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LINCOLN – The State of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Douglas County. After samples were collected earlier this week, the lake measured above the threshold of eight parts per billion of total microcystin, which is a...

Omaha, Nebraska – Isolated severe thunderstorms could roll through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa between 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, bringing the risk of hail up to 1 inch and winds over 60 mph. Outdoor events, travel, and evening plans could be disrupted across the region. According to the...

At Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha, new employees are being hired and trained, as the company climbs back on its feet in the wake of an immigration enforcement. Nearly half its production workers were apprehended on June 10, charged with immigration violations. More than 60 of those employees were transported...

Ralston residents gathered for their 65th Independence Day celebration, enjoying music, food and community spirit while finding creative ways to beat the summer heat.

Omaha’s J.E. George parade drew neighbors of all ages for a red, white, and blue celebration filled with fun, unity, and patriotic pride.

For the past seven months, a top prosecutor in the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, a lawyer making more than $140,000 a year, has been paid by the county to stay home. The Sarpy County Board blocked him from offices in the courthouse and revoked his access to the computer systems and files he’d need to do his job.

One arrested in connection to fatal stabbing of 85-year-old man in Millard. William Pae, 53, was arrested for criminal homicide in connection to the stabbing of Sung Pae, a report states. Updated: 11 hours ago. Every year, thousands surround downtown Ralston to watch the oldest and largest Independence Day parade...

OMAHA — The Guatemalan restaurant manager detained by immigration agents following a “wrong turn” onto a Bellevue military base June 7 has been released on bond, pending resolution of his case seeking to stay in the United States. Jazon Gonzalez Perez, granted a $2,500 bond by a judge Wednesday in immigration court,...

For John Johnson, Project Houseworks' Home Affordability Program was a difference-maker. He's now looking forward to hosting Thanksgiving.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Happy 4th of July! It’s been a typical summer day, but a few communities might be impacted by brief showers and storms tonight. Spotty storms are possible after 7 PM though the majority of our area should stay dry through fireworks time frame. The better chance for storms stays west of the metro...