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Glenwood man booked on theft charges over the weekend

(Glenwood) -- A Glenwood man faces theft charges following his arrest over the weekend. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Anthony James Comstock was arrested shortly before 9:30 p.m. for 3rd degree theft--greater than $750 and less than $1,500. Authorities say the arrest occurred in the area of South..
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Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa Face Strong Tornado Threat Today

OMAHA, NEBRASKA — Forecasters issued an updated tornado threat outlook warning that a strong tornado or two is expected to develop over eastern Nebraska into western Iowa after around 5 p.m. this evening, with instability surging northward with the help of a 40 knot low-level jet. The greatest threat of a tornado could
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Where to See Trains in Omaha

Trains are easily one of the top interests for kids, and Omaha, Nebraska, happens to be home to the headquarters of Union Pacific, the second-largest freight railroad in the country. That being said, we have many fun places with train-related activities or exhibits that are worth checking out! If you...
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Oy Vey, We’re Going to Laugh!

Chabad Comedy Night brings Jewish humor, kosher deli and a night out to the Funny Bone. There are few things more Jewish than gathering around a table, eating a kosher deli meal and laughing together. Add a comedy club, a hilarious Jewish comedian and a Monday night with nowhere else you need to be — and you have the m
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Judge rules Humane Society owns 79 animals seized from west Omaha home

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nearly 80 animals, including a zebra, seized from a West Omaha home in July now belong to the Nebraska Humane Society. A judge denied a request from Nicholas Sakis asking the court to stop the state from adopting out or euthanizing any of the animals while his case played out.
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Plattsmouth man sentenced to prison for alleged road rage shooting

PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - A Plattsmouth man arrested after an alleged road rage incident has been sentenced to prison. Brent Swigart was sentenced to 15-25 years in prison for the charges of attempted second-degree murder and attempted first-degree assault. Court documents say he must serve at least seven-and-a-half yea
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Arrests made nearly 10 years after Markell Brewer was killed

Omaha Police arrested two men nearly 10 years after Markell Brewer was shot and killed near 31st and Decatur Street.
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Seven people displaced after lightning strikes North Omaha home, causes fire: OFD

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A lightning strike started a fire in a North Omaha home that displaced seven people Monday night. According to the Omaha Fire Department, units were dispatched to a home near 42nd and Cuming streets around 7 p.m. Monday night. On the scene, crews found smoke and...
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Signs going up on Omaha trails after years of requests

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Signs are going up on Omaha trails after residents pushed the city for years to add signage marking locations along the trail system. Not every trail has the signs yet. City officials say installation is ongoing. Years in the making. Vanessa Urbach has been asking the...
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2 in hospital after 3 semi crashes shut down eastbound I-80 in Omaha

At least two people are in the hospital Tuesday morning following three separate crashes on Interstate 80 in Omaha.

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