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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A busy roundabout connecting five major roads closed Monday morning for a three-week construction project, creating traffic disruptions that could be extended by winter weather. The roundabout connects North Saddle Creek, Country Club Avenue, and Happy Hollow Boulevard. Orange barrels and detour...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - LaTrisha Hackett has had a passion for art ever since she was young, and now focuses mostly on creating vibrant abstract and scenic pieces. She’s influenced by emotions, diversity, culture, languages and lifestyle. After the recent government shutdown and the holidays now upon us, she’s...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Trash, recycling and yard waste collections for the week of Nov. 30 are delayed in Omaha due to the weather. The Public Works Department announced the change Nov. 29. Monday’s collection moves to Tuesday. Tuesday’s collection moves to Wednesday. Wednesday’s collection moves to Thursday...

On December 1, 1917, the Iowa Highway Commission officially approved the “Blue Grass Road,” a 300-mile route stretching from Council Bluffs to Burlington. This highway linked county seats across southern Iowa and became one of the state’s iconic early driving routes. The effort to establish the route began in October...

Choosing the Right School for Your Child: Why Legacy School Is a Top Choice for Omaha Moms. As moms, we feel every decision deeply, especially when those decisions affect our. children’s growth, happiness, and future. Choosing the right school is one of those big,. heart-pulling choices. Whether you’re exploring...

10 Roads Express and related companies are winding down operations as part of a permanent shutdown as of Jan. 30, Chief Legal Officer Aaron Gunderson confirmed to Trucking Dive. The shutdown comes after the U.S. Postal Service, 10 Roads Express’ primary customer, has made fundamental operational changes over the...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A woman was taken to the hospital after a shooting in North Omaha late Monday night. Omaha Police said officers went to the scene at 21st and Locust streets just before 11 p.m. Monday. At the scene, officers found the victim, a 37-year-old woman, suffering from...

As many streets remained icy following winter storms in Omaha, several "neighborhood heroes" took to pushing cars out of snowbanks and ice after several pileups on a street. The hilly block between the city's 40th and 41st streets was a sheet of ice Saturday afternoon, causing repeated crashes where drivers lost...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office announced that a missing Nebraska man has been found safe in Cass County. According to the sheriff’s office, 73-year-old James Allen Schlueter was found safe. Arrangements are being made to reunite him with his family. The Nebraska State Patrol...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska education officials are working to overhaul the state’s school funding formula after a $30 million error overpaid Omaha Public Schools last month. The Nebraska Department of Education has outlined a three-phase approach to address problems with the current funding system and prevent...