Sarpy County Sheriff accuses four boys of setting off firebomb
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A group of Sarpy County teens face serious charges in juvenile court after setting off a large homemade firework. Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office Lt. James Wrigley has video of the four teenage boys about to light up the night and get their day in court.
Mid-America manufacturing sees slow growth amid inflation, job losses
OMAHA, Neb. — The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a key economic indicator for the nine-state region from Minnesota to Arkansas, remained above the growth neutral threshold for the sixth consecutive month, despite a slight decline to 50.7 in June from 51.0 in May. "The Creighton survey...
Douglas County Sheriff hopes dashcam video spreads awareness on red light running
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Dashcam video clips shared by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shows drivers running a red light in West Omaha. Sheriff Aaron Hanson said his department received many complaints about people running red lights at 204th Street and George B. Lake Parkway. Hanson said the area...
Fear in the disability community as budget passes with Medicaid cuts
Some Americans, including those who work for tips, may benefit from the tax cuts in the new budget bill; however, neighbors who depend on Medicaid for healthcare are worried.
Papillion restaurant suffers under the heat of a broken AC
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A popular Papillion restaurant is losing business because of the heat and humidity over the past month. One wonders why since it doesn’t have outside seating. Fovero Greek Restaurant remains open because it has a lot of fans, which help customers endure the inside temperature.
Celebrating the Fourth in Elkhorn with a growing neighborhood tradition
In Indian Pointe, neighbors celebrate the Fourth in style, with a golf-cart parade, foam party, live music and more. With hundreds of homes in the neighborhood, there's something for the whole family.
How to properly dispose of fireworks and why it matters
Lighting off fireworks can be a lot of fun, but once it's over, what you do next is important to your safety and the environment. Cleaning up properly can help reduce pollutants in our waterways.
Omaha childcares face funding cuts after not receiving federal funds
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Billions of dollars intended for state education departments for the upcoming school year are in limbo. For Omaha, it means an immediate $1.7 million funding gap. After-care programs are expected to take a direct hit. Funding from the federal Department of Education for states should have...
Spotty showers possible overnight, the heat returns Wednesday
Overnight, a few rain showers will try to move in from the west. Those in eastern Nebraska will have the best chance to get any rain. We start Wednesday morning in the mid 60s. Warmer air and humidity starts to move back in Wednesday. Once any early morning rain clears...
South Omaha businesses feel impact of ICE raids weeks later
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The South Omaha community is still feeling the aftermath, weeks after an ICE raid took place at Glen Valley Foods. ICE agents said they detained 76 and claimed more than 100 identity theft victims were connected to employees at the plant. It’s leaving an impact on...
