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The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Board of Directors received updates on ridership, operations and upcoming service changes during its latest meeting. CEO Lauren Cencic reported 315,938 fixed-route trips in April, marking the highest April fixed-route ridership since 2015, including more than 57,000

An Omaha staple recently celebrated a major anniversary. Last week, the Omaha Children’s Museum marked 50 years of service. More than 2,000 visitors turned out for the birthday-themed celebration, according to interim CEO Erin Foley, who called the event a “joyful occasion.”. “It's so meaningful to see the...

A few spotty thundershowers will be possible across east-central Nebraska, near Columbus. This rain will likely stay west of Omaha. Enjoy the milder weather and lower humidity this evening!. Wednesday looks mostly dry with just a small chance at some late-day rain. We should see some sunshine. Highs will reach...

Terms of the agreement new police officers sign when they’re hired by the Glenwood Police Department was the focus of discussion at the May 26 meeting of the Glenwood City Council. The discussion centered specifically on a stipulation in the agreement that requires officers to reimburse the city for...

AN OMAHA, NEBRASKA MAN HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES IN PLYMOUTH COUNTY FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING A PERSON AT A LE MARS RESIDENCE BACK IN APRIL. 33 YEARS OLD ZAKERY STRONG IS ALSO CHARGED WITH WILLFUL INJURY, ASSAULT AND ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY. ARREST DOCUMENTS STATE...

Council Bluffs' Tom Hanafan Rivers Edge Park is adding a climbing tower, zipline and new pier, with a possible opening as early as July.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha police shared an update on their social media Monday about the state of crime in the city. The department says overall crime is reaching historic lows for a city the size of Omaha. OPD says they saw an overall 10% reduction in crime in 2025...

Olsson moved into its new Omaha office yesterday at 14500 Heartwood Row, Suite 200. It’s the first building in The Row, a mixed-use area in the middle of Heartwood Preserve. More than 300 Olsson employees now occupy the second and third floors of the 4-story building. The building features retail space on the ground fl

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - Five people were arrested after a string of robberies in Council Bluffs Monday night. According to a release from the Council Bluffs Police says the officers responded to reports of a robbery near 9th Avenue and Main Street around 10:30 p.m. Monday. CBPD says several...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha woman is in jail after she allegedly chased a man around an apartment complex while wielding a crossbow, according to authorities. Omaha police responded to the area of 108th Street and Redick Avenue at 7 p.m. Monday for a report of a woman armed with a crossbow causing a disturbance.