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Congressman Don Bacon introduced legislation Thursday that would increase criminal penalties for anyone convicted of killing or conspiring to kill public safety officers. The so-called “Back the Blue Act” would also create mandatory minimums for assaulting a federally funded state or local law enforcement officer,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha restaurant announced Sunday afternoon that they are complying with a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Fernando’s Omaha said in a press release sent Sunday that they were given a subpoena from the DHS requesting documentation of their employees. The restaurant...

Looking for the perfect place to raise your furry best friend? As more Americans welcome dogs into their homes, cities across the country are stepping up their pet-friendly game. From sprawling dog parks to walkable neighborhoods and welcoming businesses, these urban centers make dog ownership a joy rather than a...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were sent to the hospital after a rollover crash near Interstate 480 early Sunday morning. The crash happened just after 2:30 this morning, near the 2C ramp of the north freeway of I480. According to dispatch, one person was sent to the hospital in...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Popular comedy and magic duo Penn and Teller are celebrating their 50th anniversary together with a tour that brings them to Omaha’s Orpheum theater. The duo will be coming to Omaha on August 15. They are also set to have stops in Chicago and Indianapolis.

Nebraska eligible to receive more than $3 million from opioid drug maker settlements. The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced on Friday around $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills. ‘We’re not going anywhere’: Foster Care Closet urging donations after...

The Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a fascinating piece of history. Designed by William H. Brown and Benjamin F. Haugh, it was patented on July 12, 1881, as a revolutionary approach to jail design. The structure features a unique “lazy-susan” style of rotating cells that allowed for the management of...

An MS-13 gang kingpin is under arrest in Omaha. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested a high-ranking member of the MS-13 gang. ICE says the man is a Salvadoran national and has been wanted in El Salvador for the aggravated homicide of five people and terrorist organization affiliation. ICE also...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Vendors lined the street Saturday in Millwork Commons for a different kind of fair. It’s called the Melanin Market, an event that gives black owned businesses in Omaha a chance to connect with the community. Entrepreneur Dell Nared started it four years ago, after being...

(Omaha) An Iowa man was arrested following a fatal crash in Omaha Friday. The Omaha Police Department says the crash occurred at around 2:11 a.m. on westbound I-480 near 14th Street. Preliminary investigation revealed that one vehicle, a Ford pickup, was traveling the wrong direction on I-480 and struck another...