FATAL ACCIDENT AT SIOUX CITY TRUCK STOP
AN OMAHA, NEBRASKA MAN HAS DIED FROM INJURIES SUFFERED WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A SEMI AT A SIOUX CITY TRUCK STOP TUESDAY NIGHT. SIOUX CITY POLICE AND FIRE RESCUE RESPONDED TO THE LOVE’S TRUCK STOP PARKING LOT ON SINGING HILLS BOULEVARD JUST AFTER 8:30 P.M. INVESTIGATORS SAY THE...
Head-on collision in Cass County sends 2 to the hospital
(Murray) -- Two people were injured in a head-on crash in Cass County, Nebraska early Wednesday afternoon. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says shortly after noon, deputies, along with Cass County EMS, Murray Fire and Rescue, and Plattsmouth Fire and Rescue, responded to 24th Avenue just north of Splitt Drive for a...
Ex-CFO of Nebraska lender convicted of bank fraud
A former CFO of a Nebraska bank has been convicted in federal court of bank fraud and attempted bank fraud, according to the Justice Department. After a two-week trial in Omaha, a jury on March 6 found Aaron Luneke, 44, of Columbus, Nebraska, guilty of defrauding his employer, Bank of the Valley, to obtain $4.3...
Scammers react to warning stickers
Scammers are now posting fake social media ads in an attempt to discredit warning stickers placed on Bitcoin ATM machines across the Omaha metro.
Omaha Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Stolen Credit Card Case
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on camera using a stolen credit card at a convenience store near 103rd and Fort Streets around 6 a.m. on Feb. 24. Investigators say the suspect broke into a garage about 45...
Sale underway for raided Omaha hotel near I-80
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An Omaha hotel raided by the FBI last summer is now getting a fresh start. First Alert 6 confirmed with Pat Green of Hospitality and Commercial Brokers that the AmericInn Hotel near I-80 is currently in the process of being sold. Green said the deal...
West Omaha neighbors celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Clancy’s Pub
Clancy's Pub in West Omaha celebrated St. Patrick's Day starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday with green beer and Irish dancing.
Council Bluffs homeless shelter launches program to clear encampments, restore purpose for guests
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A local homeless shelter is offering a new way to clean up encampments across the metro while giving its guests a sense of purpose. Jacob Roth worked 40 to 60 hours a week for about five years before health complications changed everything. “Couldn’t pay my rent,...
Man arrested in Douglas County after videos show alleged animal abuse
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — Authorities in Douglas County have arrested a man after disturbing videos surfaced showing alleged abuse of multiple animals. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the case began in February 2026 when the Nebraska Humane Society received a complaint about the welfare of dogs near 21st...
Omaha mayor’s office rolls out discounted parking program as streetcar construction woes continue
Omaha Mayor John Ewing announced an upcoming parking program Wednesday that’s meant to bring more patrons to downtown businesses hit hard by streetcar construction. The program, set to begin in a few weeks, will offer $1 parking sessions in two downtown garages. Ewing and his staff also met with Omaha business owners...

















