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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County authorities arrested two people after what appeared to be an attempted street race right in front of the Sheriff’s Office. In a social media post, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said an Audi and a GMC Sierra were stopped next to each other at 156th Street and West Maple Road.

Night Beat: ICE searches for suspected gang members in Omaha, jury reaches verdict in Barraza murder trial, car hits NSP cruiser & more. Joesef Barraza found guilty of first-degree murder in 2021 death of Carly Schaaf. Updated: 4 hours ago. Prosecutors said Schaaf went to Barraza’s home on May 17,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is injured after a shooting in south central Omaha late Tuesday. The Omaha Police Department responded to the shooting near 50th and Spring streets just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police dispatch tells First Alert 6 one person was taken to the hospital. -- Get...

The City of Ralston says its Independence Day celebration, which includes the traditional 4th of July parade, will continue to be held on July 3rd and July 4th this year, but there's a change in schedule for the city's fireworks display. Traditionally, the Ralston fireworks show has been held on...

OMAHA — The Douglas County Board appears poised to appoint a retired chief deputy of the County Treasurer’s Office to fill the top spot in the office left open earlier this month after John Ewing Jr. was elected mayor of Omaha. During its weekly meeting Tuesday, the Douglas County Board discussed the legal process of...

After another wave of storms overnight, there will be some wet roads and leftover spotty rain for the morning commute. The stalled cold front from Monday will be shifting farther north today, shifting the best chance for rain north this afternoon and pulling in more heat. Most of us will be dry through the early...

Neighbors near Spring Lake Park are frustrated by litter and tire dumping affecting the lake and wildlife. City Council member Ron Hug plans to have security cameras installed.

CWS 2025: Rocco’s, Omaha Steaks send food to Louisiana retirement home. The Louisianans at St. James Place simulated the CWS Jell-O shot challenge made famous by Rocco’s Pizza Cantina across from the ballpark. Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon comments on conflict in Iran. Updated: 4 hours ago. Bacon says...

(Council Bluffs) – Authorities in Council Bluffs are investigating a personal injury crash involving a van and a motorcycle that occurred Sunday evening. According to the Council Bluffs Police Department, the collision happened around 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of 16th Avenue and South 12th Street. Responding...

The Water Lantern Festival returns this weekend at the RiverFront. Late Nights at the Zoo is back! Enjoy cocktails, music, and adult-only fun after dark. Gen Z is now the top restaurant-going generation, and they’re changing everything. Larry the Cable Guy’s golf classic raises big money for kids and...