Omaha police respond to pedestrian struck by vehicle in North Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was hospitalized after a vehicle struck a pedestrian near North Omaha Wednesday night. Omaha police responded to the intersection of 24th and Ames Streets at about 7:52 p.m. for a reported injured pedestrian. Police said a 47-year-old man was hit by a vehicle and...
Today in History – Oct. 2: Govt. shutdown affects Bellevue’s Offutt Air Force Base
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - This day in history might sound like it was ripped right from today’s headlines. On this day 12 years ago, the United States was in the early days of a government shutdown. It affected civil employees who worked at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue...
Today in History – Oct. 1: Food company announces HQ to move out of...
An update on a case of dead pets in Bellevue. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday that officers were legally justified in the fatal shooting that killed 48-year-old Michael Broyles in August. Government shutdown begins. Updated: 3 hours ago. Omahans and local reps are reacting to the government...
City of Omaha will give you sand to help with icy streets
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As we stare down a weekend of days in the 90s, it’s hard to believe winter weather is just around the corner. If you live on a hilly Omaha street, you can request a barrel of sand to help with icy roads. The city said...
Officers and deputies involved in August deadly shooting will not be charged
Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilber announced his review of the deadly shooting between officers and deputies in Iowa, deciding not to charge them in the death of Michael Broyles
North Omaha eyesore house cleaned up by city
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Neighbors describe the owner of a North Omaha property as a “super hoarder.”. When you see our video, you’ll know why, and the efforts being made to clean up. Near 48th and Browne Streets, the road is blocked off with red cones as the...
Prepaid Omaha caterer misses wedding
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A recently married Omaha couple has a warning about doing your homework before hiring a vendor. Near 168th and Blondo Streets, after exchanging rings and vows 10 days ago, Sharee and Gerard Christian smiled during their big day pictures, but in one photo, the bride said doesn’t have tears of joy.
Police share crucial update after Terence Crawford is held at gunpoint
Boxing champion Terence Crawford was held at gunpoint by an Omaha police officer in the wee hours of Sunday, causing authorities to announce that they were launching an investigation into the incident. Further details about the incident have been disclosed by TMZ Sports, as Omaha Police Department documents state...
Two Omaha Area Suspected Gang Members Arrested
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says Monday evening, deputies responded to a call of an armed disturbance in Somerset Park, on Wenninghoff Rd in the Irvington area of unincorporated Douglas County. Deputies say the victim reported while walking his dogs on the park trail, two Asian males approached him. One...
Amazon expands Nebraska footprint with new facilities
Nebraska. — Amazon is growing its presence in Nebraska, with a new delivery station now open in Omaha and plans for three additional facilities in Gering, North Platte, and Columbus slated to open by late fall 2025. The expansion is part of Amazon's broader investment in improving delivery speeds...

















