Creighton University Pedestrian & Bike Way
The Omaha City Council has agreed to move forward on Creighton University’s pedestrian and bike way project. Under the agreement, the university will distribute $1.75 million to the city, while the city will complete the construction of the pathway. The university received funds from a federal Community Project...
Former Civic Auditorium Site Wins City Council Approval
The City Council approved a final plat and subdivision agreement. The original auditorium was demolished in 2016. Despite current and previous proposals to develop the property, it remains vacant. Based on public testimony at this week’s City Council meeting, infrastructure work will apparently begin soon. According...
Crews investigating cause of North Omaha house fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Crews are investigating the cause of a house fire in North Omaha that took place Thursday morning. According to an Omaha Fire Department Report, crews responded to the home near 18th and Browne Streets around 7 a.m. Thursday. OFD said the building was previously damaged by...
Hot and breezy Sunday; storm chances increase Monday
Sunday, another day with temperatures in the 90s with south winds gusting up to 45 mph. A cold front will move through Sunday afternoon and evening, which will develop isolated storms near Cherry county and O’Neil. These isolated storms will have the best chance for large hail and a few brief spin up tornadoes. These...
Bellevue man allegedly tied to Venezuelan gang faces attempted murder charge in agent attack
OMAHA — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced the arrest of a Bellevue man it alleges “violently attacked” an immigration agent, was in the country illegally and has ties to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, 30, has been charged with attempted murder by the Department...
Names released in fatal 2-vehicle crash on I-29
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities have released the names of those involved in a 2 vehicle crash in Sioux Falls on Tuesday evening. Preliminary crash information suggests that a 2008 Lexus was heading north on Interstate 29 in a construction zone close to mile marker 79. At...
Alleged gang member arrested in Omaha
People in Railside will once again be enjoying the sounds of Nebraska artists as Hear Grand Island returns.
Heat safety tips and information as temperatures climb this weekend
Dangerous heat will be setting in to Omaha starting this Friday, June 20 and lasting through Monday, June 23 of next week. Here are ways to keep your home cool, and your family safe during these scorching weekend temperatures. First, stay hydrated! Drink plenty of fluids, preferably water. Avoid, or...
Tren de Aragua gang member tried to choke agent during arrest in Bellevue, feds...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Authorities say a suspected member of a Venezuelan gang was arrested in Nebraska this week after assaulting a federal agent. Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, 30, appeared in court Friday on charges of attempted murder of a federal officer and assault of a federal officer with infliction of bodily injury.
OPD: Autopsy shows man jailed died of heart attack
One person has died and another is being held for questioning by authorities, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. Family, friends, and members of the community attended a protest outside OPD headquarters Thursday. Omaha Police Chief orders investigation into inmate death. Updated: 5 hours...