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Omaha Police looking for suspect in robbery at Benson convenience store
31+ min ago (78+ words) The robbery happened at the NP Mart near Northwest Radial Highway and 52nd Street, in the Benson area, shortly before 11:15 p.m. Wednesday. Omaha Police looking for suspect in robbery at Benson convenience store Crashes on I-480, JFK impact morning Omaha metro commute Mild…...
Suspect in motorcycle crash that killed one in North Omaha changes plea
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (112+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man who caused a crash in North Omaha that led to the death of one person has changed his plea. Julius Nanke, 24, changed his plea to no contest on Jan. 23 for one count of motor vehicle…...
Man to be sentenced in 2016 Omaha street racing crash that killed Sarah Root
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (317+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After an international manhunt, closure is finally on its way for a Council Bluffs family. The man responsible for a deadly hit-and-run a decade ago in Omaha, Eswin Mejia, will be sentenced Monday. Mejia's attorney told the…...
Omaha Police, FBI make arrest in connection to ‘swatting’ incident
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (124+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police, in conjunction with the FBI, have made an arrest in connection to a recent "swatting" call. A release from OPD says they were notified of the threat of a potential shooting that was shared on…...
One person injured in home as result of North Omaha shooting, police say
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (132+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was injured in their own home as a result of a North Omaha shooting late Saturday night. According to Omaha Police, the shooting happened near 40th and Boyd streets just before midnight on Saturday. After officers…...
Inside Iowa Politics: Calls for leadership changes after ICE fatal shooting of protester
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (265+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capital Bureau) -- Parts of the federal government again headed toward shutdown amid disagreements about funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security following another fatal shooting of a protester by federal law enforcement. ICE…...
Omaha police: 13-year-old arrested after cutting
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (74+ words) Omaha police: 13-year-old arrested after cutting'wowt.com Omaha police: 13-year-old arrested after cutting Athlete of the Week: Austin Hansen, Skutt Catholic boys bowling American Association All-Star Game returns to Lincoln after 23-year absence Crime & Public Safety BREAKING UPDATE: 2nd video shows…...
City not dismissing thousands of photo radar tickets issued despite clerical error, officials say
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (184+ words) MESA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) " City officials in Arizona say tickets issued with a retired judge's signature will not be dismissed despite the error. According to Mesa Assistant City Manager Ken Cost, the tickets displayed the name of a judge…...
Omaha man convicted for distribution of fentanyl
1+ week, 1+ day ago (59+ words) Omaha man convicted for distribution of fentanyl'wowt.com Omaha man convicted for distribution of fentanyl FULL VIDEO: Creighton MBB Head Coach Greg McDermott Press Conference | January 26, 2026 Nebraska bill would restrict driver's licenses for some Thieves steal keys, titles for 25 vehicles…...
Omaha man convicted of distributing fentanyl resulting in death
1+ week, 1+ day ago (140+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man will spend decades behind bars in connection to distributing fentanyl leading to death. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska said 65-year-old Paul "Tony" Billingsley was found guilty last Friday after a jury…...