‘It can happen to anyone’: Man shares story of stalking, survival at Omaha women’s...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An update tonight from an Omaha man who was at the center of one of the most bizarre cases ever covered in the Omaha area. A woman killed her romantic rival and then pretended to be her online for years. Dave Kroupa had only been dating...
Midwest man goes from convict to mayor of Kansas town
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On Wednesday, Prison Fellowship was in Omaha for its annual conference. The faith-based nationwide organization offers several programs aimed at helping those in prison become productive citizens once they get out. “We believe that Jesus is the answer and that people can get to know the...
Omaha Public Library Chooses Zen Coffee for Future Flagship Building
The café will be located on the east side of the library’s first floor near the indoor playscape and public commons, with a view of the City Garden. Zen at Central Library will offer much of the same experience customers have come to know and love from their other Omaha locations, with a menu that reflects their...
Eric Church to replace Luke Bryan at NEBRASKAland Days
Most senior citizens need every penny of their retirement payments to pay the bills. But a former postmaster has not been getting a big chunk of her federal pension. An update tonight from an Omaha man who was at the center of one of the most bizarre cases ever covered in the Omaha area.
Fireworks sales help Omaha-area nonprofits thrive
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As the Fourth of July holiday moves closer, many people will celebrate by popping off a few fireworks - those sales help bring in money for area nonprofits. Jacqueline Armendariz Unzuetea and Le Ann Kassube are visiting the Latino Museum in Omaha from Colorado Springs, Co.
Man accused of asking Omaha children to get in his truck to ‘drink beer,...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man charged with two counts of criminal child enticement appeared in Douglas County Court on Wednesday. Rafael Gomez-Hernandez, 31, faces up to six years in prison if convicted. According to the Omaha Police Department’s report, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at 48th and Pacific...
‘I’m going to look good’: CB prom for neighbors with disabilities
For many it's the first time they've worn a ballgown or a been to a formal dance. Council Bluffs C.A.R.E.S. provides arts and crafts opportunities for people with disabilities and, now, a prom.
Three teens arrested in Omaha homicide case appear in court
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three teens arrested in an Omaha homicide investigation have made their first appearances in court. The three were arrested in connection to the shooting death of 19-year-old Ashtin Fletcher on June 8 in a neighborhood northwest of 60th Street and Ames Avenue. A 20-year-old man was found nearby...
Omaha volunteers bring lifesaving heat relief to unhoused neighbors
OMAHA, Nebraska (KMTV) — As temperatures soar across the metro, local volunteers are stepping up to protect the city’s most vulnerable residents. With extreme heat gripping Omaha, a team of medical professionals and community workers is taking action—bringing relief directly to those without shelter. On Saturday,...
Skipping the store: Neighbors flock to local produce stands for freshness
Local produce stands in Omaha are successfully competing with major grocery chains despite price differences, building customer loyalty through freshness and community connection.
