Omaha church, community groups host back-to-school supply drives for families
Lord of Host Church is hosting a back-to-school supply drive this year, marking its return to the event after a six-year pause.
Pedestrian injured in crash near Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -One person was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning. It happened at 705 Riverfront Drive, not far from the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, just before 1 a.m. Police were on scene inspecting a motorcycle. The type of vehicle involved in...
Black fathers march through North Omaha for unity and fatherhood
Around 100 Black fathers marched through North Omaha to celebrate fatherhood, unity and visibility in the community.
‘I never let up on them’: Missing Nebraska WWII soldier’s relative pushes for disinterment
On a hot afternoon in early July, handlers at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield lowered a flag-draped box from the hold of an Alaska Airlines jet. Police officers and military veterans saluted. Passengers, alerted to the flight’s special cargo, peered through the windows. The box held the remains of a...
Another 100+ degree day for the Omaha region this Sunday
The heat does not relent into Sunday as the thermometer will crest as high as 102 by the afternoon, but the feels-like temperature could reach 115 in spots. By the evening, a storm or two may form in the heat. This is a low chance, but some damaging winds are possible inside any storm.
Bo’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Dangerous heat builds today, peaks Sunday & Monday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Dense fog is impacting the viewing area causing visibility to be around a mile! A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the metro and several other counties until 10 AM Saturday. Slow down and turn on your low beam headlights if you’re planning on driving this morning.
Omaha City Council agenda notes for July 28
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here are a few items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council meeting. No. 20: A public hearing and vote on using TIF funds to demolish a building near 26th and Center streets to create a new apartment complex. No. 30: A public hearing...
Crews respond to fire in South Omaha home
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Crews were called to a South Omaha home to battle a blaze Saturday afternoon. The fire happened at a home near 50th and Y streets around 5 p.m. Currently, there is no word on any injuries or what caused the fire. — Watch breaking news unfold on...
Campaign to upgrade Westfair nears phase 1 goal of $10 million
'Sweat-fair' no more? 🌬️ Westfair is working on a $10 million upgrade — including air conditioning in the expo building. Here's what's in the plan and how far along they are. 👇
11 Eastern Nebraska Restaurants That Stay Packed Without Ever Needing To Advertise
The busiest dining rooms are not always the ones shouting the loudest. No oversized billboards are required. No flashy campaigns seem necessary. The real promotion happens when one satisfied customer tells another exactly where to go and what to order. Across eastern Nebraska, certain restaurants have built the kind of
