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3 dead, including 2 children, after violent crash in downtown Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Police are investigating a fiery two-vehicle crash that killed three people, including two children, early Friday morning. Omaha police said Friday afternoon that they were investigating whether speed and alcohol played a role in the crash….

Trump urges Nebraska legislature to change voting rules

The Blue Dot campaign advocates for Democrats in normally deep red districts In Omaha neighborhoods, blue dots are appearing on lawns to show their support for Democratic candidates. Former President Donald Trump is making another attempt to secure one of…

Teenager shot by 14-year-old classmate at high school in Nebraska, suspect arrested: police

A 15-year-old boy was shot by his 14-year-old classmate at a Nebraska high school on Tuesday – the latest incident in a series of gun violence cases at U.S. schools this year, authorities said. At around 12:25 p.m., a gun…

Suspect in custody after teen seriously injured in shooting at Nebraska high school

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — About a half-hour after a shooting Tuesday that left a teenager seriously injured at a high school in Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha police have arrested a suspect. Families rushed to Omaha Northwest High School after the…

A few days after the shooting in Georgia, a shooting is reported at a high school in Nebraska

OMAHA, Nebraska (WBTV) – Nebraska police responded to a shooting at Omaha High School on Tuesday, just days after four people were killed in a shooting at a Georgia school. At least one person was shot at Northwest High School…

Volleyball is more popular than ever among girls due to the USA’s Olympic success and the popularity of the college game

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — As summer turns to fall, a former industrial building in southwest Omaha becomes a hive of activity. More than 200 girls aged 11 to 14 in T-shirts, shorts and knee pads move between eight practice areas…

Warren Buffett’s company sells another $1 billion worth of Bank of America shares, but still holds nearly 12%

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett’s company has sold another portion of its Bank of America holding, selling nearly 25 million shares valued at nearly $1 billion last week. Berkshire Hathaway has been steadily selling 116 million shares of…

Man allegedly abandoned nine puppies near a dumpster in Omaha

Courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office LINCOLN, Nebraska (KLKN) – A man was arrested Monday after…

Bellevue Mayor Expresses Frustration Over Nebraska’s New Tax Plan

OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) – Another Omaha metropolitan mayor is raising serious concerns about the recently passed property tax cut plan. Bellevue plans to build a 100,000-square-foot water park that will attract hundreds of thousands of people. The city also wants…

A bar and restaurant focusing on women’s sports opens in Omaha

OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) – Women’s sports are experiencing significant growth. Nebraska is nothing new in this regard. Last August, the University of Nebraska set the world record for the most attended women’s sporting event of all time: Volleyball Day in…