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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Authorities are investigating a crash on Interstate 680 that left a 20-year-old woman dead overnight. Omaha Police said an iPhone crash detection alerted them to the crash on westbound I-680. Responding officers dispatched just after midnight saw vehicle tracks leaving the interstate near 60th...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A strong cold front moved across the Midwest bringing a rapid cooldown to many states including Nebraska and Iowa as well as strong thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, there was a few severe thunderstorms that came through the area including Mills County, Iowa where hail &...

With their target in sight, the guerrillas parked and climbed out of the pickup truck. Moving decisively, the two men lowered the tailgate and hauled the critical cargo across the street, dropping it on a sidewalk in midtown Omaha. Their mission complete, they dusted off their hands and drove away,...

Looking for amazing steaks in Nebraska that most people don’t know about?. These 8 hidden restaurants serve incredible beef and unforgettable meals!. 1. Lantz’s Steakhouse (Wisner) You might drive right past this place without knowing what treasure waits inside. Lantz’s Steakhouse sits quietly in downtown Wisner,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The 31-year-old arrested as a suspect in a downtown shooting over the weekend was in court on Tuesday morning. Khyre Holbert is facing charges of first-degree assault, using a firearm to commit a felony, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. If he’s convicted,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A dream of country living has turned into an expensive nightmare for an Omaha couple. A large down payment left them with little work done and even fewer answers. Near Glenwood, Iowa, an unobstructed view of the countryside is not what Tammie and Jason Dickens saw...

(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from sunrise to sunset to honor a fallen soldier from Pacific Junction, Iowa, who was killed during World War II. U. S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Blaine Wilcox was killed...

The Omaha Inland Port Authority board approved a budget amendment 8-0 at its recent meeting, making possible two new staff positions in 2025 and 2026 — a real estate and development specialist and a community engagement specialist. Executive Director Garry Clark noted a projected increase in interest income from...

Court documents show Officer Steven Murcek previously cited Quiktrip shooting suspect Shedrick Mills in 2010 traffic stop before Monday morning's incident.

Police respond to swatting call an University of Nebraska Omaha campus. OPD and University of Nebraska Police are investigating the call. Shabazz told First Alert 6 he’d like to see more accountability. Flames ignite at Fremont explosion site. Updated: 6 hours ago. Flames break out again at the site...