Iowa bill could ban public schools from working with with public libraries
An Iowa bill could prohibit public schools from partnering with public libraries. Educators say these collaborations save taxpayer money and expand student access to resources.
Omaha third graders bring history to life with wax museum
Third graders at Nelson Mandela Elementary bring history to life with each student stepping into the role of local famous figure with a wax museum presentation.
Cass County sheriff takes jail roster offline to cut off scammers targeting inmate families
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Scammers will search public information looking for potential victims and they found them on a surprising website. But that avenue for random names has been cut off. Scammers often use the threat of jail in an attempt to trick a payment out of startled victims. “Their...
Source: Photo from Nancy Guthrie’s home appears to show suspect on a different day
A law enforcement source told 13 News that a photo of the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case appears to have been taken on a different day than the other ones released by the FBI. (Source: KOLD)
Cement truck involved in fatal crash in Sarpy County south of I-80
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A cement truck was involved in a crash with an SUV in Sarpy County on Wednesday which left one man dead. According to the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were called to the scene near Highway 50 and Prairie Corners Road at about 11:55 a.m.
Nebraska farmers look to cut costs as tariffs squeeze profits
Nebraska farmers at the Farmer2Farmer Conference share strategies to cut production costs amid tariffs.
World Famous Gas Station Expected to Open First Ever Nebraska Location
A fan-favorite southern gas station and convenience store is set to make its way into the Cornhusker state for the first time ever. The travel center “Buc-ee’s”, which was founded in Texas in 1982, will install its first Nebraska location in the city of Gretna, according to city officials. As part of Gretna’s “Good...
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska plans new health and wellness center near tribal housing
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Fred LeRoy was a leader of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. The Marine veteran led the fight to restore his tribe. The Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center located near 26th and J Street was named in his honor. Now the tribe has plans to build...
Nebraska-Iowa Weather Alert Today: 40% Rain to Snow Risk in Omaha as Temps Hover...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska skies are locked in gray over Omaha this morning, and temperatures are sitting right at the freezing mark. A few early flurries could mix with light rain, leaving damp pavement across the metro....
Crews return to South Omaha home after fire rekindles overnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Fire Department crews responded to a home early Tuesday after a fire rekindled at the same address that burned Monday afternoon. Firefighters arrived to the home in South Omaha near 50th Avenue and Y Street at about 2 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities confirmed with First Alert...
