PHOTOS: Semitrailer ignites “multiple times” on busy Omaha road
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Omaha Fire Department battled a semitrailer fire Sunday morning on a busy Omaha road. Just after 10 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media, saying eastbound West Dodge Road was diverted at Skyline Drive due to the fire. According to...
Today in History – July 13: Massive missile sites installed in Nebraska, Iowa
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - During the Cold War, Nebraska and Iowa became home to massive intercontinental ballistic missile sites. The “Atlas D” would have been able to travel more than 6,000 miles, if needed. The three missile sites were built in near Arlington and Mead, Neb.; and in...
Sgt. Peffer’s faces challenges as N. Saddle Creek streetscape project continues
"I will do whatever I can to obviously to keep this place open. Like, this is my lifeline. My dad opened it when I was three years old," said Dana Peffer.
Two new co-working spaces open in Omaha as the city gains recognition for work-life...
Entrepreneurs and remote workers looking for office space in Omaha have two new co-working options in The Commonwealth Omaha and The Root Coworking – Builders. Each space offers essential business services and an array of flexible workspaces for small teams or individuals. Owners of both co-working businesses hope...
Crews respond to fire in northwest Omaha home started by unattended stove
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Fire crews responded to a house fire started by an unattended stove in northwest Omaha Saturday afternoon. An Omaha Fire Department release says crews responded to the scene neat 104th Court and Spaulding Street just after 2 p.m. Saturday. Once on the scene, crews quickly located...
Nebraska Humane Society working to support pets impacted by Texas floods
The Nebraska Humane Society is starting a concerted effort to help pets impacted by the floods in Texas. As of Friday, the kennels were at capacity, so the Nebraska organization began offering a name-your-price program for adoption to free up space for Texas animals. The dogs and cats it's trying...
Music at Miller Park-Part II – Enjoli & Timeless Turn Up the Groove Tomorrow...
Enjoli & Timeless return to the stage Saturday, July 12, for the second installment of the Music at Miller Park Series. Music at Miller Park is free, no ticket is needed. The lawn opens at 5:00 p.m., and the main performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will sell food and drinks in the park, and families are...
Road closed in Council Bluffs due to sinkhole, police say
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - A road in Council Bluffs has been closed due to a large sinkhole that began to fill with water Saturday afternoon. A social media post from the Council Bluffs Police Department says a sinkhole has developed on Nebraska Avenue underneath the interstate. Currently, Nebraska Avenue...
Police investigating after pedestrian struck, killed in Omaha crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An investigation is underway after a woman was struck and killed by a car in Omaha Thursday afternoon. A release from the Omaha Police Department says the crash happened just after 4 p.m. on Thursday near 10th and Martha Streets. Investigators say a woman, identified as...
Spotty rain this evening as cooler air arrives for the weekend
A cold front will move in from the north later this evening , kicking of one more final round of spotty rain showers for this evening and tonight. It will be a mostly cloudy evening as temperatures drop in the mid 60s for Saturday morning. A few isolated showers may...