Independent Dan Osborn Raises Over $1 Million in Third Quarter
OMAHA, NE— Dan Osborn, mechanic, veteran, and lifelong Independent, announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate raised over $1 million in the third fundraising quarter. Dan Osborn's Q3 Fundraising Momentum, By The Numbers:. ✅ Over $1M raised. ✅ Over 17K individual donors. ✅ Average contribution: $43.46. ✅ Zero...
Man who fled from Omaha police in stolen car pleads no contest
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man who was arrested after allegedly fleeing police in a stolen car before choking a K-9 in June has been sentenced, according to Nebraska court records. Michael Grover, 25, pleaded no contest to a charge of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. A charge...
Nebraska’s cities are built for cars. These young activists want to change that.
With their target in sight, the guerrillas parked and climbed out of the pickup truck. Moving decisively, the two men lowered the tailgate and hauled the critical cargo across the street, dropping it on a sidewalk in midtown Omaha. Their mission complete, they dusted off their hands and drove away,...
Omaha nursing home staff give resident, wife a special anniversary meal
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha couple celebrated 53 years of love with a special meal this week. Daniel Thomsen is a long-term care resident at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Omaha. His wife, Diane, visits him every day. On Tuesday, staff at the nursing home brought their favorite restaurant —...
Bellevue police give update on cat deaths
A recently married Omaha couple has a warning about doing your homework before hiring a vendor. James F. Lynch Park in Omaha is getting an upgrade right now. More than a year ago, the city decided to make improvements to the skating area . 'The Outsiders' at the Orpheum. Updated:...
Omaha school’s ‘Park and Play’ turns waiting for pickup into interactive activity
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha elementary school is rolling out a new initiative for parents and younger children in the neighborhood — turning pickup time into something efficient and engaging. “I don’t know why most schools don’t do it,” said mother Stormie Ramer. The idea...
With changing federal vaccine guidelines, accessing a COVID shot in Nebraska could come with...
Two federal health agencies recently pared down the recommended populations they believe should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Left out of the new guidelines are healthy adults and children, who could now have trouble getting vaccinated at some Nebraska pharmacies. A COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 65 or older and...
Residents of 27 units displaced after fire at West Omaha apartment complex
Omaha Police are investigating after two men arrived at the hospital overnight with gunshot wounds. National Weather Service remains in operation during shutdown. While most of the government remains shut down, the National Weather Service remains at work. Two in custody for terroristic threats. Updated: 2 hours ago....
Two suspects face felony charges in West Omaha construction site thefts
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people have been arrested in connection to three construction site thefts, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. Dino Alai, 31, was charged Thursday with three felony counts of theft and one felony count of sex offender registry violation. He is also...
Nebraska Faces Job Losses as Kellogg Factory Set to Close
Nebraska is bracing for more economic challenges after a tough 2025. Following disruptive ICE raids that affected the state’s beef industry, the next blow comes from a major employer. WK Kellogg Co., maker of iconic cereals like Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, and Rice Krispies, announced plans to close its...
