Grammy-nominated pop star Benson Boone coming to Omaha in latest tour
Benson Boone is set to come to Omaha as part of his latest tour.
Bellevue dog attack victim still waiting for restitution 6 years later
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Bellevue senior citizen viciously attacked by a neighbor’s unrestrained dog six years ago has recovered from serious wounds. But final justice remains elusive. In 2020, while walking along 36th Street, Cliff Shepoka got caught on the wild side of two unrestrained dogs. “They came...
Firefighters battle fire in basement of Omaha home
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Fire Department was called to a fire in a home early Tuesday. The fire started shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday in a home near 60th and Hamilton streets — in the North Omaha area. Firefighters tell First Alert 6 on the scene that...
Iowa’s ‘hands-free driving’ law a focal point during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
(Council Bluffs) -- Law enforcement agencies across Iowa are reinforcing a new hands-free driving law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month approaches. The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and law enforcement across the state from April 6th through the...
‘It had horns’: Woman has ‘monster’ kidney stone removed
“I couldn’t believe it. It was huge and it had horns, and it was like a monster,” Chrissi Anderson said.
Wet Leg to headline 2026 Maha music festival
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - UK indie rock band Wet Leg will headline this year’s Maha music festival in downtown Omaha. Organizers said the headliner was Maha’s most-requested act in a survey conducted after 2025’s post-festival released the 2026 lineup in a launch event Monday evening ahead before posting the full list...
Omaha Fire Department now accepting applications for firefighters
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Fire Department is accepting applications for firefighter positions. The department typically opens applications every two years. Pay starts at $70,000 annually. Candidates need to pass a written exam and physical ability test. Applications close May 11.
🐶 Gentle & Playful Dogs Ready for Adoption in Bellevue
Two wonderful dogs in Bellevue are looking for loving homes. Each has a unique personality and plenty of love to give. If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now’s a great time to meet them!
A History of the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories in North Omaha
A Note on Language: While the word “Kaffir” is recognized today as a deeply offensive racial slur, it was the name chosen and used by this company’s African American founders in 1920 to signify their industrial ambitions and pride. In the early 1920s, North Omaha was home...
Intersection near I-680 to have various lane closures for three months, city says
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Construction near an Omaha highway will result in various lane closures an intersection for nearly 3 months. A release from the City of Omaha’s Public Works Department says the intersection of 99th and Blair High Road near Interstate 680 will have various lane closures for 90 days for turn lane...
