New 186-unit affordable housing development planned for downtown Omaha
A new 186-unit affordable housing development is planned for downtown Omaha, with most apartments priced for households earning below the area's median income.
Man indicted on charges after 70+ guns, $40K in cash found in South Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A grand jury has indicted an Omaha man after federal agents seized more than 70 guns and $40,000 in cash during a gun trafficking investigation. Agents arrested Jose Gerardo Ruiz Alonso on gun charges in July, he is allegedly in the country illegally after overstaying a tourist visa in 2012.
Nebraska, Chicago and the Carolinas Face Level 2 Severe Threat Today as 24 Million...
OMAHA, Neb. — A Level 2 severe weather risk covers Nebraska, Illinois and the Carolinas Friday, putting roughly 24 million people in the path of storms that carry genuine uncertainty in how they’ll behave. Over Nebraska, forecasters say the storms could either bow out into a damaging wind event or fire up into individu
Family seeks justice 2 months after Jamise Thompson’s death
Jamise Thompson's family seeks justice more than two months after her death near 24th and Lake in Omaha.
Legal Marijuana NOW candidate for Nebraska governor selects running mate
LINCOLN — The Legal Marijuana NOW nominee for Nebraska governor announced Friday the pick of an Omaha Housing Authority commissioner and local community ambassador as his running mate. Rick Beard of Omaha selected Keenya “Ruby” Barnes as his choice for lieutenant governor. Beard is a wine professional and private chef.
Leavenworth Street road project raises concerns in Omaha
Omaha plans lane changes on Leavenworth Street to cut crashes, but some Aksarben residents worry the project could worsen traffic congestion.
Omaha boxer found not guilty in shooting case
A professional boxer from Omaha who was charged in connection with a 2024 shooting has been found not guilty on Thursday.
Omaha neighbor pushes for underpass street signs to help riders in emergencies
An Omaha neighbor spent years pushing for street signs on trail underpasses, and those signs are now being installed. Her concern: if you call 911, how do you quickly give your location?
Omaha man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man will spend more than 19 years in federal prison on drug charges. Philip Ausherman was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says a source from Mexico supplied Ausherman with the drug. Prosecutors say the same source supplies methamphetamine
Los Diablos clubhouse closed after guns, drugs found
Omaha Police found guns and suspected meth at the Los Diablos clubhouse, prompting city inspectors to order it closed.
