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Updated: 1 hours ago
|By Brian Mastre
An enormous puzzle with thousands of heavy pieces is being assembled here in Omaha. One that stands up to the elements and pays tribute to those who serve our nation and communities.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Mike McKnight
An Oklahoma contractor has been making cold calls in rural Nebraska. He’s offering farmers and acreage owners a great deal to improve their driveways.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Harper Lundgren
Omaha Police responded to a cutting near 39th and Ida streets early Thursday morning.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Rusty Lord
On a day that showed so much promise in the forecast earlier this week, we'll end up much cooler in the metro.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Rusty Lord
The first impactful snow of the season for the Omaha Metro appears to be setting up for Sunday, October 25, 2020.
Updated: 16 hours ago
Right now, Omaha Police are making a push for new recruits, and diversity is a big focus.
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Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Joe Nugent
Tom Osborne has a very unique seat when it comes to Nebraska football, not only does he know what he’s looking for but he’s one of the few people who actually have watched practice.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Brian Mastre
The city has reached a tentative contract agreement with the local police union, granting salary increases, pension reform, changes to health care — and a Juneteenth holiday.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Lileana Pearson
A misdemeanor was hanging over jasmine Harris for more than a decade until she got a pardon three years ago. It’s a decision Mayor Jean Strother said she’s proud of and what Harris said opened more doors for her.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Associated Press
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says her administration will try to convince federal auditors to allow its plan to spend $21 million in coronavirus relief funds on a long-planned information technology system.
Updated: 18 hours ago
A split Iowa Supreme Court is upholding a new Republican-backed law that will bar county elections commissioners from mailing absentee ballots this week to thousands of people who omitted information on their applications.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By John Chapman
Many Omaha Public Schools teachers are concerned, even afraid, about being back in the classroom. But state education officials say they are working to support teacher decisions.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Tara Campbell
Farmers rally behind Wahoo family to harvest 2020 crop
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Ashly Richardson
Pope Francis voiced his support for same-sex civil unions in a statement he made in a documentary that premiered at the Rome film festival on Wednesday.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Leigh Waldman
Pandemic fatigue is being blamed for a surge in cases in one Omaha community. Officials are pleading for resources to slow the spread.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Harper Lundgren
The Council Bluffs Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating an 11-year-old female runaway from Children’s Square USA.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Associated Press
An Iowa-based electric utility says it has idled nearly four dozen power-generating wind turbines after huge blades broke off of two turbines in recent weeks.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By David Koeller
We will have a wide range of highs across the WOWT viewing area! Spots like Norfolk and Columbus will likely stay in the 40s, while Falls City and Shenandoah try to warm into the 70s.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 11:50 AM CDT
|By Emily Dwire
For the 4th year in a row, Carl Fleming, Jr. has grown and displayed a giant pumpkin outside of his La Vista home. This year’s gourd comes in at a whopping 450 pounds, and that’s not even the heaviest he’s grown.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By WOWT staff reports
Here is a summary of new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported today by health officials across Nebraska & Iowa.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 10:44 AM CDT
|By Harper Lundgren
Interstate 80 eastbound is experiencing lane closures near Giles Road following a crash involving the Nebraska State Patrol.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 12:02 PM CDT
|By Joe Nugent
The idea of running the ball over and over is nothing new, but for good reason I bet both the Huskers and Buckeyes will be using the same strategy.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Rusty Lord
First Alert Day Sunday due to potential snow and cold
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 5:18 AM CDT
|By Rusty Lord
We’ll start the day with fog around the area but we should be able to see a little sunshine early too.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 10:07 PM CDT
|By Michael Bell
Authorities believe no foul play is suspected after the body of a man was found north of Wahoo Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 9:04 PM CDT
|By Alex McLoon
he Omaha Police Department wants to beef up its response to situations that involve a mental health crisis.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Lileana Pearson
No recycling contract for Omaha after the city council votes 3-4.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 9:17 PM CDT
|By Mike McKnight
An Omaha senior citizen with health concerns is still worried about flying. But not taking that chance could cost her airfare.