Two hospitalized after crash on North Freeway in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash on the North Freeway early Saturday morning. It happened in the northbound lanes of the North Freeway underneath the Parker Street bridge, around 2:40 a.m. According to Douglas County dispatch, one person was taken to the...
Insurance gaps leave many Omaha flood victims without coverage
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Metro homeowners cleaning up flood damage are also dealing with insurance questions, after some say their policies do not cover the losses. Leah Casanave, an Omaha homeowner, said she discovered water in her basement. “As I walked down the stairs, I could just see a shadow...
New details emerge in Omaha Burke High School shooting case
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - New details are emerging on what police say led up to the shooting outside Burke High School Wednesday, which sent the school into secure mode. In court documents, investigators say the 17-year-old suspect admitted he and the 17-year-old victim had an altercation the day before and planned to, quot
Heavy rain floods Omaha basements near Hanscom Park — again
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Heavy rain fell fast and had nowhere to drain but basements, flooding homes near 35th Street and Frederick, by Hanscom Park. For some families, it’s familiar territory. Water reaches the door. Kevin Manzitto has lived at the home for more than 30 years. He said...
Pedestrian Critically Hurt in West Omaha Crash at Troubled 132nd and Blondo
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near 132nd and Blondo Streets in west Omaha around 9 a.m. Friday and taken to a local hospital in critical condition, authorities said. The crash shut down part of one of the city's busier west-side corridors during the morning commute. According to KETV,...
Omaha homeowners report sewer backups after flooding
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The impact of flooding from Wednesday night into Thursday can be seen on curbs in front of many Omaha houses. Homeowners reported basement flooding, including water they said appeared to be sewage. Hours into cleanup, Tamara Beargeon said she could not use her basement. “It’s a...
Aksarben man’s car swept into street by heavy rains, basement filled with mud
OMAHA, NE. — Ron Dubas, a lifelong Omaha resident, says five-foot-high floodwaters swept his car from the driveway into the street and left the basement covered in mud. Heavy rains sent floodwaters surging through an Aksarben neighborhood near 69th and Mason in Omaha, along with other portions of the metro.
Flood-damaged cars face uncertain recovery after Omaha storm
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Monday’s storm left thick mud on sidewalks and streets and damage to homes. Most of it can be cleaned up. But when high water runs through and over cars, getting them repaired can be a coin toss. People living in Omaha’s Karen Addition will be...
Crews investigating cause of basement fire in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The cause of a fire in an Omaha home’s basement is under investigation. Crews responded to the scene near 109th and Hascall streets around 7:45 a.m. Friday. At the scene, crews saw smoke coming from the basement window. The fire was brought under control within...
Local Entrepreneur Brings Lapels Cleaners to Growing West Omaha Community
New Omaha location marks the first of three Lapels Cleaners stores planned for the growing West Omaha area. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lapels® Cleaners is expanding its presence in Nebraska with the opening of a new location in West Omaha. After years of watching West Omaha and its
