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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is investigating a robbery at a gas station Saturday morning. In a release, OPD says officers responded at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday to the Mega Saver near 83rd and Maple streets — in the north central area. According to the release,...

The Omaha Fire Department was called to the fire shortly after 1 a.m. Monday near 20th and Read streets.

Protests have erupted across the country, including in Nebraska, following the shooting death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman, by an ICE agent on Jan. 7. Authorities reported that Good was shot after allegedly hitting an ICE officer and failing to follow lawful commands. In Kearney, dozens of...

Norah Sis recently spoke about former Nebraska Volleyball coach John Cook. Sis competed for the Creighton Blue Jays when Cook led the Huskers. In a recent interview, the Omaha Supernovas’ hitter reminisced about the team’s co-owner and general manager, Cook’s view of her. According to her, he spoke highly of Sis,...

It's a cold night tonight with lows dropping into the upper-20s. Despite the chilly start, warmer weather returns to start the workweek. Monday will be in the low 50s, and Tuesday into the upper 50s. A few neighborhoods could even reach the 60s again! The record high for Omaha is 63.

Families gathered at Midtown Crossing Saturday morning for the annual Family Fun Day, where neighbors visited multiple small businesses for activities and entertainment.

PAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV)– Town and Country Animal Rescue has experienced a 30% increase in pet surrenders over the last year. One of the biggest reasons for the increase is neighbors losing their homes or being displaced. Town and Country Animal Rescue reports 30% increase in pet surrenders over the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Residents across Omaha, Nebraska, will see a steady warming trend to start the week, with temperatures climbing through Tuesday before cooler air arrives Wednesday, according to the National Weather...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Creighton’s newest athletic facility will bear the name of one of the University’s most prolific donors. In an announcement sent Thursday, Creighton University said their newest athletic facility, one that broke ground in December, will be named “The Bill” in honor of longtime donor Bill Scott,...

PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - The Papio Bay Aquatic Center is set for an extensive update. The City of Papillion said in a social media post that a $1.125 million grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Civic and Community Center Financing Fund will help in this endeavor. Parts...