Nebraska–Iowa Border: Severe Storm Risk Early Friday With 55 MPH Winds
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – Wednesday — Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop late Thursday night into early Friday morning across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with a small but notable chance of...
Veterans Park in Papillion adds 10th honor wall
Any service member with a connection to Sarpy County can have their name added to the wall. Neighbors can also purchase plaques to dedicate to loved ones.
Where To Find The 9 Best Reuben Sandwiches In America
The Great Reuben Debate is an annual competition in Omaha, Nebraska, where restaurants compete to make the best Reuben sandwich, a classic American dish. Every year for the past seven years, the historic Blackstone District in Omaha, Nebraska, has hosted a fierce competition that dwarfs the likes of the Super Bowl...
Manilla Man Dies In Monday Evening Crash In Harrison County
A Manilla man was killed last night (Monday) after the vehicle he was driving collided head-on with a pickup truck in western Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 5:42 p.m. in Harrison County on U.S. Highway 30, about a mile southwest of Logan. Authorities say 30-year-old...
7 Brew in Omaha, is it worth the traffic?
Founded in 2017 in Rogers, Arkansas, 7 Brew has quickly become one of the most popular drive-thru coffee spots in the United States. It is best known for radiating kindness, fun drinks and quick service. After seeing all the rave reviews on TikTok, I was extremely excited when the company announced it was opening its...
Omaha Salvation Army pairs homeless population with city parks for work, full-time employment
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A partnership between the Salvation Army and the City of Omaha’s Parks and Recreation Department is placing people experiencing homelessness in paid work maintaining the city’s green spaces — and, for some, leading to full-time employment. The program, called Way to Work, accepts...
Nebraska DOT camera: One injured after late-night crash in Omaha
Police officers responded to the crash at about 11 p.m. Monday at Interstate 480 and Martha Street.
Today in History – March 4: Omaha’s first streetcar system makes its final ride
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in 1955, Omaha’s first streetcar system made its final public run. Operated by the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway Company, the streetcar played a significant role in the city’s growth and development, becoming a dominant form of public transportation. Buses...
Omaha, NE Weather Alert: 15% Hail Threat Along I-680 Late Thursday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – Drivers along I-80 and I-29 could face large hail and sudden 60 mph wind gusts by late Thursday night, with a second, stronger round of storms threatening the Friday afternoon commute...
Popular Mexican Restaurant Pollo Feliz Opening First Nebraska Location in Bellevue
A new Mexican restaurant is preparing to make its Nebraska debut in Bellevue. Pollo Feliz, a popular chain known for its charcoal-grilled chicken, plans to open March 13 at 513 Fort Crook Road North, formerly home to Golden Bowl. The restaurant’s menu centers on marinated chicken cooked over open charcoal...
