Nebraska Regents hear passionate pleas regarding proposed budget cuts
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Emotions ran high Friday as the University of Nebraska Board of Regents held open comments on proposed budget cuts totaling more than $27 million, with professors, staff and students from affected departments voicing their concerns. The public hearing drew passionate testimony from university...
City could buy old Civic Auditorium site back if agreement terms aren’t met
City warns White Lotus Group it could buy back former Civic Auditorium site after two-year construction milestone was not met.
Nebraska Regent Faces Calls To Resign After DUI Crash That Injured Family
OMAHA, NE — A University of Nebraska regent accused of driving under the influence in a May crash that injured several people is facing growing calls to resign after an emotional confrontation during Friday’s Board of Regents meeting in Omaha. Father Of Injured Children Confronts Regent. Ricoh Mountain,...
One injured, one in custody after downtown Omaha shooting, police say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is in the hospital and another is in custody after a shooting in downtown Omaha early Saturday morning. Omaha Police say officers were responding to a disturbance involving a firearm in the area when another gunshot was heard and a 28-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot...
Free genetic screen detects risk of cancers and diseases, enrolling Nebraskans
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A free research study at Nebraska Medicine is offering you the chance to learn how your genetics could impact your health. An Omaha woman’s shocking results are taking her on a path to prevention. Erin Thoman is used to taking care of others, at work as a nurse practitioner with Nebraska Home...
HomeGrown brings local taste to brunch
HomeGrown is a local restaurant that features locally sourced ingredients on its brunch meals. HomeGrown is a brunch/lunch restaurant located in the Blackstone District in Omaha. They pride themselves on their locally sourced ingredients, as well as cultivating kindness. The restaurant itself gives a modern, homey...
16 years later: Jonas Brothers return to Omaha after secret softball game
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Next week, the Jonas Brothers will be back in Omaha as part of their 20th anniversary tour. It reminded me of the time years ago when they were in town and contacted First Alert 6 with a secret request. A secret that didn’t stay a secret...
Omaha Police investigation determines Bud Crawford traffic stop handled correctly
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide on Friday after discovering a Lincoln couple dead inside their home in near south Lincoln. WarHorse Gaming strikes $300 million deal, prepares to build new casino in northeast Nebraska. Updated: 6 hours ago. Nebraska’s largest casino operator,...
A look back at CU’s parking problem
Lots 58 and 48 along Cuming Street serve Creighton University students with valid parking permits and are among the most frequently used student-designated parking areas on campus. Creighton University students have been battling full parking lots since at least the 1940s, a topic that’s still relevant today. Over...
Lighthouse Cafe to host fundraiser for former employee experiencing homelessness
The fundraiser is this Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the cafe donating a portion of sales to help Susan Kremkoski get back on her feet.
