Omaha Italian lodge celebrates 100 years
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Cristoforo Colombo Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy is celebrating 100 years in Omaha with a centennial party Sunday afternoon. Sarah Ruma, president of Lodge #1419, said her family’s ties to the hall span generations. “For me, it goes all the way...
Elkhorn Fire District to reinstate fire department after contract ends with City of Omaha
ELKHORN, Neb. (WOWT) - Elkhorn is set to have their own fire departments after the current contract with the City of Omaha is up. A release from the Elkhorn Suburban Fire’s 2nd District says they are reinstating its operating fire department when its contract with the City of Omaha ends on December 31, 2027.
Volunteers knock on doors to remind South Omaha neighbors: ‘Please vote’
🗳️ On Halloween, South Omaha volunteers went door to door to help neighbors understand the ballot and get ready to vote. 🗳️
Omaha’s growing a paid parking empire. It’s costing the city almost as much as...
At the foot of Mutual of Omaha’s nearly complete downtown headquarters, a sparkling 15-floor parking garage awaits the company’s move-in day. A block west, another garage goes up next to a new apartment complex. Across Douglas Street, a decades-old garage completes the triangle of parking. All of it,...
A six-year-old flipped over a rock in a Nebraska park and found a kind...
A six-year-old boy discovered a rare ancient marine fossil in Nebraska's Schramm Park, the first known conulariid found in the state in over 55 years.
Central US Weather: October Heat Ranks Among Warmest Since 1895
Omaha, NE – Nebraska is entering November following one of its warmest Octobers on record, with several communities recording historically high monthly temperatures and one weather station experiencing its warmest October ever.
Man critically injured after fight in downtown Omaha parking garage
A 21-year-old man was hospitalized after a stabbing inside a downtown Omaha parking garage. A suspect is in custody.
Gunfire Near Party Bus Leaves Two Hurt in Downtown Omaha, One Critical
The circumstances behind gunfire near a party bus in downtown Omaha remain unclear after two people were hospitalized early Saturday. Officers were called to the area near 11th and Howard streets just after 2:30 a.m. following reports of shots fired, according to KETV. Omaha Police are investigating the incident, which...
Pella Upsets Lewis Central in 4A Playoff Opener
Pella built a 28-14 halftime lead and held on for a 31-28 victory over Lewis Central last night in Council Bluffs in the opening round of the Class 4A football playoffs as heard live on 92.1 KRLS. After falling behind 7-0 on the first of Braydan Doss’ four Titan touchdown...
Developer of Civic Auditorium Site Seeks TIF Despite Unresolved Litigation
White Lotus Group is seeking $34 million in Tax Increment Financing for its proposed redevelopment project of the old Civic Auditorium site in downtown Omaha known as Civic Corner. The site is bordered by Capitol Avenue as well as 17th, 19th and Chicago streets. The only structure currently on the site is a city-owned parking garage.
