Two arrested after high-speed pursuit, foot chase in south-central Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two men were arrested by Nebraska authorities after a pursuit and foot chase Saturday night. According to a statement from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the office was made aware of a vehicle fleeing from Bennington Police. DCSO Deputies observed the...
One killed after crash in West Omaha, OPD says
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was killed in a crash that took place in West Omaha Saturday morning. Omaha Police tell First Alert 6 officers responded to a scene near 133rd and West Center Road around 9:45 a.m. Saturday. According to OPD, a Volkswagen sideswiped a Chevrolet...
Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for February 2
Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.
Permanent standard time or daylight saving time? Nebraskans are split
Tired of changing your clocks twice a year? Two Nebraska lawmakers feel the same way, and have proposed bills this session to stick with one time system all year. LB34, introduced by State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha, would signal Nebraska’s support for a year-round daylight...
From Nicaragua to Nebraska — Discovering a welcoming culture and relaxed pace of life
Native Nicaraguans Argentina Espinoza and Magdiel “Junior” Garcia, Jr. first arrived in Nebraska during the middle of winter. Yet their strongest initial impression of the state wasn’t the cold weather but the warmth and welcome of the people. Even with the ground blanketed in...
Nebraska lawmakers hear proposal to end sales tax on utilities, including gas, electricity
Nebraska lawmakers heard a proposal to end the state sales tax on electricity, natural gas and sewer systems on Friday, but doing so would mean the state would give up millions of dollars of revenue. The bill (LB117) from Sen. Rick Holdcroft would exempt utilities connected to...
6 Enormous Thrift Stores In Nebraska That Are Too Good To Pass Up
Imagine a treasure hunt where the X marks the spot is actually a giant building filled with pre-loved goodies. Welcome to Nebraska’s thrift store scene, where one person’s castoffs become another’s prized possessions!. Ah, the thrill of the hunt!. There’s something magical...
6 Massive Thrift Stores In Nebraska That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Ever wondered where to find a gently used tuxedo for your pet iguana?. Nebraska’s thrift stores might just have you covered. Let’s dive into a world where one person’s castoffs become another’s treasures. 1. Goodwill Retail Store & Donation Center (Omaha) Ah, Goodwill. The...
What stories can a Nebraska-centric film company tell? This Omaha couple is finding out
The origins of the Reuben sandwich have divided friends, families and even states for nearly a century. Most Omahans buy the story that Reuben Kulakovsky, a Jewish grocer in Omaha, invented it when he asked for a sandwich made of corned beef and sauerkraut during a poker game...
Nebraska Public Media Signs On New FM Station in Broken Bow
KGNE-FM/89.3 (Broken Bow) transmits with 12kW/133m (class C3). Broken Bow previously only received weak signals from the network’s Bassett and Lexington transmitters and has no other public radio services. The Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission filed a license...
