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For Vietnam War veterans of Bravo Company, the wait is over. While it took more than five decades, 14 veterans of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, were finally honored with Bronze Star Medals at an American Legion Post 1 ceremony on Sept. 18 in Omaha, Nebraska, according to the U.S....

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One man was arrested after allegedly ramming into a Bellevue police officer’s cruiser and then fleeing the scene, according to authorities on Monday. At about 1:52 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot of Baker’s Supermarket at 801 Galvin Road.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A North Omaha neighborhood says they’ve been dealing with a homeless encampment near 28th and Pinkney streets for three years. One concerned mother, who asked not to be identified for safety reasons, says the camp has changed her family’s life. “I want my kids...

A woman who was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries after a shooting at Levi Carter Park has died from her injuries. Omaha Police say 27-year-old Dequrae Murrel was found suffering from a gunshot wound at Kelly's Liquor Store on 30th and Pinkney Streets Sunday morning. She was taken to the hospital...

The refinancing sets the stage for WarHorse Gaming’s ongoing expansion of its state-regulated casinos at horse racetracks in Nebraska’s largest cities, Omaha and Lincoln

Hidden among Omaha’s bustling restaurant scene, Bailey’s Breakfast & Lunch stands as a testament to the idea that culinary greatness doesn’t need flashy gimmicks or trendy interiors to make its mark. This unassuming eatery has quietly built a reputation among Nebraska locals as the destination for breakfast...

As the cold front passes through tonight, it will spark off showers & storms by the evening (after 7 pm) along and south of I-80. Severe weather is not expected, but one or two storms may produce hail & gusty winds. The front is south of us on Monday, but...

Previous research has shown that higher education dampens support for capital punishment, but University of Nebraska scholars have discovered those collegiate effects are lessened among conservatives. A pair of analyses by Philip Schwadel and Amy Anderson show that college-educated Americans are still far less likely...

Dog festival Woofstock brought pets and owners to Turner Park in Midtown Crossing for fall fun with vendors, games and treats.

The different sides of having to follow a successful family member athletically. It goes without saying that most families share a competitive factor in terms of athletics. Whether it’s push-up competitions in the living room or running a 5k together, these competitive relationships can positively and negatively...