Man arrested after allegedly burglarizing truck at North Omaha Airport, other thefts
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One man was arrested after he allegedly burglarized a truck at the North Omaha Airport, leading investigators to his home, where more stolen items were found, according to authorities. Randy Pluta, 45, was booked into Douglas County Corrections for theft by unlawful taking $1,500 - $4,999,...
Dog rescued from dumpster finds forever home after 884 days at shelter
A dog who survived a horrific case of abuse in 2024 has finally found a forever home. A good Samaritan found Leo inside a West Omaha dumpster more than two years ago
Watch: Nearly 230-foot Slim Jim breaks world record in Omaha
Conagra Brands unspooled a Slim Jim measuring 429 feet and 5.4 inches long in Nebraska to break the Guinness World Record for the longest meat snack.
Omaha Police Arrest 67-Year-Old Roland Nieves, Fear More Victims Are Out There
Omaha police arrested 67-year-old Roland Nieves on sexual assault charges this week, and investigators say they believe additional, unidentified victims may still be out there. Officers took Nieves into custody on Tuesday, and the department is now asking anyone who was victimized by him or who has relevant information
Two in hospital after West Omaha crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were hurt in a overnight crash in West Omaha. Omaha Police officers went to the crash near 120th and Blondo streets at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday. Police dispatch confirmed the injuries with First Alert 6. -- Watch breaking news unfold on our livestream. Download...
Ralston Middle School cuts chronic absenteeism rate by more than half
RALSTON, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s a problem across Nebraska — students not showing up to class. Ralston Public Schools are focused on putting chronic absenteeism behind them, and so far their approach is paying off. At Ralston Middle School, the number of students missing too much school has...
Phony online car dealership uses real Douglas County business address
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - When scammers steal an identity, it’s not always personal information. They often post a phony business online but use a real address. When customers visit Frankie Dee Boutique, Cambri Foix offers a try-on, not a test drive. “No cars here,” said Foix. But the...
Nebraska Man Goes From Eating Raising Cane’s to Fighting Officers and Getting Tased
There are plenty of bad places to steal a motorcycle from, but doing so while its owner is attending a funeral feels particularly difficult to defend. According to the Omaha Police Officers Association, 37-year-old Corey ... Read more
Omaha’s System of Flood-Control Reservoirs
Lacking mountains and oceans, Omaha’s dam site lakes are popular local attractions that offer everything from trails and ball fields to fishing, boating and kayaking or an opportunity to get in touch with nature. While the lakes have the added benefit of offering wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, they we
The Learning Experience in Papillion
The Learning Experience is under construction at 10130 South 71st Street in Papillion. The building is located southeast of 72nd & Cornhusker Road. The Learning Experience is projected to open in either December or January and is now accepting registrations. The business provides childcare and early education for child
