Suspicious powder reported at Sen. Fischer’s office in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Just days after a scare at Sen. Pete Ricketts’ office in West Omaha, authorities were called to Sen. Deb Fischer’s office in West Omaha on Tuesday after a report of a suspicious powder there. The call went out at about 1 p.m., with emergency...
Omaha gas stations face fuel shortages as Gov. Pillen moves to ease deliveries
Some Omaha gas stations are running out of fuel as Nebraska temporarily eases rules for fuel deliveries.
Dan Lanning defends use of timeouts in closing minutes of first half against Nebraska
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon spent two timeouts in the final 72 seconds of Saturday's second quarter. Nebraska, which was without any timeouts, later found the end zone for the game's first points with four seconds left. No, the final result was not as intended, but as Dan Lanning reiterated...
Lincoln Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Driving
A 21-year-old Lincoln man was injured Monday after accidentally shooting himself in the leg with a homemade firearm while driving near 27th Street and Cornhusker Highway. Lincoln Police Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says officers were called to the intersection around 5:15 p.m. October 19th for a report of a person with a gunshot wound.
Nebraska drivers seeing gas deficit at stations in Seward, Lincoln and Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As of Monday, drivers in Seward, Omaha and Lincoln have found gas stations running low or not having any gas to sell at all. In an attempt to help, Governor Jim Pillen decided to sign an executive order that extends the window drivers have to deliver fuel to gas stations, while also increasing the weight they are allowed to carry by 10%.
Claas invests $10M in Nebraska research center
The ribbon fell Oct. 8 at Claas headquarters in Omaha, Neb., signaling a commitment to advancing agricultural technology. The grand opening of the new Claas Research and Development Center represents a dual investment: better tools for farmers and a boost to Nebraska’s agricultural economy. “Nebraska agriculture is roughly 95%...
$130K winning Nebraska Pick 5 ticket sold in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you bought a Nebraska Pick 5 Ticket before Monday’s drawing, you might be a big winner!. A release from the Nebraska Lottery says a winning ticket worth $130,000 was sold at the Speedee Mart at 132nd and Grover in Omaha. The winning numbers from...
Omaha man files lawsuit against DHHS over public records request
LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. — An Omaha man is filing a lawsuit against the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services over its estimated cost and completion date to fulfill his public records request. In the lawsuit filed Monday in Lancaster County District Court, Curt Safranek, who is the founder...
Nebraska Winter 2026-27: Omaha, 31.11-Inch Snow History
Omaha, Lincoln and western Nebraska could still face disruptive winter storms through March 2027.
SquareOne Youth and Family Crisis Center opens in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — After nearly a decade of planning and collaboration, local leaders celebrated the grand opening of the SquareOne Youth and Family Crisis Center in downtown Lincoln on Monday. The facility, located at 220 S. 17th Street, will begin welcoming families Tuesday, October 20, offering around-the-clock behavioral...
