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…
211 helps Omaha-area veteran clear tree debris after storm
OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) – At the end of most driveways in the OMAHA area there are conveniently stacks of tree branches. Since the storm at the end of July, residents have been struggling with fallen branches. Vietnam veteran Mikel Schmidt…
More than 2,700 trees affected by severe storms this season
OMAHA, Nebraska (KMTV) – Whether it was the tornadoes in April, the storms in June or just last week, our neighborhoods have lost a lot of trees in the last few months. While the focus is heavily on cleanup efforts,…
