Air Force activates new command groups at Offutt to oversee ‘Doomsday plane’ operations
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The Air Force activated two new command groups at Offutt Air Force Base, splitting leadership of the 95th Wing as the unit prepares for a major expansion. The reorganization creates separate groups for operations and maintenance, each led by a colonel. The change divides oversight of...
Do Good Days: Project Surprise Party helps children have the birthday party they deserve
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For some children, a birthday comes and goes with no cake, no candles and no celebration. Meegan Vellek is determined to change that. Vellek launched Project Surprise Party in October of 2024, delivering children’s birthday packages to families who are facing hardship. “Working in foster...
VIDEOS & PHOTOS: Hail in the Omaha metro, tornado in SW Iowa
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Severeal viewers sent in photos and videos of hail that fell across the Omaha metro and surround areas during Thursday’s storm. One viewer sent us a video of the tornado that touched down in Fremont County, near Riverton, Iowa:. PHOTOS. 1 of 14. — Get a...
Severe thunderstorm warning for NW Sarpy Co. until 2:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... Northeastern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska... * Until 245 PM CDT. * At 219 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Davey,...
‘This is heartbreaking’: Remains of 3 children found in Memphis may have been there...
Authorities say they are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, in Memphis that could have been there for years. At a news conference Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said a skull was found near a...
Bob and Willie’s Wonderbowl closes Lincoln and Blackstone locations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After three years of providing mini-bowling to the Lincoln community, the Bob and Willie’s Wonderbowl location at 84th and Van Dorn streets has closed. The business permanently closed its Lincoln and Blackstone locations, according to its website. Its Regency location in Omaha remains open. Bob...
New affordable housing project adds 92 units to South Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An affordable housing project is adding more than 90 units to a south Omaha neighborhood, with the first phase set to open in early May. The new 92-unit apartment complex at Southside Terrace replaces aging housing stock built for soldiers returning from World War II. The original 359 units are now boarded up, with only 24 residents remaining in the...
Bellevue West seniors sign up to serve their country
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Signing day at Bellevue West High School. A group of seniors revealed to the community their plans after graduation. Today’s special signing day had nothing to do with athletics. Championship banners hanging above the gym floor of the Bellevue West Thunderbirds had nothing to do...
Auction held for Omaha grain dealer in bankruptcy court
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha grain dealer who had its license suspended in October for failing to make payments to farmers took another step in the bankruptcy process today. The auction for the Hansen-Mueller Company at 132nd and Dodge took place Wednesday. There were 250 bidders from 14 states and Canada. Most of them were online.
Mother, daughter injured after car and scooter crash in North Omaha
A mother and her 12-year-old daughter are in the hospital after a crash involving a car and an electric scooter in North Omaha.
