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It’s been close to a century since Americans had to rely on the speakeasies that popped up during Prohibition. However, there are many modern bars that draw inspiration from those illegal joints, including a barber shop-themed drinking establishment in Nebraska that’s being sued by the state’s Board of Barbers over its

Scattered severe storms will be possible in southeast Nebraska late Friday afternoon and into the evening. A Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) of severe weather is in place for Lincoln, Beatrice, and the Omaha metro. For up-to-the-minute radar: CLICK HERE. For the latest warnings: CLICK HERE. For a...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro this weekend. Watch “Things to do” in the First Alert 6 streaming app and on our social medias at 9 a.m. Friday. The annual Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk...

OMAHA, Neb. (KOLN) - A Smithsonian exhibit documenting Green Book destinations across the country made its final stop at the Durham Museum in Omaha, highlighting places in Nebraska where Black travelers found safety during segregation. The Green Book listed businesses and hotels that were safe for Black travelers to vi

A Nebraskan woman with an active arrest warrant was recently stopped for a vehicle violation. During the stop, police found elements of a homemade explosive, narcotics, and more in her car.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Those who use 24th Street in South Omaha for their commute will need a different route through the weekend. The Cinco de Mayo Festival takes place this weekend and 24th Street is scheduled to close between L and O Streets starting at 8 PM Thursday. M...

Miriam Simpson did office work for 30 years. When she retired, she and her husband built the Platte Valley Antique Mall, so she could pursue her passions.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office fired a deputy last week after an internal investigation uncovered policy violations. The department said in December, they learned that an agency outside of Douglas County was investigating allegations against 23-year-old Deputy Nolan Dudik. Sheriff Aaron Hanson

Amy Hicks, 39, pleaded guilty to income tax evasion, pandering, and criminal conspiracy on Thursday.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thursday morning, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office named the deputy injured and the others involved in the shooting death of Jaquan Marion last Friday. DCSO interviewed the deputy who was shot in the area of 20th and Washington streets around 2:30 p.m. Friday. He was...