GM denies Omaha owner’s claim of engine defect after parked car catches fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A parked car suddenly burst into flames and there’s no official report indicating arson. So the owner alleges something else is to blame. A 4 a.m. photo from March shows Omaha firefighters dousing flames near 132nd and Harrison, but witness Sheila Allee told the Trax owner about a startling start t
Community honors Jamise Thompson with candlelight vigil
Friends and family gathered near 24th and Lake in North Omaha to honor Jamise Thompson, 28, killed Saturday
Council Bluffs weighs trap, neuter and release ordinance for stray cats
Council Bluffs may soon allow trap, neuter and release programs for feral cats. What do you think? 👇
Man hospitalized, wife found dead in home after shooting in Sarpy County, authorities say
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - One woman was killed and her husband was hospitalized after a shooting in Sarpy County Monday night, according to authorities. A release from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says deputies, along with the Papillion Police Department, responded to the scene near Richland Drive and Grissom Stree
’90s Rock Band Announces First North America Tour in 16 Years
The band will reunite for its first North American tour since 2010, joining Bright Eyes on the road this fall.
Grand jury to investigate inmate’s death at Douglas County Jail
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A grand jury will investigate what led to an inmate’s death at the Douglas County Jail. County officials said 48-year-old Anthony Cassella was found unresponsive in his unit Monday night. Medics rushed Cassella to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Cassella was booked into...
Plattsmouth man reaches plea deal in alleged road rage shooting
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - A Plattsmouth man has reached a plea deal in an alleged road rage incident that ended in gunfire. Brent Swigart entered no contest pleas to attempted second-degree murder and attempted assault in Sarpy County Court last week. Prosecutors said Swigart followed a driver on Highway 75...
No bond for suspect arrested in 17-year-old’s murder in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Omaha last Wednesday appeared in court Tuesday. Gaydohnay De, 18, is facing charges of criminal conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and criminal conspiracy to discharge a firearm in an occupied vehicle. A judge...
Second Man In Region Charged In Alleged Plot Attack For UFC Event In Washington
A second man from the region has been charged by the federal government for his roled in the alleged plot to attack and kill government officials and others who were at the Ultimate Fighting Championship Event hosted last week. A release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office says 28-year Jordan Rincker...
Nebraska Bar Owner Acknowledges Bad Press After Pat McAfee Jello Shot Drama
The College World Series has come to an end, and so, too, has the annual Jello Shot Challenge at Rocco’s Pizza & Cantina in Omaha. West Virginia won this year’s title, though not without drama. Pat McAfee alleged poor treatment during his initial trip to the establishment. His attempts to support the cause were met […]
