‘Skipping’ MAGA Man in Nebraska Threatens Latino Worker With Metal Pipe at Job Site:...
A disturbing incident took place in Omaha, Nebraska when a MAGA man was caught on camera threatening a Latino construction worker. In the video, the man was skipping toward the worker while he held in his hand a blunt object that looked like a metal pipe. Apparently, he was trying to drive him off the job site for...
6 classic restaurants from Omaha to Wisconsin worth a road trip
Classic restaurants across the Midwest don’t just serve meals — they serve memory, identity and the comforting sense of place that keeps generations coming back. In Glendale, Wisconsin, Solly’s Grille has been a North Shore staple since 1936, drawing diners to its U‑shaped counters for farm‑style breakfasts, homemade...
Florence Day parade tradition ending
Organizers say the celebration will go on and shine a light on the history of the neighborhood.
Wind advisories for much of KMAland through early Friday morning
(KMAland) -- Wind advisories have been issued for much of KMAland through early Friday morning. The National Weather Service office in Omaha says the advisory runs until 4 a.m. Friday, including the following counties in KMAland... Iowa. Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page. Nebraska. Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-Otoe....
Omaha researchers study long COVID six years into pandemic
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals researchers study long-term effects of COVID-19 six years into pandemic
Omaha’s Creighton University turns $4M gift into entrepreneurial center
OMAHA — A $4 million gift has launched a new Creighton University center that will help develop young entrepreneurs and their creative ventures. The Greisch Center for Enterprise Value was established with a donation from the Diabetes Care Foundation in honor of foundation board member and Creighton alumnus Jim...
Employee at McMillan Middle School arrested, placed on leave
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An employee at McMillan Middle School was arrested by Omaha police officers on Thursday, according to staff. Principal Andrew Walters, in a letter sent to students’ families, said the case is not connected to the school or students. The employee, who was not named, has...
Hastings mobile home destroyed, more damaged in Tuesday fire
Hastings Fire and Rescue is investigating a mobile home fire near 5th Avenue and East South Street Tuesday night that caused extensive damage.
Former Columbus bank CFO convicted in $4.3 million loan fraud scheme
OMAHA, Neb. — A federal jury in Nebraska has convicted a former Columbus bank executive of bank fraud and attempted bank fraud tied to a multimillion-dollar car wash construction project. United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods said Aaron T. Luneke, 44, of Columbus, was convicted following a two-week trial...
OFD responds after fire breaks out in Chalco home
CHALCO, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Fire Department was called to a fire in a Chalco-area home early Thursday. Shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, crews arrived to the fire in a home near 150th Street and Willow Creek Drive. Police dispatch says initial reports show no one was hurt in...
