Mills County Sheriff’s Office advising residents of imposter scam
(Glenwood) -- Mills County authorities are advising residents of the latest phone call scam. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says they have recently been informed that an unknown person or persons are calling individuals and impersonating the sheriff's office. The caller states that arrested subjects could be...
Papillion construction sites vandalized, causing thousands in damages and weeks of delays
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - A project manager arrived at a new home construction site in the Ashbury Hills neighborhood last Monday to find broken glass and destroyed walls, according to THI Builders. Cole Jones, a project manager for THI Builders, said vandals broke out windows and kicked over a newly...
Proposed tax hike on skilled games worries Central Omaha bar owner
Bill could double the tax rate on skilled games from 5% to 10%, putting pressure on bar owners and distributors already struggling since COVID-19
Omaha City Council votes to deny appeal of bid for Vinny’s Tree Service
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council voted down an appeal Tuesday over a rejected contract bid connected to former councilman Vinny Palermo. Palermo, who spent more than a year in federal prison, believes the city is punishing a local business over a case of mistaken identity. Attorney Tom...
100-year-old WWII veteran becomes oldest organ donor in US history
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Nebraska has become the oldest organ donor in United States history. Dale Steele, a 100-year-old veteran, suffered a head injury in February and was placed on life support. His son, Roger Steele, says he was stunned when Live On Nebraska, an Omaha-based...
Advocates Warn Against Rushing Relocation of Young People in State Custody
A coalition of child welfare and youth justice advocates is urging state lawmakers to oppose an amendment, warning that a portion of it would trigger a rapid reorganization of Nebraska’s Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers without adequate planning, transparency, or safeguards for the young people in state...
A Historic Landmark Finds New Creative Energy
For years, Joslyn Castle & Gardens has been seen as a place where visitors can step back into Omaha’s past. The historic home and its surrounding gardens have long offered a glimpse into the city’s early 20th-century history, making it a popular destination for tours, weddings, and community gatherings.
Smith, Williams earn All-American honors
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa -- NOC wrestlers KyLee Smith and Jordan Williams earned NJCAA All-American honors at the NJCAA National Championships last weekend in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Smith, a freshman from Moore, Oklahona, wrestling at 103 pounds, finished 6th while Williams, wrestling at 124 pounds finished 8th. Williams...
New Teacher Feature: Mathew Ramirez
Mathew Ramirez is a Nebraska College Preparatory Academy teacher teaching all grades. Ramirez was hired in May and started to work during the summer. Ramirez received the opportunity to teach NCPA because he went through the same program, which allowed him to attend UNL and get his degree in social studies. In...
PLCS parents bring transportation concerns to school board
Parents say the district's current policy, which doesn't provide busing to secondary students living within four miles of their school, creates safety and logistical challenges for families.
