Council Bluffs PRCA Rodeo honors Southwest Iowa legend Bill Busch
Bull riding, barrel racing, and trick riding! 🐎 The Council Bluffs PRCA Rodeo brought family fun and honored a local legend. Read about the action here! 👇
The Small-Town Nebraska Steakhouse That Turns Dinner Into A Very Good Reason To Hit...
What kind of steakhouse makes a small-town dinner feel like the whole reason for the drive? This Nebraska spot has exactly that kind of pull, because the meal feels less like a convenient stop and more like the reward waiting at the end of the road. There is already something...
Omaha City Council agenda notes for March 24
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here are a few items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council meeting. No. 6: An consent agenda item awarding a city tree stump/removal contract to Monster Tree Service of Omaha. Vinny’s Tree Service put in a bid, but was rejected. No. 20:...
LOVB Nebraska tops Austin in four sets, takes control of playoff race
With playoff positioning on the line, LOVB Nebraska delivered a clutch performance Friday night, defeating LOVB Austin 3-1 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to take control of fourth place in the League One Volleyball standings. Nebraska (7-9) won the opening two sets 25-13 and 25-18 before Austin responded...
Procession honors fallen Bellevue Sgt. Noah Tietjens as he returns
The remains of Sgt. Noah Tietjens returned to Eppley Airfield. Neighbors and veterans gathered along the motorcade route to honor his sacrifice.
Today in History – March 22: Man on trial for murder of Omaha student
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha family was getting justice on this day in history. In 2007, Christopher Edwards was on trial for the murder of 19-year-old Jessica O’Grady. The UNO student disappeared in 2006. Even though her body was never found, investigators said they found her blood in...
Bob Dylan Kicks Off 2026 Tour With Surprise Eddie Cochran Cover, New Acoustic Set
Bob Dylan launched the 2026 leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour Saturday evening at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, Nebraska. He made some big changes by playing six Rough and Rowdy Ways songs as opposed to the usual nine, ditching his grand piano in favor of a tiny keyboard in the center of the stage, and rearranging...
Places Where Playing Your Music Too Loudly In Your Car Can Get You Into...
For some people, driving a car simply means going from point A to point B. It's nothing more than a necessary task required to complete daily chores. For others, the act of driving is often as important as the final destination. Some enjoy driving sports cars because of how they feel, others prefer open-top...
Man arrested after attempting to rob Omaha donut shop, police say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man was arrested after attempting to rob an Omaha donut shop on Saturday. According to Omaha Police, the incident happened at the Krispy Kreme on 72nd Street Saturday evening. According to OPD, employees told officers a man, identified as 42-year-old Glenn Sion-Arrenz, lingered in the...
DHHS/DWEE Issues Smoke Advisory for Southeastern Nebraska
Lincoln, NE – Smoke associated with prescribed burning in the Flint Hills region may affect air quality in Nebraska. Issued for: 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, through 9:00 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026. Affected Area: Southeastern Nebraska. Air Quality Index: Moderate to periodic Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups....

















