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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man accused of seven counts of using a firearm to commit a felony in a North Omaha shooting last summer changed his plea Monday. Maurice Brown, 32, of Council Bluffs, changed his plea to no contest to the counts of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and 2nd degree assault.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning stabbing at an apartment complex in southwest Omaha. Just after 5 a.m., deputies were sent to the Bear Creek Apartments, located near the intersection of 144th and Harrison streets. Authorities said a resident of...

At just before noon on Sunday, the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to and investigated a one-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 275, about five miles east of Norfolk, that sent a 30-year-old Bellevue woman to the hospital for treatment. Sheriff Mike Unger said the accident occurred when the eastbound...

FEMA says it will continue to work closely with the four states to support communities through the state-led recovery efforts.

Open Sun–Thu 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM. Omaha’s burger fans didn’t stumble onto Charred Burger + Bar by accident; they followed the scent of freshly grilled Wagyu patties and never looked back. This cozy spot at Sterling Ridge quickly became the...

If you have ever chased the pure, fire-kissed flavor that only a Nebraska steak can deliver, you already know the journey is part of the reward. Out here on the prairie, the horizon stretches wide, the wind carries stories of ranches and railroads, and grills glow hot with a confidence earned from generations of beef know-how.

CHALCO, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is injured after a cutting in the Chalco area Monday morning. Just after 5 a.m. Monday, a cutting was reported near 144th and Harrison streets. Police dispatch confirmed with First Alert 6 that the victim was taken to the hospital. Deputies with the Sarpy...

ELKHORN, Neb. (WOWT) - Two years after an EF-4 tornado ripped through Elkhorn, residents are reflecting on how far they have come. The tornado struck on April 26, 2024, leveling homes in the Ramblewood neighborhood. No one was killed. Brandon Baxter-Brown had just gotten home when the tornado approached. “I...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On Monday, 13 alleged “Crips” gang members are due in federal court in Lincoln after being indicted together on a range of federal crime charges. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the 13 people have been indicted on charges, including murder in aid of racketeering, murder by firearm, firearms trafficking conspiracy, firearms conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon...

Investments in a new municipal water source, an extensive highway expansion project, and a new wastewater treatment plant in the City of Plattsmouth (pop. 6,620) have earned recognition from the State of Nebraska. This week, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) commended the city’s leadership in the Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) program. DED’s Southeast Nebraska Development Consultant Dave Honz presented Plattsmouth’s EDCC...