Omaha NE

The redevelopment of the iconic grain silos adjacent to Interstate 80 near 34th & Vinton Street continues to make progress with the Omaha Planning Board’s approval of the developer’s Tax Increment Financing application. The project calls for demolition of most of the silos, maintaining several rows on each end of the p

We begin to warm up by Monday as highs jump into the mid-80s with more sunshine. A passing cool front on Tuesday may bring in some extra wind and a sprinkle or two, but most will be dry. Highs on Tuesday still reach the low 80s. The impact from the...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha teen published a children’s book aimed at helping young readers understand people with disabilities. Benjamin Ingram Jr. published “Quentin and the New Friend” at 17 years old. The book was born from a friendship that began three years ago when his father became a shared living provider fo

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway on this day in 1965. What began as a dispute over stock price, became the foundation of a business empire. According to Yahoo Finance, Buffett had planned to sell his 7% stake in the company, which was at that...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was hurt in a cutting early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. near Fontenelle Boulevard and Spencer Street. The circumstances leading up to the incident are unknown. The condition of the victim has not been released.

In just about an hour, more than 80 volunteers helped transform Sunken Gardens, planting thousands of flowers in a vibrant new display inspired by the patterns and colors of American quilts.

Thank you. Please tell me a little bit about what has prepared you to open up this bakery here and why you picked this location. Zied Allam: Well, I would say almost 20 years ago I had this vision of opening a pastry shop where we can, me and my wife, serve the Omaha community with a good pastry. I remember each time I...

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - 113 corgis headed to River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs for the 6th annual corgi race. The race is put on every year by the Omaha Corgi Crew. There is a total of 13 race heats including the finals. Dogs are placed in the...

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: John Athens was on a Frontier Airlines flight when he saw 'the legs of a human spinning around in the engine' as the jet struck and killed a person

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s another busy weekend in the metro as many events are happening including the Junkstock event!. Today will start out sunny but cloud cover will increase eventually becoming mostly cloudy this afternoon. A front will bring a chance for a few t-showers mid afternoon through...