Omaha NE

Five Omaha entities are getting a slice of $7 million in grants awarded to communities all over the state. The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment released the list of all 126 grants awarded to support waste and litter reduction projects across Nebraska. The grants program is funded by solid waste fees paid...

(KMAland) -- A Council Bluffs Community School District teacher was among those recently recognized for their work in science, technology, engineering, and math education. Abraham Lincoln High School Physics Teacher and Robotics Coach Justin Heckman was recently named the Southwest STEM Region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Dunkin presented a $7,500 check to the Open Door Mission today, the result of a campaign inspired by Omaha-area fifth grader Grayson Thomas. Thomas has worked over several years collecting and donating hygiene kits to local nonprofits. Inspired by his story, Dunkin offered “Free Donut Fridays”...

The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a residence in the 3300 block of 6th Avenue in Council Bluffs. According to the Council Bluffs Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:43 a.m. on February 15, 2026, following reports of...

(Glenwood) -- Glenwood firefighters responded to a small vehicle and field fire Sunday afternoon. The Glenwood Fire Department says crews were called to a fire shortly after 1:45 p.m. to the 20000 block of Bunge Avenue for a report of a vehicle fire spreading into a field. Crews and units from Oak Township/Silver...

According to an updated release, a 911 call first came out from 75th Street and Redick Avenue shortly before 12:30 a.m. Monday.

Omaha, Neb. — A multi-agency effort led to an arrest after a lengthy pursuit in eastern Nebraska Saturday. At approximately 6:55 p.m. Saturday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Ford Fusion for failing to stop at a stop sign near Gretna. As the trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused to yield...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska – A quiet, mild start before sunrise hides a sharp weather swing set to unfold within 36 hours. Temperatures sit near 43°F in Omaha, with calm skies overhead. But dry air and strengthening winds...

How about a great, warm start to your week with these warmer Monday morning temperatures! None of us saw 30 degrees overnight as most of our lowest recorded temperatures stuck in the mid 40s!. The sunshine is back out on Monday and we'll be on to the first of several...

YORK - On February 13, at approximately 8:59 p.m., a Sergeant with the York County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a sedan traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 near mile marker 352 for a traffic violation. During the course of the stop, a male passenger provided the Sergeant with...