Legal Marijuana NOW candidate for Nebraska governor selects running mate
LINCOLN — The Legal Marijuana NOW nominee for Nebraska governor announced Friday the pick of an Omaha Housing Authority commissioner and local community ambassador as his running mate. Rick Beard of Omaha selected Keenya “Ruby” Barnes as his choice for lieutenant governor. Beard is a wine professional and private chef.
Leavenworth Street road project raises concerns in Omaha
Omaha plans lane changes on Leavenworth Street to cut crashes, but some Aksarben residents worry the project could worsen traffic congestion.
Omaha boxer found not guilty in shooting case
A professional boxer from Omaha who was charged in connection with a 2024 shooting has been found not guilty on Thursday.
Omaha neighbor pushes for underpass street signs to help riders in emergencies
An Omaha neighbor spent years pushing for street signs on trail underpasses, and those signs are now being installed. Her concern: if you call 911, how do you quickly give your location?
Omaha man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man will spend more than 19 years in federal prison on drug charges. Philip Ausherman was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says a source from Mexico supplied Ausherman with the drug. Prosecutors say the same source supplies methamphetamine
Los Diablos clubhouse closed after guns, drugs found
Omaha Police found guns and suspected meth at the Los Diablos clubhouse, prompting city inspectors to order it closed.
Nebraska Drivers Could See More RCUTs and Roundabouts in the Future
Nebraska- Nebraska transportation officials are increasingly turning to roundabouts and reduced conflict intersections, otherwise known as J-turns, in an effort to reduce serious and fatal crashes. Throughout the state, Lincoln has 72 of the roughly 250 roundabouts statewide, with the city’s first roundabout, located a
Midwest Pirate Festival ready for another year at Bellevue Berry Farm
The event features five stages of live entertainment, more than 40 artisan vendors, fencing, 21+ rum tastings, and a 2 p.m. parade with a cash treasure hunt.
Omaha’s Original Greek Festival brings music, food and culture to the Metro
First Alert 6's Maria Cade and Elaina Riley chat with Yanni Pappas and Stavros Piperis about the Omaha Greek Fest.
Suspect in custody after incident at 100 Block in Council Bluffs
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Emergency responders were seen at the 100 Block of Council Bluffs at around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday. At about 2:30 p.m. the Council Bluffs Police said the situation was stabilized and a “subject is in custody.”. No one was injured, and West Broadway should reopen...
