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Council Bluffs will hold its 10th Annual Winterfest at Bayliss Park on Friday, November 21, 2025. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and is organized to bring together families and community members for an evening of activities, live entertainment, and a holiday lighting ceremony. This year, food trucks and...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The family of an Omaha police officer who died in the line of duty more than five decades ago received a special honor flag Friday during a ceremony at the Omaha Public Safety Training Center. Officer Larry Minard was killed in 1970 when he responded to...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s hard to believe what dangers await on the roads in Omaha, dangers that could damage or cut short the life of our tires. “Part of a screwdriver, drill bit, part of a scissors,” said Mike Kline. Mike is the owner of Lyle’s Tires...

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Police say arrest warrants are being sought for a Council Bluffs man accused of driving drunk and crashing into a motorcycle in an October 18 hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old Hayden Baker. Authorities say the suspect, 52-year-old Jason Lee Evans, had a blood-alcohol level nearly four times...

Exploring Nebraska’s taco scene reveals a rich tapestry of flavors, traditions, and local charm. From Lincoln to Scottsbluff, each taco tells a story of community and culinary innovation. Here’s a taste of Nebraska’s most beloved Mexican spots. Super Taco – Lincoln. Step into Super Taco in...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man has died after being struck by a pickup truck Friday night. According to Omaha Police, officers were dispatched at around 7:16 p.m. for the call near 85th and Blondo Streets. A 63-year-old man was found with injuries and taken to CHI Health Creighton University...

City council member Ron Hug proposed an ordinance requiring vehicles in residential areas to be parked on paved surfaces only, with fines ranging from $25 to $250 for violations.

An Oklahoma man who admitted to conspiring to kill a Nebraska teenager 56 years ago gets out of prison this weekend.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff is looking for two men who allegedly drove away as a deputy approached their vehicle in church parking lot on Thursday night. DCSO said in a social media post that a deputy saw a Jeep with no license plates sitting in the parking lot of Omaha Bible Church, located near...

With the recent announcement of the discontinuation of the penny, many have started to question the impact on pricing, particularly at stores like Costco where sale prices often end in .97 and full prices end in .99. The change is expected to affect how transactions are handled, especially for those who prefer to pay...