One injured in southwest Omaha cutting incident
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is in the hospital after a cutting early Tuesday in southwest Omaha. Shortly before 2 a.m., police officers rushed to the scene near 131st Court and Grover Street. Police dispatch confirmed with First Alert 6 that was one person was injured in the incident.
Omaha hosts inaugural Ironman triathlon with more than 2,000 competitors
More than 2,000 athletes competed in Omaha's first-ever Ironman triathlon Sunday at Lake Cunningham.
CPKC Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour Receives NRHS/Railway Age Historic Preservation Award
The National Railway Historical Society and Railway Age selected Canadian Pacific Empress 2816 and Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour as recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award. CPKC’s Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour was a “once in a lifetime” operation a
Ralston invites neighbors to learn about downtown redevelopment projects
Ralston is hosting a town hall and open house Tuesday evening where neighbors can meet with developers and city leaders about several major construction projects underway in the city.
Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - You’ve heard the saying about people who fight like cats and dogs. But for one Australian cattle dog, the opposite is true. Artemis has never had her own pups, but she still displays maternal instincts. She’s a mom to litters of orphan kittens. “I...
Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for...
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) -- A cycling event along the Wabash Trace in southwest Iowa has raised $1.2 million for mental health resources in the Omaha area, honoring a man who loved the sport and died by suicide. Mike Kutilek rarely missed the Taco Ride — a popular cycling event...
Elkhorn’s 120-year-old city hall gets new life with historic restoration
Elkhorn's original city hall built in 1904 is getting restored. Once home to a library and jail, the developer is now planning for a speakeasy-style bar.
Omaha Police outline College World Series rules and regulations
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is reminding College World Series guests about various rules and regulations during the festivities. State officials and law enforcement spoke about the detection and prevention of human trafficking in an 11:30 a.m. news conference Monday. In a release sent by OPD, guest
Mills County man booked on burglary, theft charges
(Glenwood) -- A Pacific Junction man is in custody in connection with two separate arrests in Mills County. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 32-year-old Bragun Michael Michaelsen was arrested twice Thursday. The first arrest took place on 195th Street in Pacific Junction shortly after 8 p.m. on charges of 3rd deg
Pump & Pantry to acquire 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh stores
The Nebraska-based convenience retailer will grow to 69 locations through the acquisition.

















