One hospitalized in crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is injured after a crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha early Friday. Emergency crews arrived to the scene at I-80 and 96th Street, in south central Omaha, shortly after 1:45 a.m. Friday. According to initial reports from police dispatch, the person’s injuries are not...
Staffing shortages drive childcare gap in southwest Iowa
A new report finds a 20% childcare gap in Pottawattamie, Mills and Harrison counties. 1,000+ children don't have care near home. Experts say low pay and staffing shortages are driving the crisis.
Today in History – March 5: Omaha’s first mayor sworn in
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in history, Omaha’s first mayor was sworn in. Jesse Lowe was elected in 1857. It marked a major step in the city’s development. During his tenure, Lowe named the city after the Omaha tribe and assisted in the first survey of the city. He also built what became the United States...
Water main break leaves H&K closed indefinitely
At 1 p.m. the Health & Kinesiology building evacuated students, faculty and guests due to a water main break. “We have to immediately shut down the building because we have a water main break," faculty yelled out to students as they tried to enter. "So, I apologize if you're here for class.”
Nearly 1,400 Omaha Public Power District customers without power
According to OPPD’s power outage map, the outage is affecting an estimated 1,378 customers in the West Omaha area.
Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill
Barrett’s Barleycorn is a Go-To For Drinks, Games, and Sand Volleyball!. Barrett’s Barleycorn has been a go-to neighborhood pub for over 30 years. It’s a great place to kick back, grab a drink, and catch the game on one of their many TVs. There’s always something going on with sand volleyball courts, weekly food and...
Freezing Rain and Snow Could Create Slick Roads in Nebraska
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – Rain is expected to transition to a wintry mix across parts of Nebraska Friday evening as a strong cold front moves through the region, bringing the potential for snow and icy conditions...
Vinny’s Tree Service appeals city rejection, says owner, convicted ex-councilman share name, not role
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A former Omaha city councilman who spent more than a year in federal prison believes the city is punishing a local business over a case of mistaken identity. For its part, Public Works says it is justified in rejecting the bid because the councilman’s previous actions...
78-year-old Nebraska woman billed 3 times by California fire department she never heard of
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - A bill that is stamped past due would get anyone’s attention, but an older woman in Nebraska refused to pay for an emergency response in a city 1,500 miles away. Linda Johnson has lived all 78 of her years in Omaha and never wished...
Two Killed By Tornado In Oklahoma As Severe Storm System Moves East
One tornado near Helena produced a debris field more than a mile wide.
