Douglas County rolls out multilingual emergency alert app
Douglas County's free ReachWell app sends weather alerts in 130+ languages. Search "Douglas-Omaha Alerts" to get started.
West Omaha property cleanup begins after neighbors file suit, news inquiry
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For months, neighbors have complained about a major west Omaha eyesore. They got a lawyer involved and also the city, but saw almost no improvement. Then a news inquiry to the landowner prompted action. It’s a neighborhood of million-dollar homes near the entrance of Skyline Ranches,...
Iowa seeks again to end contract for operator of Honey Creek Resort
The acrimony between the state and the concessionaire who runs its long-troubled Honey Creek Resort continues, with the state now asking the court to overturn a temporary injunction and allow it to end its relationship with Achieva Enterprises, as it tried to do last fall. Achieva won the contract to operate the...
Iowa lawmakers push overpass fix for Council Bluffs ‘Triangle of Death’
Residents in Council Bluffs' 'Triangle of Death' neighborhood have dealt with train blockages for years. Now Iowa state lawmakers are proposing a bill to fund an overpass. Here's what we know.
Large Chunk Of Nebraska Shaken By Weekend Earthquake.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake that was felt across much of eastern Nebraska.
Blair bypass reduces truck traffic, some business owners say it’s not enough
Many trucks still drive through Washington St. report shows and businesses downtown feel it's a danger to customers.
Temporary Tower Crane Attachment Point
The 780-foot tower crane hovering about the future Mutual of Omaha headquarters building is horizontally anchored by “tie-ins” to the building’s reinforced concrete core in several places. The accompanying photo by Brad Williams shows a temporary tower crane attachment point inside the building. The horizontal steel...
Kris Lager to Bring Soul, Blues & “Celebrate Life” Energy to Bishop Hill
Crossroads Cultural Connections proudly presents Nebraska-based blues and soul powerhouse Kris Lager on Sunday, March 8th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons for an evening of high-energy music, heartfelt songwriting, and pure communal joy. The night begins at 6:00 p.m. with an optional community potluck dinner (bring a...
Glenwood woman booked on failure to appear charge
(Glenwood) -- A Glenwood woman was arrested Friday night for allegedly failing to appear in court. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 39-year-old Tasheena Renee Jennings was arrested shortly before 8:40 p.m. for failure to appear on an original felony charge. Authorities say the arrest occurred in the area of...
Six Arrested in Mills County Over Past Week
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports six arrests over the past week. Brandon Paul Goodin, 37, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on February 23rd for Theft 5th Degree. Bond was set at $300. Erica Zeleny, 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested on February 24th for Public Intoxication....
