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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A few years ago, neighbors living in a central Omaha neighborhood lost a fight with City Hall. Now they’re preparing for changes to their home. The fight over Pacific Street and Saddle Creek Road began in January 2022. Mark and Debbie Rushlau were fighting for property, peace, and quiet against...

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office shared body worn camera images in the aftermath of the shooting death of Janidi Ibrahim. The show tells the story of the founding of America, focusing on the first Secretary of Treasury: Alexander Hamilton. Omaha Photographer in Vatican City. Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 10:56...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A facility designed to treat mental health disorders among Douglas County inmates hit a major milestone Wednesday. “There’s a lot of people who come to jail that, if they weren’t mentally ill, they probably wouldn’t have their law violation,” said Mike Myers, Director of Corrections.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Wednesday, two separate protests were held on Dodge Street in Omaha pushing the same message for Nebraska’s representatives to have a change of heart and vote no on a massive federal budget bill. Protestors at 72nd and Dodge carried signs and echoed chants of “no...

The Iowa Department of Transportation is testing a new pothole-filling system. Traditionally, the Iowa DOT has filled potholes using conventional hot and cold mix pothole-filling solutions that pair a dump truck and a trailer-mounted hopper, and at least two or three staff to spread the material with shovels and...

BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - A 60-year-old man who was reported missing and being searched for by authorities has been found deceased. Furmain Bicaba of Blair was reported missing at 10:04 a.m. Wednesday. At about 6 p.m., the Blair Police Department reported he had been found and shared condolences to his family and loved...

Ollie’s opens its first Nebraska store in North Omaha, drawing early crowds eager for deals, giveaways, and a new way to stretch their dollar close to home.

OHA argues a new state law unfairly forces it to fund lawyers for tenants it seeks to evict, raising legal concerns.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The first day of July will start incredibly comfortable. Temperatures in the lower 60s along with a few 50s will feel pretty good as you head out there. We’ll climb into the upper 80s this afternoon along with some very low dew points on the muggy meter. Enjoy the abundant sunshine on this...

Mark at the Park: Josh the Otter teaches us all water safety ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend.