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Body of man recovered from Missouri River after water rescue operation

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man’s body was recovered from the Missouri River after a river rescue operation Friday afternoon. Omaha Police and Fire vehicles were seen near the Baby Bob connector bridge. Pottawattamie County has also been dispatched to assist with the rescue operation led by the Omaha Fire Department.
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FBI arrest in ATM jackpotting case tied to $61 million in losses

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The first cybercriminal added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in an ATM jackpotting conspiracy investigation is now in custody, officials said. Officials told reporters this afternoon that Anibal Aguirre was arrested this week. He is the first cybercriminal added to the FBI’s...
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Flood rescues mount as downpours shatter all-time rainfall record in Nebraska town

Moisture from Pacific hurricanes Polo and Odalys has combined with a storm moving out of the West to fuel the flooding deluge. Flooding has forced water rescues, closed highways and overwhelmed wastewater infrastructure across the Plains, with additional downpours looming for parts of Texas and the South Central states
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Five Restaurants Named Tenderloin Finalists

Iowa’s iconic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is once again taking center stage as the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) announces the five finalists in its 2026 Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. The five finalists, listed alphabetically, are:. Friends Hide-A-Way — Underwood. Landmark Grill & Grind — Williams
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Omaha officials recap city’s response to overnight flooding

Mayor John Ewing Jr. and Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Crotzer talked about the dozens of recues emergency crews performed amid overnight flooding.
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Omaha sewer maintenance shop impacted by flooding

Omaha sewer maintenance workers couldn't get to work because of the overnight flooding around the shop.
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Iowa creek rises over banks, slams debris into bridge supports

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa. (WOWT) - Heavy overnight rain sent Mosquito Creek far over its banks in the northwest corner of Pottawattamie County. By morning, neighbors gathered to look at the water. Pottawattamie County emergency management reported conditions similar to what was observed at the creek, according to the stati
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SCENE VIDEO: Omaha floods washes out I-680 construction site

The whole construction site along Interstate 680 north of Pacific Street was washed out by overnight flooding that started Wednesday.
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Omaha’s Karen Addition hit hardest by overnight flooding

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Flood water caused the most damage in Omaha’s Karen Addition following last night’s storm. People living in the neighborhood, located next to the Little Papio Creek, are accustomed to high water. Some residents ordered bigger garbage cans to clean up the mess. Basement flooded...
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Bellevue resident recalls shocking aftermath of flooding

Severe flooding in Sarpy Co. from Wednesday night storm leaves several roads flooded and residents shocked by the aftermath

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