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Two Nebraska schools are among 63 across the U.S. that have been named 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools for the extraordinary success in improving student achievement. The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA)—formerly the National Title I Association—has been selecting examples...

Animals at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will now receive improved treatment at their newest hospital.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Department’s. “The Ashland Nebraska Police Department non-emergency number (402-944-2222) is not working property (SIC). We can hear you, but you can’t hear us. The post reads that the problem is being worked on. Callers are encouraged to dial the Saunder’s County Sheriff’s non-emergency number...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A stretch of Center Street in Omaha was closed for a short time this morning after crews struck a gas line. The incident happened near 58th and Center, forcing a five-block span of Center Street to shut down. After the incident, MUD crews immediately shut off...

COUNCIL BLUFFS – The Council Bluffs Police Department has issued a public statement addressing growing community concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city. Police officials say there have been no changes to how the department handles immigration-related matters. The statement was...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police say they have arrested three men that are suspected of committing ATM robberies nationwide. OPD patrol officers responded to a bank near 24th and L street around noon on January 7. At the scene, an ATM technician told officers that two black males shoved...

TV/Online: Tuesday's game will be broadcast on BTN with Kevin Kugler and Bruce Weber on the call. It will also be available online on the FOX Sports and FOX Sports 1 apps. Radio: Tuesday's game will be carried on the Huskers Radio Network with Kent Pavelka and Jeff Smith on the call, including KLIN (1400 AM) in...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Five of Nebraska’s most populous counties approved identical resolutions Tuesday, uniting to demand property tax relief while warning state lawmakers not to cut essential services. Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, Hall and Buffalo counties represent more than 1.2 million Nebraskans — 62% of the state’s...

OMAHA, Neb — Heartwood Park will host the Nebraska Snow Sculpting Championships from Feb. 13-15, 2026, transforming the venue from an outdoor ice-skating rink into a competitive snow sculpting arena. This event, held in partnership with Nebraska Snow Sculpting, will determine which team represents Nebraska at the...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Several months have passed since residents were forced out of City View. The move gave residents and the neighborhood a chance to start over again. Ten flights of stairs, no working elevators and a spinal cord injury that made climbing impossible. That was former City View resident Cody Janison’s...