Storms knock out power to thousands of Omaha Public Power District customers Friday
Storms blew through parts of Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, knocking out power to thousands of Omaha Public Power District customers.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Omaha weather: Severe storms moving through Nebraska, Iowa
Most of the day Friday will stay dry, but there is increasing chances for strong to severe storms in the evening and overnight hours.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska athletics gets new Omaha radio home — with old WOW branding — on 590
The first installment of The World-Herald's Husker Legends series features Kent Pavelka, the longtime radio voice of Nebraska men's basketball.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Omaha names street for Brad Ashford, former congressman and state senator
The Omaha City Council named Woolworth Avenue from the Field Club Trail to South 42nd Street in memory of the late U.S. Rep. Brad Ashford, who represented Ne...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
UNO is homing in on AI as it seeks to be a leader in artificial intelligence research
The University of Nebraska at Omaha introduced several artificial intelligence initiatives within the past few years, including a degree, faculty and staff t...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Omaha heat index could hit 110 as dangerous conditions grip Nebraska, Iowa
Officials urge residents to stay hydrated, check on neighbors and watch for signs of heat illness this week as temperatures could run about 10 degrees above...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
The incredible survival story of a Nebraska Marine held prisoner after Pearl Harbor
Omaha World-Herald: Before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Pvt. Mathew Stohlman was living in relative luxury as a U.S. Marine stationed...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Sean MacKinnon
Sean MacKinnon joined WLWT in October 2024 as a reporter. He previously worked for our sister station in Omaha, Nebraska covering politics locally and across
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Omaha quarantine unit shares lessons as last passengers from hantavirus ship leave
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine leaders spoke of lessons learned in the quarantine, some of which they have begun sharing with others in a national disease-fighti...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
What we know about the Nebraska man charged with plotting an attack on the White House
Gov. Jim Pillen addresses and Omaha FBI arrest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in connection with a plot against the UFC fight at the White House.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Liberty Bell's 1915 trip brought out big crowds across Nebraska
Besides Omaha and Lincoln, the train carrying the Liberty Bell on its way to San Francisco
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Omaha Community Foundation in talks to join NU as owner of Nebraska Medicine
In another curveball, the Omaha Community Foundation could soon join the University of Nebraska an “equal member” over Nebraska Medicine.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Omaha is in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Region: Nebraska
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68101, 68102, 68103, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68109, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68114, 68116, 68117, 68118, 68119, 68122, 68124, 68127, 68130, 68131, 68132, 68134, 68135, 68136, 68137, 68138, 68139, 68142, 68144, 68145, 68152, 68154, 68157, 68164, 68172, 68175, 68176, 68178, 68179, 68180, 68182, 68183, 68197, 68198
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Federal disaster declaration approved for Nebraska after historic spring wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Nebraska to boost recovery efforts for communities impacted by severe wildfires from Mar...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Father, son preserve history of Blue River Cattle Trail in Seward County
Dwaine and Tom Fosler are working to bring official recognition to a little-known piece of Nebraska history: the Blue River Cattle Trail.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska moving to lift SNAP restrictions on soda and energy drinks after court ruling
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of lifting restrictions on soda and energy drinks after a recent ruling.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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41.1683430, -96.2096330
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