Burned Omaha home creates eyesore for neighbors months after fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - No one was hurt, but a fire earlier this year has been a sore spot for neighbors near 155th Street and Pepperwood Drive. The fire that engulfed the home in January is still a hot topic in the neighborhood seven months later. “He drug this all...
Czech musician denied entry to US, Nebraska concert series canceled
A Czech clarinetist's journey to perform in Nebraska was cut short at the Detroit airport when officials determined he lacked proper work visa documentation.
TRAFFIC ALERT: TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE SUMMER 2025
Traffic closure near CHI Health Center will impact drivers entering and exiting Lot A. Starting this week, on July 7th, a temporary traffic disruption will affect drivers accessing CHI Health Center Omaha, specifically those parking in Lot A. As utility work begins for NuStyle’s new development, the parking garage,...
4 Hurt in Cass County Crash
(Anita) Four people suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Cass County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 6:06 p.m. in the westbound lanes near the 69/70-mile marker. The Iowa State Patrol identified the injured as a 50-year-old Agany Mapior Agany of Omaha, a...
Omaha Today! Jazz on the Green Returns for Six Swingin’ Thursdays
Jazz on the Green returns for six weeks of free outdoor concerts at Turner Park. BluesEd’s youth musicians keep the blues alive—see where you can hear them play. $5 after 5: Enjoy discounted Tuesday-night visits to Omaha’s Durham Museum. “Wicked” hits the big screen outdoors at Turner...
CHI Health’s Omaha Metro emergency departments report number of firework injuries from weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - CHI Health’s Omaha Metro area emergency departments saw a number of firework-related injuries and burns over the weekend. Combined, they saw a total of approximately 17 firework-related injuries. Also, CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, which is home to Nebraska’s only dedicated burn unit, saw...
Omaha Fire Department launches blood transfusion program
The Omaha Fire Department is now carrying whole blood supplies, which will allow trained paramedics to give transfusions at the scene of a trauma.
No bond for man charged with killing elderly father with sword in Millard
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man arrested after a fatal stabbing in Millard made his first appearance in court on Monday. William Pae, 53, was charged with first-degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony. Pae does not have a job, but he told the judge he...
Local workers react to no tax on tips
2 officers injured, 2 arrested after police respond to crash in North Omaha. In a report, OPD says officers came across a crash with a disturbance near 30th and Parker streets just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Updated: 4 hours ago. No one was hurt, but a fire earlier this year...
‘Third spaces’ see growing popularity in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The term “third space” is familiar to many. It’s a place you can spend time outside of your home or work, to connect with others who have similar interests. There’s a new concept here in Omaha - reading lounges as a third space....