Video shows brazen theft of car keys, titles from Omaha dealership
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Last week, it was reported more than two dozen vehicle keys and titles stolen from a south Omaha used car lot. Video shows how two suspects pulled it off. A key drawer cleared out in a theft caused the wheels to come off at Apple Auto. Pulling a front tire off 25 cars kept thieves from coming...
Nebraska–Iowa Weather Alert Today: Omaha and Carter Lake Track Snow Showers, Slick Roads Possible
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska – Low clouds stretch across the metro this morning, and the air feels damp and cold as traffic builds along I-80 and I-480. While the scene looks quiet now, quick-hitting snow showers remain...
Governor Pillen: “This is justice for the Root family.”
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after a Nebraska court sentenced Eswin Mejia to 20+ years for the drunken, 2016 street racing crash that killed Sarah Root in Omaha. After posting bond, Mejia disappeared and was on the run from American law enforcement for nearly a decade, having...
Cafe Botanica: Nutritious food made for everyone
Bright colors decorate the walls with oranges, creating an inviting environment for guests. Blenders and music fill the room as conversations start to spark up. The smell of all kinds of treats brings more customers through the door. Cafe Botanica is a cafe in Lincoln and Omaha that is all...
Nebraska Weather Update: 6 More Weeks of Winter? Feb–March–April 2026 Outlook for Omaha, Lincoln
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lincoln, Nebraska – Winter may not be finished shaping conditions across Nebraska, as Groundhog Day tradition and long-range climate signals both point toward a delayed transition into spring. Punxsutawney...
Omaha man arrested after two missing Florida girls found
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WOWT) - An Omaha man is facing charges after two missing Florida sisters were found in Georgia over the weekend. Hser Mu Lah Say, 19, of Omaha, was arrested Sunday on charges that include two counts of kidnapping. In a news conference Monday, the Martin County Sheriff’s...
New signage aims to help all navigate Central
If you’ve walked the halls of Central recently, you may have noticed new purple and white signs with large arrows on the walls. The signage overhaul, started by Assistant Principal Jodi Dierks, is intended to help individuals navigate the building, while bringing safety and aesthetic upgrades. In the past...
The Mom-And-Pop Cafe In Nebraska Where $15 Gets You A Whole Meal And More
In the heart of Omaha, where the Missouri River bends, and the Midwest stretches its arms wide, sits a culinary treasure that proves you don’t need fancy tablecloths or celebrity chefs to create food memories that stick to your ribs and your heart. Vidlak’s Cafe stands as a testament...
Omaha upgrading 143 traffic lights to reduce delays for drivers
Omaha is upgrading 143 traffic lights in 2026 as part of a plan to modernize over 1,000 signals citywide, reducing delays and improving flow.
Sentencing for Honduran man charged in Iowa woman’s death
OMAHA, Nebraska — A man who disappeared to Honduras after being charged in the 2016 death of Iowan Sarah Root will serve up to 20 years in prison for vehicular homicide. Eswin Mejia pleaded no contest to the charges in 2025 when he was returned to the U.S. He was charged in 2016 and bonded out of jail, then...
