One injured after cutting in downtown Omaha
Council Bluffs leaders work to bring aide to homeless encampments along the Missouri River. The Homeless Outreach Program team has been connecting people living in encampments with organizations. Updated: 5 hours ago. The club held its first meeting in 1925 at the South Omaha Library.
Sheriff faces death threats after mistaken identity
A sheriff in Washington County Nebraska has become the target of a wave of death threats following a disturbing case of mistaken identity involving a high-profile shooting suspect with the same last name. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Friday morning addressing the threats, clarifying...
Omaha police catch illegal dumper at Spring Lake
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A month ago, we brought you a story about illegal dumping at Spring Lake Park. People were throwing out trash in the bushes and parking lots. Everything from couches to tires and roofing material. Back in August, Omaha’s parks department’s operations supervisor said they were in...
Council Bluffs Police launch website showing real-time crime updates
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - If you live in Council Bluffs, you now have access to see real updates on crime in the city. The Council Bluffs Police Department just launched a website showing where officers are called to in the city, and for what. Data on the website updates...
Parents renew calls for security after knife incident at Northwest High
OPS confirms a student with a knife at Northwest High, and a staff member was injured. Parents reignite concerns, calling for stronger security measures.
Nebraska Roadside Spot Still Serving Chicken-Fried Steak Like It’s The 1950s
When I first stumbled into Shirley’s Diner in Omaha, it felt less like entering a restaurant and more like stepping through a time portal. The jukebox softly playing Buddy Holly, the checkered floor worn by decades of footsteps, and the vinyl booths polished smooth by generations of hungry travelers created an...
Eviction fail at Jackson’s Fair Deal Café leaves customers stunned
Jackson's Fair Deal Café was nearly evicted mid-lunch by its landlord, OEDC—but the order wasn’t valid. The owner got his keys back, and the North Omaha restaurant is open again.
Sentence in highway debris case
Join us for the latest morning headlines at 7 a.m. on weekdays. "Grease" slides onto Omaha Community Playhouse Stage. First Alert 6's Maria Cade sits down with OCP Artistic Director Vincent Orduña to talk about the upcoming production of "Grease." One injured after cutting in downtown Omaha. Updated: 4...
Construction worker has severe burns after rescuing Glenwood family from fire
Gabe Record risked his life to save a family from a house fire in Glenwood. Now he's recovering from severe burns and, in an unfair twist, his health benefits had not yet kicked in.
Woman injured in assault in North Omaha, police say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One woman was injured in an assault in North Omaha Thursday night, according to police. Omaha Police say the incident happened around 9:45 p.m. near 20th and Miami streets Thursday night. At the scene, officers found the victim, a 38-year-old woman, with multiple lacerations. The victim...
