Omaha curling club membership doubles, seeks own facility
Omaha's curling scene is growing fast. 🥌 The Aksarben Curling Club has doubled its membership in roughly 5 years and is now looking for a dedicated place to play.
Streetcar utility work near Douglas County Courthouse starts
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If your commute takes you near the Douglas County Courthouse, be prepared for more closures starting Monday. The closures are related to utility work in the Omaha Streetcar Project, according to city officials. Starting Monday, 18th Street south of Harney, along with 17th Street north and south...
Omaha, NE Recycling, Waste Facilities Awarded State Grants
Five Omaha entities are getting a slice of $7 million in grants awarded to communities all over the state. The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment released the list of all 126 grants awarded to support waste and litter reduction projects across Nebraska. The grants program is funded by solid waste fees paid...
Heckman named 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award winner
(KMAland) -- A Council Bluffs Community School District teacher was among those recently recognized for their work in science, technology, engineering, and math education. Abraham Lincoln High School Physics Teacher and Robotics Coach Justin Heckman was recently named the Southwest STEM Region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher...
Dunkin’ restaurants make donation to Open Door Mission on behalf of metro 5th grader
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Dunkin presented a $7,500 check to the Open Door Mission today, the result of a campaign inspired by Omaha-area fifth grader Grayson Thomas. Thomas has worked over several years collecting and donating hygiene kits to local nonprofits. Inspired by his story, Dunkin offered “Free Donut Fridays”...
Council Bluffs Double Shooting Leaves Two Injured; Suspect Arrested
The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a residence in the 3300 block of 6th Avenue in Council Bluffs. According to the Council Bluffs Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:43 a.m. on February 15, 2026, following reports of...
Firefighters battle Mills County field fire
(Glenwood) -- Glenwood firefighters responded to a small vehicle and field fire Sunday afternoon. The Glenwood Fire Department says crews were called to a fire shortly after 1:45 p.m. to the 20000 block of Bunge Avenue for a report of a vehicle fire spreading into a field. Crews and units from Oak Township/Silver...
OPD: Man in critical condition after cutting in Omaha
According to an updated release, a 911 call first came out from 75th Street and Redick Avenue shortly before 12:30 a.m. Monday.
One Arrested After Multi-County Aerial Pursuit in Eastern Nebraska
Omaha, Neb. — A multi-agency effort led to an arrest after a lengthy pursuit in eastern Nebraska Saturday. At approximately 6:55 p.m. Saturday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Ford Fusion for failing to stop at a stop sign near Gretna. As the trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused to yield...
Nebraska–Iowa February Weather Now: 43° in Omaha, Fire Risk Tuesday Before Midweek Cooldown
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska – A quiet, mild start before sunrise hides a sharp weather swing set to unfold within 36 hours. Temperatures sit near 43°F in Omaha, with calm skies overhead. But dry air and strengthening winds...

















