Omaha NE

OMAHA, Neb. — Community members in Nebraska came together support one of their own at the second annual "Great Dad Joke Off. Jessica McAfee was this year's recipient of the Great Dad Joke Off. "The recipe said set the oven to 180 degrees, but now I can't open it...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lincoln, Neb. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is lining up for Nebraska, with milder air favoring mostly rain from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5. According to NOAA’s 6-10 day outlook...

According to Omaha Police, the crash happened at the intersection of Abbot Drive and Locust Street around 3:30 Sunday afternoon.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Bennington man charged in connection with the death of a 16-year-old Millard West student has changed his plea. Christopher Luke, 33, changed his plea to no contest to the charge of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide. Luke’s sentencing is scheduled for May 14th. The charge...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha-area woman who flew to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for her parents’ wedding is stranded there after cartel violence swept across the resort city over the weekend, canceling flights and shutting down streets. Bayleigh Koch was still in Puerto Vallarta Monday with no confirmed flight...

Habitat for Humanity is bringing a new concept in affordable homeownership to Papillion, and applications are now open for first-time homebuyers.

LINCOLN — To say that Paul Hedren is a Custer fanatic would be quite an understatement. Growing up in Minnesota, family vacations consisted of driving west, to the famous forts and battlefields of the great Indian wars. As soon as he was able to drive, Hedren and his brother continued the tradition, driving to...

(KMAland) -- A trio of KMAland Nebraska athletes have earned the latest Jim Hughes Real Estate KMAland Athlete of the Week honors. Weeping Water's Ella Huskey is the female recipient. The freshman averaged 27.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.5 steals per game in a 2-0 week for the Indians. Huskey started week with 30...

Heartwood’s amphitheater turns into a free pop-up sled hill starting next weekend. A pasta-making class at the Cottonwood gives you dinner and bragging rights. Your library card can help you garden—seeds, classes, and how-to resources included. Oto HiFi Lounge is now open in Aksarben for cocktails, vinyl, and...

The Bridge From Violence has announced the retirement of Executive Director Suzanne Smith, effective March 20, 2026. After more than 27 years of dedicated leadership at The Bridge, Smith concludes a distinguished 37-year career in the anti-violence movement. The Bridge Board of Directors has appointed Cathi Sampson...