Big move: Garner’s Stellar Industries to acquire Omaha’s Elliott Equipment
GARNER, Iowa — Stellar Industries, a fully employee-owned manufacturer of work trucks and accessories, has announced plans to acquire Elliott Equipment Company. The transaction is expected to finalize in the first quarter of 2026, pending customary approvals. Stellar says this acquisition will enhance its growth...
Airplane makes emergency landing in Nebraska due to cracked window
OMAHA, Neb. — An Endeavor Air flight made an emergency landing at Eppley Airfield after a crack was discovered in the left side window during descent. Delta Air Lines, which is the parent company of Endeavor Air, confirmed, "The aircraft landed safely without further issue. All customers deplaned normally and no...
Nebraska–Iowa Weather Alert: Early February Warmup Brings Milder Conditions to Omaha, Des Moines
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – A developing warmup is expected to take shape across Nebraska and Iowa as February begins, easing winter cold and setting up a calmer weather pattern with limited rain and snow chances...
Movies and TV shows casting in Omaha
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
NSP Opens New Troop A Office in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol office in Omaha, representing Troop A, has moved to a new location. The new Troop A office is located at 7200 World Communications Drive, Omaha, NE, 68122, near the intersection of Interstate 680 and North 72nd Street. The new office brings together all aspects of NSP Troop A...
Omaha, NE – Weather Alert: Light Accumulations Expected; Snow Chances Increase Overnight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – Snow chances are expected to increase late tonight and continue into Thursday morning across parts of northeast Nebraska, potentially creating slick travel conditions during the morning commute....
Pottawattamie County Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud
(Des Moines) A Council Bluffs woman was taken into custody following an investigation for insurance fraud. According to the press release, 53-year-old Shannon Marie Doty, of Council Bluffs, was arrested January 15, 2026, on a charge of insurance fraud—presenting false information, a Class D felony—following an...
OPINION: Incentive programs are part of Nebraska’s state spending problem
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was correct when he said Legislative Bill 1165 and its revamped approach to economic incentives for certain companies is “more aggressive and assertive than anything we’ve ever done before.” Perhaps a better statement would have been to name the company that this legislation is intended to...
Thieves steal keys, titles for 25 vehicles from South Omaha car lot
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A well-planned theft involving several persons of interest hit a South Omaha used car lot Monday afternoon. But the manager believes the alleged scheme started last week. Apple Auto manager Mike Erickson was working alone on car titles when a potential customer drew him to the...
12-year-old boy flown from Lincoln by emergency transport
A boy was transported to Omaha by life flight after he was admitted to a Lincoln hospital due to severe malnourishment earlier in January.
