Habitat Omaha to sell ReStores ‘to focus 100%’ on affordable housing
Omaha's two ReStores will not close; the organization says it's selling to other thrift shop operators.
Iowa DNR delays trout stocking due to extreme cold
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced it is delaying previously planned trout stockings at three locations this week because of extreme cold and high winds. Trout stockings were scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd, at Bacon Creek Lake in Sioux City, and at Mooreland Pond in Fort...
Court denies Omaha spree killer Nikko Jenkins’ latest motions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha spree killer Nikko Jenkins‘ court filings for relief, submitted in 2020 over seven different contentions, were denied this week by a Douglas County Court judge. The request ends Jenkins’ request for funds for a mental evaluation he requested about four months ago. Douglas County...
What’s The The “Deadliest” 450 Miles in Nebraska
But the interstate isn't the only red zone. From the "crush" of Omaha’s busiest intersection to the invisible danger of rural gravel roads, here are the places you need to watch out for in 2026. 1. The "Wind Tunnel": I-80 (The Open Plains) This is the economic artery of...
Man flying from Omaha, who caused plane to make emergency landing, sentenced to prison
OMAHA — A man who was flying from Omaha to Detroit who disrupted the flight, causing the plane to divert to Cedar Rapids and make an emergency landing, was sentenced today to more than a year in federal prison. Mario Nikprelaj, age 24, from Shelby Township, Michigan, received the...
Public invited to meetings on upcoming construction for Omaha Streetcar
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The first of two meetings over upcoming construction for the Omaha Streetcar project is set for Tuesday evening. Officials will speak at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at 222 North 10th Street at 5 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, the second meeting will be held in the Blackstone...
Contest Will Award 12 Nebraska Students Money For Their Future Education
Twelve winners of an essay contest will win money to help pay for their future education. Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is teaming up with the Omaha Storm Chasers for the 24th annual "Why I Want To Go To College" sweepstakes. Seventh and eighth grade students are asked to write...
Warren Buffett’s successor eyes selling off Berkshire Hathaway’s 325 million Kraft Heinz shares
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s successor appears to be considering his first significant move after taking over as CEO this month. Kraft Heinz warned investors Tuesday that Berkshire Hathaway may be interested in selling its 325 million shares in the name brand food giant that Buffett helped create back in 2015....
Police make arrest in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that killed Omaha man
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a pedestrian crash that left another man dead last month. Jaklyon Larry, 26, was arrested on a charge of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident resulting in death. Police shared the update in a release Wednesday morning.
State planning to move boys from troubled Kearney youth center to Omaha
State leaders plan to move all boys out of Kearney’s state-run youth treatment center months after multiple allegations of sexual abuse there. The teens would go to what’s currently a youth prison in Omaha, as part of a wider plan to shuffle in-custody kids. State leaders assert the...

















