Omaha, NE

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Just over 1,200 people are without power after unconfirmed reports of a car accident, according to OPPD. A post on their website states the outage is in West Omaha. The power company says power is estimated to be restored by 6:30 p.m.

Abused animals arrived in Omaha, Saturday, hoping for a chance at a second life. Ten dogs were brought to the Nebraska Humane Society from an overcrowded home in Ohio to be cared for. They took timid steps as they left the ASPCA van that carried them across the country. In...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A second 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in a fatal shooting at Levi Carter Park, Omaha police said. The teenager was booked into the Douglas County Youth Center Friday on suspicion of being an accessory to a felony in the July 3 shooting death of 18-year-old Travell Mountain, The Omaha World-Herald reported.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After a cutting investigation, Omaha police arrested two people in connection with an incident at a gas station Saturday morning. Theophyllis Robinson, 43, was arrested for third-degree assault and Yolanda Moore, 45, was arrested for second-degree felony assault and attempted motor vehicle theft. Police got in contact with a 34-year-old woman with a non-life-threatening injury after responding to a walk-in cutting at Immanuel Hospital ER.

OMAHA, Neb. — The Native Omaha Days parade is a sea of color, friendly faces and a lot of candy. But, in a parade of such celebration and cheer, one float stands out with a somber message: Keep violence out of the community. "The news stories stop, and the community...

Jet Linx (www.jetlinx.com), the only locally-focused, global private aviation company providing aircraft management, joint ownership, and Jet Card membership services through its 20 locations nationwide, has broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art private terminal at Eppley Airfield in Omaha. The existing Jet Linx Omaha facility debuted in 2004 as the Company’s first local private terminal to serve its clients. The new private terminal represents a new era for the Company as it further evolves and expands its unique local service offering. The announcement was made by Jamie Walker, president and CEO of Jet Linx.

No amount of haze nor clouds could cast a shadow over the enthusiasm displayed Saturday morning at the 23rd Biennial Homecoming Parade celebrating Native Omaha Days. With thousands of people lining a mile of sidewalks along 30th Street in North Omaha, attendees were treated to a spectacle for 2½ hours. Drill teams and drum lines added punch to a parade that also featured grand marshals Precious McKesson and Bill Costen, congressional candidates, community organizations and plenty of candy.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Edwina “Curlie” Justus makes an appearance at the Great Plains Black History Museum for a book signing. Edwina was the first African-American women train engineer for Union Pacific. She started her career in 1976 and stayed with Union Pacific in North Platte, Nebraska for 22 years.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thousands of people flocked to 30th Street for a celebration unlike any other. The Native Omaha Days parade put the sites and sounds of North Omaha on full display. The crowd favorite was the drill teams and the event is a homecoming for many in attendance....

After letting one victory slip away Saturday, Gretna refused to let it happen again. The result was the Dragons’ first-ever Class A American Legion state title. Gretna defeated Fremont First State Bank 5-4 to claim the championship at Omaha Skutt. The victory lifts Gretna (37-15) into the Mid South Regional that begins Wednesday at Duncan Field in Hastings.

OMAHA, Neb. — Health experts issuing a strong warning: Getting a COVID-19 shot could be the difference between life and death. Less than half of all Americans have finished getting them. CDC data shows just 49.5% of all eligible adults are fully vaccinated. In Douglas County, just 53% of all...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Widespread showers and storms producing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning may have woken you up early Saturday morning! Thankfully, most storms after 11 PM Friday night stayed below severe limits, though wind gusts up to about 45 mph were reported. The strongest storms really developed Friday evening, which helped cut into the fuel for the overnight and early morning storms.

Two of the top girls golfers in the state held their own with some of the best in the country this week. Rising seniors Lauren Thiele of Bishop Neumann and Kaitlyn Hanna (Omaha Westside) both made the cut at the Girls Junior PGA Championship, one of the top youth tournaments in the country.