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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Sarpy County crash
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is in the hospital following a car-versus-motorcycle crash late Friday. Sarpy County authorities were called to Nebraska Highway 31 and Platteview Road, south of Gretna, around 11:40 p.m. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was life-flighted to the hospital. -- This is a...
'They have a hug from someone far away': Fabric store gets 300 quilts donated for tornado relief
OMAHA, Neb. — A local fabric store owner is doing her part to help the community rebuild from the tornado that hit in April. Hundreds of handmade quilts were loaded into a truck at Fabric Bash, all coming from donations sparked by social media. "Literally a few days after...
Local Nebraska high school state track and field athletes shine on final day of NSAA State Championships
OMAHA, Neb. (KCAU) – Attached is our coverage from the final day of the NSAA State Track and Field State Championships at Burke Stadium in Omaha. For full results, click here.
Spurred by finance and insurance industry, Omaha lands among economic growth juggernauts
By one measure, the fastest-growing economy among the nation’s largest counties isn’t in Texas, Florida or any of the other usual big dogs. It’s Douglas County, Nebraska. In 2022, as the nation emerged from a pandemic, Douglas County’s gross domestic product grew 9.2% – the most of...
Omaha Supernovas win inaugural PVF championship
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Omaha Supernovas are the first ever Pro Volleyball Federation champions after sweeping Grand Rapids 3-0. The Supernovas took down the Rise 25-13, 26-24, 25-22 to take home the crown on their home court at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. To sweeten the deal,...
First kindergarten class at Council Bluffs school returns as high school graduates
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - Graduating seniors from Abraham Lincoln High School returned to their elementary school, College View Elementary, wearing caps and gowns. Instructional Coach Melissa Taylor was with these students every step of the way. Taylor said, “Oh my heart. Just to see these kids grow up from...
Omaha Beef score game-winner with 9 seconds left to complete 34-32 comeback win over Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and score from the Sioux City Bandits home game against the Omaha Beef on May 18th, 2024. Omaha quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown with nine seconds remaining to complete the comeback. Omaha 34, Sioux City 32
'Take that straight to the people': Dino Bus provides updates on construction
OMAHA, Neb. — The owner of Stomp Chomp and Roar hosted a free open house so people could get a look at a new traveling museum on Saturday. The construction of the Dino Bus is not finished yet, but the owner Anthony Pontiero expects it to be finished and on the streets in May 2025.
Carter Lake house undergoing renovations catches on fire early Saturday morning
CARTER LAKE, Iowa — A fire destroys part of a home in Carter Lake Saturday morning. The Omaha Fire Department responded near 16th and Evans streets for a working fire around 4:30 a.m. Crews quickly began putting out the flames. The blaze took out the front porch and left...
Omaha firefighters propose new contract addressing burnout, staff shortages
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Fire Department has a burnout problem. They respond to between 65,000 and 67,000 calls for service each year. A new four-year deal between the Omaha Fire Union and the city could help address that issue, and many others. “The call volume that Omaha Fire...
Omaha Supernovas claim victory, become first-ever Pro Volleyball Federation champions
OMAHA, Neb. — Co-owner of the Omaha Supernovas and popular pop and R&B star Jason Derulo came to Omaha's CHI Health Center to show his love and support for the team who made it to the first Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. This content is imported from Twitter. You may...
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