Rivers Edge Park brings rock climbing, zip line ride, new pier to Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs' Tom Hanafan Rivers Edge Park is adding a climbing tower, zipline and new pier, with a possible opening as early as July.
Crime in Omaha reaches historic lows, police department reports
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha police shared an update on their social media Monday about the state of crime in the city. The department says overall crime is reaching historic lows for a city the size of Omaha. OPD says they saw an overall 10% reduction in crime in 2025...
Olsson Moves into New Building
Olsson moved into its new Omaha office yesterday at 14500 Heartwood Row, Suite 200. It’s the first building in The Row, a mixed-use area in the middle of Heartwood Preserve. More than 300 Olsson employees now occupy the second and third floors of the 4-story building. The building features retail space on the ground fl
Council Bluffs Police arrest five in connection to string of robberies
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - Five people were arrested after a string of robberies in Council Bluffs Monday night. According to a release from the Council Bluffs Police says the officers responded to reports of a robbery near 9th Avenue and Main Street around 10:30 p.m. Monday. CBPD says several...
Omaha woman arrested after allegedly chasing man with crossbow over money
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha woman is in jail after she allegedly chased a man around an apartment complex while wielding a crossbow, according to authorities. Omaha police responded to the area of 108th Street and Redick Avenue at 7 p.m. Monday for a report of a woman armed with a crossbow causing a disturbance.
Man Loses Wallet Full of Cash, Then Finds a Note Inside His Mailbox 3...
"It gives you faith that there's still good people out there," David Jacobson says of Leo McIntosh, who returned his lost wallet
Jury trial begins for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The jury trial began Tuesday morning for the man charged in the death of Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy. Thomas Jordan, 57, of Palmyra, is charged with a single count of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in Cass County Court. He pled not guilty to the charge in August 2025.
Omaha Public Library launches summer reading program with free books, prizes
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Public Library’s summer reading program started Monday. Kids receive two free books for signing up, and adults receive a voucher for a book from the library book sale. Participants track their reading, and once they complete their tracker they can go to the...
Connect with OPA: Free concerts this summer in North and South Omaha
The lineups are out for Music at Miller Park and Global Sounds at Upland Park. Each show is free and organized with families in mind.
Rusty’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Morning storms west with less heat Tuesday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There is a meandering batch of storms west of the metro that will be on the map for the first few hours of the day. They’ll likely slowly drift north as they decrease in coverage during the early morning hours. Some cooler air may rush out of those at times too.
