Omaha Man Arrested During Drug Seizure in Seward County
SEWARD–(KFOR Dec. 24)–A 56-year-old Omaha man has been arrested following a traffic stop Monday on Interstate 80 in Seward County, which turned up illegal drugs. The Seward County Sheriff’s Office says Howard D. Howard was put in jail on three-counts of attempted possession with intent to deliver and possession of a...
Omaha woman sentenced for threatening voicemails to congressman
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha woman pleaded guilty after leaving threatening voicemails for a member of Congress. She is not being named as she has been determined to be suffering from a mental illness. In February, the woman left several voice messages describing her hate toward a congressman, who...
Omaha, NE–Council Bluffs, IA December Weather: Foggy Christmas, Snow Chance Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska wakes to glowing brake lights fading into gray haze, as dense fog blankets the Omaha metro and nearby Iowa communities this Christmas morning. Visibility has dropped to one-quarter mile or less in...
Nebraska drops lawsuit against Omaha’s public utility after coal revival
OMAHA, Neb. (CN) — Nebraska’s attorney general has dropped a lawsuit against the Omaha Public Power District in the wake of a vote last week to keep coal burning at one of its power plants. In October, Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued in state court over the district’s...
‘It’s not an accident’: Drunk driving crash victims remembered as holiday enforcement increases
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol reduces your reaction time and increases your chances of getting in a crash. This one decision can change lives forever. Mary Daniels lost her son, Joseph, and his best friend, Thomas Greise, in a drunk driving crash six years...
City of Bellevue Authorities Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Person
The City of Bellevue, along with the Bellevue Police Department, Bellevue Fire Department, and the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 72-year-old Roger Hildebrandt of Omaha. Mr. Hildebrandt left his residence on Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., and...
Authorities searching for missing 72-year-old man in Bellevue
Bellevue authorities are asking the public to keep an eye out for a Roger Hildebrandt of Omaha, who hasn’t been seen since Monday morning.
Douglas County Sheriff looking for car burglars
They're reminding drivers to secure their valuables while trying to track down the perpetrators.
Omaha Streetcar construction to accelerate with bridge demolition in January
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Construction activity will increase in January as the Streetcar project enters its next phase, which includes reconstructing the Farnam Street bridge, installing mainline track and implementing road closures. Farnam Street will close between 28th and 29th Streets on Monday, Jan. 5, to prepare for...
10 Cities In Iowa Where Homes Under $300K Are Still The Norm
Looking for affordable homes in Iowa without breaking the bank?. These 10 cities offer charming neighborhoods and budget-friendly houses that won’t empty your wallet!. Sioux City sits pretty along the Missouri River in western Iowa. The downtown area features beautiful historic buildings with brick facades that tell...
