Scottsbluff Police Department Assists OPD with Active Warrant Arrest
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Last evening the Scottsbluff Police Department received a phone call from the Omaha Police Department requesting assistance in serving four arrest warrants on a suspect. OPD advised that they had an active warrant for Benjamine Jordan Peterson, 43-years-old of Omaha. OPD suspected that Peterson was staying at...
Two incidents in 48 hours highlight volatility Omaha law enforcement faces on duty
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Law enforcement in Douglas County responded to two violent incidents this week, including a deputy shot during a domestic call and officers confronting a woman with a knife outside a Walmart. Every day, Omaha officers leave for a shift not knowing what they’ll face, according to...
Investigation into bogus checks
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman earlier this week in connection to forgery.
Omaha’s new Central Library opens Sunday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After four years of construction, Omaha’s new Central Library at 72nd and Dodge will open to the public Sunday. The new library features three floors, each with different offerings. The first floor includes book displays and illuminated shelves. The second floor houses the children’s area and a do space area with equipment for creating. The third floor is dedicated to genealogy...
Woman awaiting sentencing in Omaha forgery case accused of recruiting vulnerable minor
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman earlier this week in connection to forgery. Rukyia Dean, 50, was arrested Tuesday on one count of second-degree forgery for $1,500 to $4,999, which is a class IV felony. Deputies got a warrant for her arrest on April 3.
Schramm Park Education Center offers nature experiences for families
GRETNA, Neb. (KOLN) - Schramm Park State Recreation Area offers a 300-acre park with outdoor activities, but there is also much to see and do at the Schramm Park Education Center. Jen Ruyle, an outdoor education specialist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said the facility offers opportunities for...
Omaha timeshare owner sinks into more debt after hiring exit company
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A warning tonight about hiring a third party to get you out of a timeshare. While some of those companies can successfully negotiate a settlement, one Nebraskan paid thousands to only sink further into debt. A Nebraska couple says dreams of yearly fun in the sun...
Washington DC, Omaha best big cities for college grads: Report
Omaha, Nebraska, has ranked second to Washington, D.C., among the best big cities for recent graduates in a new report.
Attack at Omaha Walmart spurs questions about child safety
Omaha child safety experts at Project Harmony and Creighton University offer resources to help parents protect their kids from abuse and injuries.
Movies and TV shows casting in Omaha
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
