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Omaha, Nebraska – Heat index values could soar as high as 110°F across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa Tuesday afternoon, prompting a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, the advisory spans from noon to 8 p.m., impacting cities like Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs,...

Omaha, Nebraska – Residents across eastern Nebraska should brace for another round of severe thunderstorms between 5 p.m. Tuesday and 3 a.m. Wednesday, with damaging winds and localized flooding among the primary threats. According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, there’s an 80% chance of...

One person was killed in a stabbing in South Omaha Tuesday morning, Omaha Police say. Authorities are responding to a reported explosion in the southern part of Fremont Tuesday afternoon. Man arrested after allegedly ramming deputy's car. Updated: 59 minutes ago. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Special...

OMAHA — Omaha-based Union Pacific Railroad’s announcement Tuesday that it is acquiring the Norfolk Southern Railway — a move that would create the first transcontinental, coast-to-coast rail system — drew praise from Nebraska’s public and business leaders. Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. lauded U.P.’s decision to remain...

The dangerous heat and humidity continue today. If you have to be outside, take it easy and stay hydrated. Continue to check on your older neighbors, friends, and family members to make sure they are staying cool and safe. Remember, heat is normally the number one weather-related killer in the country each year.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thousands of Omaha natives will make their way back to their hometown this week for the Native Omaha Days festival. The weeklong homecoming celebration gives people the chance to reconnect with old friends and enjoy music, food, and a big parade. It also gives small businesses...

Jesse Baines began working with stained glass nearly 40 years ago. Today, he uses a mix of vintage and new glass to create custom works, as well as restore and reproduce pieces.

Imagine a place where charm meets community spirit, right in the heart of Omaha. Welcome to Benson Gardens, a vibrant neighborhood that might just be the hidden gem you’ve been searching for. Whether you’re exploring real estate options, seeking a new place to call home, or just curious about...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Group arrested a man with a felony warrant in a car wash Monday afternoon. The DCSO says deputies found the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Richard Ryan, driving a stolen car in the area of 90th and Spaulding.

In the hours after federal immigration officers descended on Glenn Valley Foods, company officials and elected leaders made one point clear: Glenn Valley had worked to avoid the exact situation it found itself in. As proof, they pointed to the Omaha meatpacking plant’s use of E-Verify, a federal system meant...