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Teen suspect in Omaha homicide changes plea
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A suspect in a murder reported last August is changing his plea. Homicide suspect Juan Velasquez was 17 years old when he was originally charged with the first-degree murder of 43-year-old Juan Carlos Tobar-Abarca, who was found dead in West Omaha last summer. Velasquez, arrested in...
Fireworks glitch during show after Memorial Park concert in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The fireworks didn’t go off entirely as planned last Friday night in Memorial Park. Fans enjoying this year’s annual Memorial Park concert were expecting to have the night close out with a fireworks show, but a few minutes in, everything stopped. An organizer with...
Man accused of stabbing Uber driver, attempted to rob Omaha dollar store pleads no contest
OMAHA, Neb. — A man accused of stabbing an Uber driver and attempting to rob an Omaha dollar store reached a plea deal. William Dimas II pled no contest to attempted robbery, first-degree false imprisonment and use of a deadly weapon. According to court documents, prosecutors dropped three charges.
Melanin Market celebrates minority-owned businesses and connects them to the community
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha couple saw a lack of diversity among shop vendors, so they did something about it. "We wanted to fill a void," said Ty Nared. She and her husband, Dell, co-founded Melanin Market Omaha to support and celebrate minority-owned businesses. As a recent recipient of...
2 Omaha men sentenced to years in jail for their roles in 2022 shooting that injured one man
OMAHA, Neb. — Two men were sentenced for their roles in a 2022 shooting. The incident happened on Sept. 11, 2022, in Hanscom Park. Steve Woodson was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. Omaha police said Nathaniel Campbell, 32, and Jeremy Huntley, 30, were arrested in 2023,...
Omaha Storm Warning: Severe Weather with Tornado Threat Until 6 PM
Omaha, NE – Severe storms are expected to hit the Omaha area this afternoon, bringing with them the possibility of a tornado. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning, indicating that the most intense period of the storm will occur between 3 PM and 6 PM. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Chasers notch third straight victory with 5-1 win against Iowa
PAPILLION – An eighth inning rally helped the Omaha Storm Chasers win their third straight game with a 5-1 victory against the Iowa Cubs Monday at Werner Park. In just the second Monday game of the season, both teams struggled offensively for the first five innings and pitching dominated as the Cubs and Chasers combined for just five hits over five shutout innings to open the game.
Missouri River flood impacts southeast Nebraska after overnight rain
Eastern Nebraska received several inches of rain Monday night and Tuesday morning, causing floods in the Lincoln and Omaha metro areas. According to the National Weather Service, 6.77 inches of rain fell in Papillion between 7 a.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday. Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue received 5.77 inches over the same time span.
Omaha police identify 28-year-old man who was critically hurt after being hit by a train in June
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police identified the man who wascritically injured after being hit by a train in June. Devon Phillips, 28, was rushed to the University of Nebraska Medical Center with critical injuries to his lower legs after being hit near Woolworth Avenue, between 16th and 20th Streets, just outside downtown Omaha on June 21, authorities said.
Office of Global Engagement welcomes Emily Brandt, coordinator
In February, Emily Brandt started in the UNMC Office of Global Engagement (OGE) where she came from the UNMC Office of Graduate Studies and Office of Accreditation and Assessment. Brandt holds a bachelor of arts degree from Doane College, Crete in German, Spanish and Speech Communication) and a master of arts degree from Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany in European Linguistics.
Early Stages of a Billion Dollar Terminal Expansion
The early stages of Eppley’s $950 million terminal expansion and modernization project are now underway. The work shown in this photo is right inside the first floor terminal entrance. The work is being completed in phases. By the time the entire project is done in 2028, Eppley’s terminal will nearly double in size, add two gates and be equipped for regularly scheduled international flights. Photo credit: Omaha Airport Authority.
Driver of pickup crashes into yard near Memorial Park
OMAHA, Neb. — A driver of a pickup truck crashed into someone's yard just after midnight Tuesday. The vehicle stopped near a tree. Video from the scene showed what appeared to be the bed of the truck knocked off the axle. Omaha police have not said if weather played...
Farming Today with KRVN: July 4, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. — Bryce Doeschot with KRVN takes a look at today's agriculture headlines. Free meeting on Tuesday in Lexington to help farmers’ next steps after the weekend hailstorm. Vilsack visits Omaha to talk about free meals. Bumper crop: Kansas farmer sees best wheat yields in years.
Corn Flakes: Two Professional Volleyball Leagues in Omaha
Last winter it was fun to watch the Omaha Supernovas make their debut and I was happy to see that they had a good following. The addition of several former Huskers has got to help with that as well. Former Husker volleyball standout Briana Holman is the newest member of...
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