Fire in abandoned South Omaha shed started by homeless people, OFD says
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A fire in an abandoned South Omaha shed was started by homeless people early Sunday morning. Fire crews responded to reports of a building fire near 33rd and Q streets just after 3 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found an abandoned shed on fire. Fire officials told...
Fire damages Log Cabin workshop
A spark got into a dust collection system Friday evening at Crewdson’s Creations and Log Cabin, starting a fire that burned about half of the company’s woodworking shop. Derek Crewdson said he was working with the power router, making a large sign for a customer, when he realized the problem. He grabbed a fire...
Stolen Money from Omaha ATM Found in North Lincoln Traffic Stop
LINCOLN–(KFOR Jan. 9)–Members of the Criminal Interdiction Unit on Wednesday afternoon arrested three men from Texas, for their alleged involvement in an ATM robbery in Omaha. Lancaster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin says once the traffic stop was made along westbound Interstate 80 near 56th Street,...
FBI Omaha Reports Increased Arrests, Major Investigations in 2025
The FBI Omaha Field Office reported a year of expanded enforcement activity and major investigative outcomes in 2025, highlighting efforts to reduce violent crime, combat national security threats, and strengthen accountability across Nebraska and Iowa. “These results represent an incredible amount of grit,...
Three people hospitalized after fight, cutting in Council Bluffs neighborhood
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - Three people were hospitalized after a cutting incident in Council Bluffs Wednesday night. Officers responded to the scene near Margaret Avenue and Savage Street just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Council Bluffs Police Department, three people were taken to the hospital...
Blackstone area shop to open mini mart
The owner of a newly-opened liquor store is already expanding- because he says customers won’t stop asking for one thing.
This Nebraska Small-Town Café Serves Waffles That Disappears Before It Even Cools
If a plate can tell a story, the waffles at Shirley’s Diner write a bestseller before they even cool. Tucked in west Omaha, this retro spot proves comfort can be crispy, buttery, and gone in seconds. You get friendly smiles, diner sizzle, and prices that make a second order feel smart. Bring an appetite because the...
9 Nebraska Steakhouses In Small Towns That Take No Shortcuts
Hungry for the kind of steak that makes you slow down and savor every bite? These Nebraska spots prove you do not need a big city address to serve serious flavor. You will find hand cut beef, house made sides, and small town hospitality that remembers your name. Bring your appetite and a road trip mindset, because...
Omaha Shoeman’s Liquor & More expanding store into neighboring ‘mini mart’
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - No milk. No eggs. No bread. For nearly two years, the Midtown Crossing and Blackstone neighborhoods have been without a grocery store. Chad Shoeman, owner of Shoeman’s Liquor & More, is now a part of the solution. “Biggest question is ‘This is awesome, when are...
The Enormous Thrift Store In Nebraska Where Every Day Feels Like Black Friday
Imagine a place where the thrill of the hunt meets the joy of a bargain, all wrapped up in a warehouse-sized package of possibility. The Goodwill Outlet in Omaha, Nebraska isn’t just another thrift store – it’s the final frontier of secondhand shopping, where savvy treasure hunters can turn a modest investment into a...
