moves into Malcolm’s Place
Malcolm’s Place and MLK Square welcome longtime North Omaha families back after displacement from the North Freeway and later demolitions.
Dec. 16: Douglas County commissioners grant homestead appeal, review jail data and expand general...
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners, as the Board of Equalization, unanimously approved a late homestead exemption for Cynthia Lipet after the county assessor rejected her application for missing the deadline. Commissioners noted the exemption had been granted to the Lipet family in prior years and that probate...
Papillion City Council to revisit backyard chicken ordinance
Papillion City Council will consider a backyard chicken ordinance for the third time, nearly a year after voting against a similar proposal.
CDC guidance changes leave Omaha parents questioning childhood vaccines
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Changes to CDC vaccination guidance have left many parents wondering whether they should continue getting all recommended vaccines for their children. Dr. Mark Rupp from Nebraska Medicine says the answer is clear: yes, continue to get all vaccines. “You know, these are all diseases that have...
Vaccination overhaul worries Omaha doctors
Changes to CDC vaccination guidance have left many parents wondering whether they should continue getting all recommended vaccines for their children.
Man hospitalized after pedestrian rash
Emergency responders were called to the scene of a pedestrian struck by a car in North Omaha on Monday evening.
Omaha Venezuelans react to Maduro ouster with hope and concern for future
Venezuelan immigrants in Omaha are celebrating Maduro's removal but understand whatever comes next is complicated. What are your thoughts?
Plane Diverted To Omaha After Man Claims It’s A ‘Simulation’ And Threw ‘Punches’ Onboard
Authorities arrested a rowdy passenger who caused a flight to be diverted to Omaha, Nebraska, after he allegedly threw “punches” onboard a late December flight and claimed it was a “simulation.
Efforts in place to revitalize ‘dead’ West Omaha mall
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you’ve been to Oak View Mall, you know its been on a decline in recent years. But plans are in place to revitalize it. One Millard woman hopes to change that with a plan to spark life back into the seemingly dead mall. You...
