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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A person is in the hospital after being hit by a car in central Omaha early Sunday morning. The incident happened in the area of 85th and Webster just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Police initially responded to a shooting victim call. Upon further investigation, they found...

In an unexpected turn of events, a local resident found themselves locked out of their apartment just minutes before the start of the Husker game. The incident, which could have easily turned into a frustrating evening, took a heartwarming twist when the on-call maintenance person suggested that the $50 off-hours fee...

November 9, 1948 - At 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 9, 1948, Offutt Airforce Base gained national prominence as it became the home of Strategic Air Command headquarters. The U.S. Air Force Secretary chose Offutt due to its location in the middle of the country, far from the borders of the continental U.S.

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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Campus Red Cross Club is holding several blood drives in November and early December as part of the Abbott Big 10 Blood Drive Contest. The events are intended to increase blood donations in Nebraska and contribute to the national effort, as donation levels are at a 20-year low in...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On Saturday, 300 high school voices continued preparation for their big moment on stage. Students from 6 local high schools and 4 professional singers will lift their voices in the annual Omaha Symphony Choral Collaborative on Sunday. “We are so excited to collaborate with our incredible...

While doing research for an upcoming exploration of Hotel Indigo, I took the opportunity to check out its speakeasy: Anna’s Place. Named in honor of Omaha’s “Queen of the Underworld”, the hidden cocktail lounge opened in 2022. The entrance is tucked away just past the front desk near the lobby. If the lights are red,...

Students part of the National Honor Society at Raltson High School took time this weekend to help neighbors rake up leaves.

A walk around Westroads Mall is raising awareness for a genetic disorder that typically goes under-diagnosed.

OMAHA, Neb. – This morning, 33 incarcerated men participated in a half marathon at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC), with the first-place finisher completing the race in 1:26:24. The half marathon is the culmination of six months of dedicated training by the OCC Running Crew — a group inspired by the 1000 Mile...