Omaha man accused of defrauding state for $478K in daycare scheme
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man is accused of bilking the State of Nebraska for $478,177 in childcare funds for a daycare center run by his daughter, according to authorities. Marquis Harrington, 57, is charged with fraud to obtain assistance greater than $1,500. The report from the Nebraska Department...
Omaha Streetcar Construction Pace Increases
Crews have been preparing to install 300 to 400-foot lengths of streetcar rails along Farnam and Harney Streets in Omaha. The city has been making large upgrades on old electrical, sewer, water, gas, and communication infrastructure at the same time, leaving business districts torn up for months. The City of...
Ginger’s Journey: 4-Wheeled Fun
As part of our Amazing America 250 series, the history of this country isn’t confined to monuments parked in one place. In this week’s edition of Ginger’s Journey, we take a drive into history, thanks to a room full of 4-wheeled fun. Hundreds of the nicest cars,...
Student Cartoonist Experiences Censorship Firsthand
A Nebraska high school news site was ordered by school administrators to remove an editorial cartoon. From Ben Schneider for the Student Press Law Center:. In February, Gretna East administrators told editors for Gretna East Media to remove from their website an editorial cartoon by student Aidan McClaren that was...
Planet Comicon ’26: Classic stars, fresh cosplay characters
Lou Diamond Phillips slept in the same bed as Ritchie Valens before filming the iconic movie that launched him to Hollywood stardom. Keifer Sutherland appeared in two films with his father, Donald, but only acted beside him once. William Shatner has long enjoyed visiting Kansas City, having participated in the...
City of Omaha, MUD dispute cause of Pacific Street sinkhole
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - New information in the back and forth between the city and MUD over who’s to blame and what caused the massive sinkhole last month on Pacific Street. First Alert Six Investigates obtained dozens of emails and photos connected to this story in the days following the collapse.
Numerous crashes reported in Omaha metro during wet morning commute
Omaha metro drivers were alerted to a soggy Thursday morning commute with potential for slick conditions.
Omaha crash victim says police policy let at-fault driver disappear
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you are involved in a non-injury accident on an Omaha street and call 911, it’s likely that police won’t respond. An Omaha vehicle owner believes that policy let the driver who hit him off the hook. Stopped for a red light, Al Hall...
Council Bluffs police conducts death investigation at Bayliss Park
Shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday, officers went to investigate at Bayliss Park near 6th Street and Willow Avenue.
Stella’s Bar and Grill temporarily reopens at the Bellevue Eagles Club
The community stepped up by creating a fundraiser for the business and its employees, and is now offering them a space to continue serving.
