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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Despite the midseason death of his mother in early February, Josh Dix has not missed any of Creighton’s games. That continued Saturday against Villanova, with the senior guard playing just one day after attending his mother’s funeral. Kelly Dix died on Feb. 4 after...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Singer-songwriter Conor Oberst turns 46 today. The musician is best known for his work with Bright Eyes and the band Desaparecidos. Oberst was born in Omaha on Feb. 15, 1980. He self-released his debut album “Water” in the 1990s. Rolling Stone magazine named him...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Eighteen-month-old Claire Stannard has spent her entire life tethered to a dialysis machine, but her family is hoping a living donor will step forward to give her a chance at a normal childhood. Claire was born with no functioning kidneys and has been on dialysis since...

Looking for legendary steakhouses in Nebraska that are worth every mile of your journey?. These 7 classic beef temples offer juicy steaks and nostalgic vibes that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance!. 1. Johnny’s Cafe (Omaha) When you pull up to Johnny’s Cafe, you know you’ve...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Six people were displaced as a result of a fire in an South Omaha home Sunday afternoon. Omaha Fire Department crews responded to the scene near 49th and Harrison streets around 1:45 p.m. Sunday. OFD says six people and one dog have been displaced as a...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers at Premier Midwest Beer and Beverage have been on strike for two weeks, demanding a better working contract and affecting beer deliveries to local establishments. The strike involves members of Teamsters Local 554 union, who have been picketing outside the distributor’s facilities. The...

(Council Bluffs, IA) – The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early this (Sunday) morning, which led to the apprehension of a suspect armed with a disassembled handgun. According to a press release, at approximately 3:43 AM on February 15, 2026, officers were dispatched...

From the retail hubs of Omaha and Lincoln to the I-80 corridor, here are the three major restaurant chains closing doors in Nebraska this March 2026. 1. Pizza Hut: Saying Goodbye to the "Red Roof" As part of parent company Yum! Brands’ massive "Hut Forward" initiative is shuttering approximately 250...

OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, are excited to announce the acquisition of libero Elena Oglivie (uh-LEN-uh OAG-liv-ee), who leads the MLV in digs per set, in a trade with the Grand Rapids Rise. As part of the deal, Omaha also secured...

High school students from across the region came together to make music at the annual UNO Band and Orchestra Festival, which took place on January 30th and 31st. The festival has been part of UNO since 2007, and was created by UNO’s School of Music. It involves around 150...