FBI was aware of Omaha travel agent concerns before clients lost more money, investigation...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Clients who paid upfront for trips got a message from the travel agent who left them with canceled reservations. A First Alert 6 investigation first brought this case to light last week. Tonight, new information adds to the clients’ frustration. The cancellation email. Clients of...
Crash injures 1, knocks down power lines in Omaha’s Benson area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is injured after a crash that knocked down power lines in Omaha’s Benson neighborhood. Police officers went to the crash at 54th Street and Northwest Radial Highway at about 8 p.m. Monday. Lt. Neal Bonacci said a vehicle struck a utility pole, bringing...
Four additional voids were found in Omaha neighborhood before foundation collapse
There were more sinkholes in Omaha’s Blackstone neighborhood that didn’t make headlines. A large void opened in late June when the foundation wall of a vacant building collapsed, swallowing a sidewalk and part of the building at 3810 and 3812 Farnam St. A hole remains while the city awaits a decision from the building
EXTENDED VIDEO: Defense Secretary Hegseth addresses Offutt personnel
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was in the Omaha metro on Monday, paying a visit to U.S. Strategic Command.
Nebraska’s state geologist digs into Omaha’s sinkholes
Omaha made national headlines this year after a sinkhole swallowed two vehicles earlier this year. More collapses followed. Nebraska State Geologist Matt Joeckel sat down with Nebraska Public Media’s Grant Winterer to talk about what’s going on under the streets of Omaha. Grant Winterer: What is it about...
Construction Begins This Month on Third Eppley Airfield Skywalk
As part of the Eppley Airfield’s Build OMA terminal expansion project, the Omaha Airport Authority is adding a new central pedestrian skywalk, connecting parking garage to the terminal. Construction is scheduled to begin August 31, and is expected to be completed in 2028. The central skywalk will become the...
Iowa high school sees positive impacts of phone ban
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) — Iowa students returned to class Monday for the second year without access to their phones during the school day under a state law banning phone use. Joe Vinchattle, principal of Lewis Central High School, said the school has seen fewer failing grades and less...
Omaha City Council set to vote Tuesday on nearly $1.7B budget
Omaha City Council set to vote Tuesday on a nearly $1.7B budget that would boost police, parks and library staffing.
Should you worry about botflies around Omaha? Here’s what an expert says
A Papillion wildlife photographer's photo of a rabbit with botfly larvae raised questions online. Here's what an expert says about potential impact on pets.
Man accused of threatening Gov. Pillen’s family, school heads to trial
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man accused of threatening Gov. Jim Pillen’s family and a school had his case sent to district court for trial. Documents show Ean Halstead waived his preliminary hearing last Friday. Investigators allege Halstead left a comment on the Columbus Catholic Schools website in late...
