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Police identify woman killed in North Omaha shooting

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have identified the woman killed in a shooting in North Omaha early Saturday morning. Omaha Police told First Alert 6 the woman killed in the shooting has been identified as 28-year-old Jamise Thompson. Around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the scene near 24th and...
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Rural Mainstreet Index gets June bounce

(Omaha) -- This month's Rural Mainstreet Index report indicates some slight improvement in the rural economy. Creighton University's survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state region--including Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri--show increased index numbers from 45.7 in May to 52.6--its highest level since July, 2023. Speaking on KMA
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Lincoln, Papillion La Vista schools considering Pre-K-2 suspensions following state law change

Board members at Lincoln Public Schools and Papillion La Vista Community Schools will discuss allowing suspensions for students in prekindergarten through second grade for violent behavior that could cause physical harm. The policy change is on both boards' agendas: Monday for Papillion La Vista and Tuesday for Lincoln
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Nebraska Humane Society: How to build a stress-free home for cats

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - I recently ran across a blog talking about advice to pet owners and the question was posed regarding what info would have been great to have sooner... to set you up for success. For kitty owners, hands down, it was advice on food and litter box setup.
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Omaha City councilwoman reacts to fatal shooting near 24th and Lake Street

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - City Councilwoman LaVonya Goodwin represents the district where a 28-year-old woman died and a 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Saturday morning. Goodwin said it highlights the importance of curbing after-hours activity that can contribute to these kinds of crimes. Goodwin said six of the.
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CWS 2026: Air Force veteran awaiting liver transplant participates in College World Series flag...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Jeff Martin stood on the field at the first College World Series finals game Saturday, waving the flag during the pre-game ceremony. It marked a return to an event he couldn’t fully attend last year. Martin, who has spent more than 40 years in the...
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LIVE RECAP: The Wallflowers Brought The House Down at Steelhouse Omaha

Downtown Omaha was packed with people on Saturday, June 20 with College World Series and various events around the area. But the rainy evening didn’t stop the people seeing The Wallflowers play the Steelhouse Omaha. Early James from Alabama opened up the concert. A singer-songwriter, it was just him...
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Multiple buildings in Omaha’s Blackstone district evacuated after sinkhole opens along street

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole in Omaha’s Blackstone District prompted the evacuation of multiple buildings Sunday morning. Omaha City Officials say the call concerning the sinkhole came in around 8:20 a.m. this morning in the area of 38th Avenue and Farnam Street. That call came from Jon Pearson,...
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Omaha man arrested on multiple charges after ‘road rage’ incident in Fremont, authorities say

FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man was arrested in Fremont after allegedly waving a firearm in the direction of a driver on Thursday. According to a social media post from the Fremont Police Department, officers responded to the scene near Highway 275 and East 23rd Street around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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Powers Chiropractic Offers New Patient Special in Omaha

Omaha Residents Can Start Their Healing Journey with a New Patient Deal at Powers Chiropractic. Omaha, United States - June 19, 2026 / Powers Chiropractic /. Powers Chiropractic Welcomes New Patients with a Special Introductory Offer in Omaha, NE. Omaha residents looking for trusted, comprehensive chiropractic care now

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