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A Benson furniture store that's been a staple for 8 years is being forced to close as the landlord is selling the building. The owner had plans to hire special needs students from Benson High School.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two critically acclaimed singer-songwriters are heading to Omaha in their latest tour. Grammy-nominated artist Five for Fighting and multi-platinum selling artist Edwin McCain are teaming up to bring their songs to venues across the country. An announcement made Monday says McCain and Five for...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – A warmer-than-normal and wetter weather pattern is expected to take hold across Nebraska heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, increasing the likelihood of rain, wet snow, and slushy...

A 37-year-old Waverly man has been convicted of three counts of wire fraud by a federal jury in Omaha. Nolde operated BV Builders, which billed itself as a construction company specializing in barndominiums and shouses, or shed-houses. That typically refers to a large, open-concept building constructed with metal or...

KEARNEY, Neb. (WOWT) - The 2026 NSAA state dual wrestling championships crowned champions in all four classifications Saturday at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. Locally, Creighton Prep claimed the Class A state championship and Omaha Skutt Catholic took home the title in Class B. The Junior Jays were...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, used clutch fifth-set performances from Brooke Nuneviller and Kiara Reinhardt to take down the Orlando Valkyries (5-4) in a 25-18, 20-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-9 five-set battle Sunday afternoon in front of 2,050 at Addition...

Wondering where to find the most beloved steakhouses in Nebraska that locals can’t stop raving about?. These 8 time-honored establishments serve up mouthwatering beef and dining experiences that keep Nebraskans coming back for decades!. 1. The Drover (Omaha) The Drover looks like it was plucked straight from the Old...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska – Calm skies hide a growing threat this morning as rivers begin to stir beneath breaking ice. Along the Platte and Elkhorn, water levels can change fast, even without rain, and low-lying areas face...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Fire Department was called to a late night fire in the Midtown area on Sunday. The fire started shortly before 11:30 p.m. Sunday near Park Avenue and Jackson Street. In a release, OFD said the fire happened at a structure that was unsecured and...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Union Omaha announced leadership changes Friday, calling the moves a “strategic shift.”. The organization confirmed executive Martie Cordaro is transitioning out of his leadership role with Union Omaha. He is expected to serve full-time with the Omaha Storm Chasers. In a release, Cordaro said...