Omaha business owners frustrated by Streetcar
An open house for the Omaha Streetcar project was held to answer questions while business owners seek solutions.
On frigid Omaha streets, these teams work to save lives
Brenda Finnegan’s breath was visible in the cold December air as she approached a makeshift shelter beneath a South Omaha bridge. “Outreach! Anybody home?” Finnegan called out as she leaned down to knock on the wood paneling. It took a moment for the man inside to stir. Finnegan’s...
Local chefs serve homeless veterans holiday meals
Local chefs put their culinary skills to work preparing holiday meals for veterans experiencing homelessness at the New Visions Omaha Veterans Campus.
Omaha–Carter Lake NE–IA Winter Weather Alert Today: December Snow Chance Builds by Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nebraska begins the morning under a muted, cloudy sky as cold air clings to the Missouri River basin. Frost edges car windows, and the pavement holds that slightly wet sheen that hints at quick freezing...
The underground secrets of Omaha: Our city’s unique lore
In The Network’s November Google survey of 166 students, 65 percent stated that they desire to leave Omaha and Nebraska, because of school, work, life or just pure boredom. However, the city is not as boring as many may think. With history and mysteries buried within, Omaha is far from a regular Midwest city.
Omaha creator turns healing journey into custom energy-aligning gifts
Crystal Gems Omaha crafts chakra bracelets, candles, and teas inspired by a personal healing journey, offering custom energy-aligning gifts online and at local pop-ups.
Omaha firefighters respond to house fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha firefighters responded to a house fire near 37th Street and Hartman Avenue on Thursday evening. A member of OFD told First Alert 6 a ceiling fan caught fire and there was damage to the attic. — This is a developing story. Stay with First Alert 6...
City Council Hears Public Comments Related to Union Pacific & Union Omaha
The Omaha City Council this week heard additional public comments regarding the future Union Omaha stadium project on unused railroad land near Millwork Commons in North Downtown. Proponents of the measure showed additional renderings and highlighted a pedestrian-focused promenade that would extend from 11th & Izard...
Victim of crash near 32nd Ave & Hickory identified
The Omaha Police Department has released the identity of the bicyclist who died after being hit by a vehicle.
SCENE VIDEO: Dodge Street crash near Happy Hollow
Omaha Police were at the scene of a crash reported on Dodge Street at Happy Hollow Boulevard, near construction area, at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
