Butter Brickle Day brings sweet summer fun to Omaha
The event spotlights Butter Brickle — an ice cream flavor created in Omaha over 100 years ago at the Blackstone Hotel. Families enjoyed free ice cream, live performances, games, and a scavenger hunt featuring golden cone prizes. Omaha’s own iconic ice cream took center stage at Turner Park for...
Police investigating shooting in North Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened late Saturday. According to a release, officers responded to the shooting at 44th Street and Ellison Avenue just after 10:15 p.m. Saturday. At the scene, officers found a 41-year-old man wounded. He was taken to the...
Most of Nebraska in heat advisory
Nebraska experienced some weather extremes on Monday. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory starting Monday afternoon for the eastern two-thirds of the state for what it said could be dangerous levels of heat. Temperatures in many areas aren’t even forecast to hit 100 degrees, but high humidity will...
Glenwood woman charged with child endangerment
(Glenwood) -- A Glenwood woman faces charges following her arrest late last week. The Glenwood Police Department says 37-year-old Melissa Dumler was arrested Thursday for child endangerment. Dumler was taken to the Mills County Jail and later released after posting $5,000 cash or surety bond. More from the Glenwood...
Omaha Salvation Army Opens Cooling Centers Ahead of Heat Wave
(Omaha, NE) -- Several Salvation Army locations across Omaha are opening cooling centers in anticipation of this week’s expected heat wave. According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory is in effect, with temperatures expected to reach the triple digits on Wednesday. The cooling centers will be open...
‘Unruly’ Delta passenger who ‘tried to open exit door mid-air’ is marched off flight...
A PLANE passenger allegedly tried to open one of the aircraft’s doors before being hauled off the jet. Mario Nikprelaj, 23, is accused of scuffling with a flight attendant and reportedly clashed with other travelers on the plane. Chaos unfolded before the SkyWest plane, operated for Delta, departed Omaha, Nebraska,...
Omaha-Detroit Flight Grounded By Unruly Passenger
A SkyWest Airlines flight from Omaha, Nebraska, to Detroit made an emergency landing in Iowa after a passenger caused a disturbance. The incident happened Thursday evening shortly after the flight departed Omaha. The pilot told Cedar Rapids air traffic controllers the passenger fought with a flight attendant and...
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to fatal Linn Co. crash
FAIRFAX, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa man now faces charges in connection to a fatal crash in Linn County. The crash took place on May 27 just north of Fairfax, on 80th Street near Beverly Road. An investigation into the crash revealed a Ford F-150 attempted to pass another vehicle...
City honors Native Omaha Days founders with street names
The Omaha City Council is expected to officially approve commemorative street signs honoring Vera Johnson and Bettie McDonald — two women credited with founding Native Omaha Days and sparking a cultural tradition that spans generations. Johnson’s name will be placed on Laird Street, while McDonald’s will be honored...
Dog found dead, cat unharmed after North Omaha house fire, OFD says
The Omaha Police Department is warning about multiple text scams affecting metro-area residents. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army Air Corps in 1942. Nebraska Public Media is facing funding issues after the U.S. Senate passed federal spending cuts. Return trip up in the air after travel headache.
