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(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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

One hospitalized, one arrested after accident involving tractor in Fremont County. One person was injured and another was arrested after an accident involving a tractor in Fremont County, Iowa Friday night. Updated: 16 minutes ago. It is unknown if there are any injuries.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - At Just Good Meat in Central Omaha, business is still beefing up. However, when it comes to price, it may be hard to swallow. “Two dollars a pound more on certain products,” Sean Fuller, owner of Just Good Meat, said. “You know when it’s a lot when you want 10 pounds of something.”

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Deputies pulled one person from a fiery wreck in West Omaha early Sunday morning. The DCSO tells First Alert 6 deputies responded to the scene near 180th Street and Old Lincoln Highway around 12:50 a.m. Sunday. Once on the scene, deputies...

Nelson Mandela Elementary hosted its 9th annual Mandela Fest at Miller Park, drawing students, parents, and community members for a day of free activities, local vendors, and food trucks. The festival highlights the school’s community-centered mission, with parents volunteering their time as part of a partnership...