Omaha Police Foundation honors officers with annual luncheon
The Omaha Police Foundation honored officers for their work with an annual luncheon. One of the officers honored was Officer Kerrie Orozco, who was killed in the line of duty almost 10 years ago.
The 25 Hottest and Fastest-Growing Real Estate Markets in Nebraska in May 2025
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Celebrating 105 years, Cinco De Mayo Omaha features music, food, and culture
The 105th Cinco De Mayo Omaha kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with diverse food, music, and vendors. Shuttle parking from Metro Community College will be available for convenience.
New development will bring 194 apartments to empty lot on Leavenworth in Omaha
New Archbishop of Omaha reacts to selection of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope. Omaha's new Archbishop, Michael McGovern, commented on the selection of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. Updated: moments ago. A day after he was seated as Archbishop of Omaha, the new diocesan leader praised Pope...
Omaha officials break ground on new apartment complex along Leavenworth Street
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There’s a lot of activity in the Central Leavenworth Street area at the moment. After about a dozen years of sitting idle, and empty lot will soon be home to the Oxworth Apartments. The name of the complex pays homage to the site itself: Ox...
$43M Omaha apartment project becomes like an unexpected archeological dig
OMAHA — Backhoes digging out a future apartment site in Omaha’s urban core unearthed some unexpected remnants of an old dairy factory that once distributed milk to doorsteps via horse-drawn wagons. Among the surprises: mysterious tunnels; intact ice cream bottle lids that spilled out when a vault was struck and an...
So I Feel Like We See All The Time Rivian Service Centers Are Bad,...
Rivian owners often hear mixed stories about service centers, but every so often, one story stands out that flips the narrative completely. That’s exactly what happened when Nathan Stewart shared his recent experience with the Rivian Service Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. What could have been a lengthy, complicated...
1 in custody, area secure after Omaha Police negotiate with armed individual
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police spent more than an hour Thursday night negotiating with an armed person on the southwest edge of the Downtown Omaha area. Omaha Police told First Alert 6 at the scene that officers responded to the area of 19th and Jones Street, near the Douglas County jail, just before 7 p.m. after...
DEA Omaha Division collects more than 20,600 pounds of unused medications
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, in partnership with 155 law enforcement agencies across the region, collected 20,628 pounds of unused medication on April 26 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Nationally, more than 620,000 pounds of prescription...
Omaha’s WarHorse Casino hosts Grand Opening & Live Horse Racing
OMAHA, Neb.- WarHorse Gaming is celebrating the grand opening of its newly expanded casino and the return of Live Horse Racing this weekend. All three of Nebraska's Heisman Trophy winners will be on-hand for a meet and greet.