Man arrested in connection to fatal Benson shooting changes plea
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man arrested in connection to a homicide near Benson has changed his plea. Kashmiere Burse, 19, entered a plea of no contest to the charges of 2nd degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony. Burse was one of three arrested in...
Vehicle fire in Omaha garage spreads to house
The Omaha Fire Department responded Friday to a garage fire that spread to a home in South Omaha.
Omaha Police participating in speeding enforcement operation
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers are advised to be more careful on the roads in the coming days. A release from Omaha Police says they will be participating in the Speeding Catches Up with You operation from July 27 to August 9. OPD says the operation is designed to help...
Omaha man arrested for allegedly shining laser at OPD helicopter, hitting both pilots’ eyes
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly pointed a laser at an Omaha Police helicopter while it was responding to a shooting call. Josh Perez, 29, appeared in court Friday morning for two counts of assault on an officer - a felony. He was ordered to be held on $5,000 bond.
Man accused of shooting Omaha Police officer in head acquitted by reason of insanity
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man who was accused of shooting an Omaha Police officer in the head outside of a gas station last year was found not responsible by reason of insanity on Friday, according to court records. Shedrick Mills, 36, was arrested following the shooting last October after...
Omaha’s Step-Up Program working to expand to year-round youth mentorship
Omaha's Step-Up Summer Program is working to expand to year-round, giving teens ongoing mentorship and professional experience.
Mexican man charged with unlawfully possessing 73 firearms in Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. — A Mexican national is facing a federal charge of unlawfully possessing firearms after investigators say they seized 73 firearms from his Omaha business and home. According to a criminal complaint, Jose Gerardo Ruiz Alonso, 36, of Mexico, is charged with being an alien unlawfully in the...
OPPD transmission line expansion to bring lane closures to Omaha neighborhoods
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As streetcar construction continues to disrupt travel in downtown Omaha and the Blackstone district, the Omaha Public Power District is its own additional road work to expand its transmission system. OPPD says the expansion is needed to supply enough power to accommodate development in Midtown, inc
Police investigating reported dog attack in downtown Omaha
The Omaha Police Department is investigating after a reported dog attack in downtown Omaha on Thursday.
Volunteers complete biannual search across Omaha, give early estimate
A Sarpy County volunteer found a slight rise in homelessness during a summer overnight count, with calls for more transitional housing.
