Charges Altered Against Accused In Omaha Police Officer Wounding
(Omaha, NE) -- One criminal charge is dropped against the man accused of shooting an Omaha Police Officer last month. Prosecutors moved that a possession charge be dismissed against 36-year -old Shedrick Mills, leaving Mills facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Bellevue East senior named as pedestrian hit, killed on JFK Freeway
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The Bellevue Police Department has named the pedestrian that was hit and killed Tuesday evening. The crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 75 near Cornhusker Road. An initial investigation reveled that a concrete truck was northbound on Highway 75, also known as the...
Raided Omaha hotel getting boarded up and will soon hit the market
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A hotel involved in an FBI trafficking investigation is being prepped for sale. The site has been vacant since the raid in August and has become an eyesore to the community. The AmericInn Hotel used to welcome travelers off I-80. What remains of it now is...
US zoo feeds animals surprising cuisine: ‘It’s perhaps the most natural diet item’
"It provides a very naturalistic food item for many of our animals here at the zoo." US zoo feeds animals surprising cuisine: 'It's perhaps the most natural diet item' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Nebraska braces for another huge factory shutdown with 500+ jobs eliminated
If you thought 2025 was rough for Nebraska, wait until you see what 2026 has in store. (To be clear, 2025 has been bad enough – the US is hemorrhaging…
Papillion restaurant provides over 400 free meals for community on Veterans Day
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - Celebrating veterans day through service to others: that’s the mission of one Papillion restaurant owner. She made 400 free meals for veterans and families struggling during the government shutdown. Michelle Alfaro, owner of ‘Sauced by Alfaro,’ says today is about serving those who have...
Veterans Day ceremony honors service members at Omaha’s Memorial Park
Veterans and community leaders gathered at Memorial Park in central Omaha on Monday to honor service members of all ages and remember those who gave their lives for our country.
Driver accused in hit-and -run that killed Neb. woman has history of crime
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed a KU student have made an arrest. After an extensive investigation, which included examining evidence and responding to numerous tips from the public, on Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the suspected...
South Omaha veterans celebrate diversity in service
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - South Omaha is a very diverse community, and on Veterans Day, they celebrate diversity by honoring all who served in the U.S. military. Leadership at South Omaha’s G.I. Forum said the South Omaha Veterans and Community Club was started for Hispanics who went to war for this country and were not...
Man shot, killed in apparent robbery near 56th and Hamilton in Omaha
A man was shot and killed Tuesday night in what Omaha police believe was a robbery near 56th and Hamilton. Police are asking anyone with information to contact OPD
