Omaha woman’s 2nd career continues mission to help community
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha woman working on her second career has the same goals in both of her chosen fields. Teresa Negron’s goal was a simple one. She just wants to help make things better. Negron gives a tour of YouTurn’s new facility. Negron is the executive...
Crews battle early morning house fire in southwest Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha fire crews responded to reports of a house fire early Saturday morning. The fire happened near 114th and Arbor streets just before 5:45 a.m. Saturday. Once on the scene, crews began an “aggressive attack” on the fire, bringing it under control within 30 minutes....
Two hospitalized after early morning crash in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Omaha early Sunday morning. The incident happened near 24th Street and St Mary’s Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday. The crash happened not far from the City View Apartments, which are now closed. The...
Gretna East senior named Nebraska’s Student Journalist of the Year
GRETNA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Gretna East High School senior is Nebraska’s Student Journalist of the Year. Madeline Petrick’s passion for journalism started with her mom, an Omaha TV reporter. “I grew up watching my mom’s VHS tapes of her newscasts so I was always inspired there. I...
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 80 During March 15 Blizzard Claims One Life
(Atlantic) Authorities have released new details about a fatal crash that occurred during the March 15 blizzard in Cass County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the multi-vehicle accident happened around 5:45 p.m. on westbound Interstate 80 near mile marker 59. Officials say 54-year-old Amy Lynn Jurrens, of...
Nebraska hospital opens unique youth mental health facility
(KMAland) -- Nebraska's largest children's hospital has opened a youth-focused behavioral health care facility on its campus in Omaha. Children's Nebraska is the first in the state to offer walk-in services for people age 20 and younger, and is among the leaders in the nation to offer this range of services on a...
Third No Kings protests draw crowds across Nebraska
The third "No Kings" protests took place across the state and nation, with many bringing in messages about immigration and the war in Iran. Nebraska joined the rest of the country in holding 'No Kings' protests in Lincoln, Omaha, Kearney and more, after previous gatherings in October and June of last year. On...
Woman buys back the historic Dairy Den, honors late father’s legacy
The Dairy Den is a Missouri Valley staple! 🍦 Hannah Cox bought back her late father's shop and honored his legacy with a memorial bench. What is your favorite treat to order? 👇
Sarpy County to move forward with expressway project
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - Sarpy County will be moving forward with what it calls a highly anticipated expressway project. A release from Sarpy County says construction on the project is expected to begin in the spring. The project will create a four-lane expressway connecting 10th Street to 42nd Street —...
Omaha Salvation Army sends disaster relief crew as evacuation order lifted
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Just a day after firefighters managed to get the largest wildfire in Nebraska’s history 100 percent contained, several new fires are popping up nearby, burning about 75,000 more acres. Omaha-based Salvation Army crews are sending a disaster relief crew to Hyannis. Officials evacuated the town...
