Mutual of Omaha Tower Construction Progress Update
Crews have begun installing the steel structure that will support the Mutual of Omaha tower’s architectural crown. That means the region’s tallest building is getting closer to topping-out – the moment when the final piece of structural steel is welded into place. Lanoha Real Estate is developing...
Omaha roundabout reopens after 3 months of construction
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A major intersection in Omaha has reopened following three months of construction, bringing new bike lanes, improved lighting, and the promise of spring landscaping to North Saddle Creek, Country Club Avenue, and Happy Hollow Boulevard. The project drew mixed reactions from business owners along...
Milestone reached on bumpy road to northeast Omaha business park buoyed by $90M from...
OMAHA — After years of talk, concepts and controversy, creation of a northeast Omaha industrial business park reached a major milestone. Revealed Thursday: The team that in early 2024 was awarded a $90 million state grant to develop shovel-ready property for manufacturers, distributors and other employers to build on...
Tracking storms and severe weather tonight, late Friday afternoon
Rain and a few thundershowers will become scattered Thursday night. Heavy downpours and a few pockets of hail may be possible in these overnight thunderstorms, which will continue in the early Friday morning commute. After a wet start to Friday morning, we should see a few dry hours midday, from...
One hospitalized in crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is injured after a crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha early Friday. Emergency crews arrived to the scene at I-80 and 96th Street, in south central Omaha, shortly after 1:45 a.m. Friday. According to initial reports from police dispatch, the person’s injuries are not...
Staffing shortages drive childcare gap in southwest Iowa
A new report finds a 20% childcare gap in Pottawattamie, Mills and Harrison counties. 1,000+ children don't have care near home. Experts say low pay and staffing shortages are driving the crisis.
Today in History – March 5: Omaha’s first mayor sworn in
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in history, Omaha’s first mayor was sworn in. Jesse Lowe was elected in 1857. It marked a major step in the city’s development. During his tenure, Lowe named the city after the Omaha tribe and assisted in the first survey of the city. He also built what became the United States...
Water main break leaves H&K closed indefinitely
At 1 p.m. the Health & Kinesiology building evacuated students, faculty and guests due to a water main break. “We have to immediately shut down the building because we have a water main break," faculty yelled out to students as they tried to enter. "So, I apologize if you're here for class.”
Nearly 1,400 Omaha Public Power District customers without power
According to OPPD’s power outage map, the outage is affecting an estimated 1,378 customers in the West Omaha area.
Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill
Barrett’s Barleycorn is a Go-To For Drinks, Games, and Sand Volleyball!. Barrett’s Barleycorn has been a go-to neighborhood pub for over 30 years. It’s a great place to kick back, grab a drink, and catch the game on one of their many TVs. There’s always something going on with sand volleyball courts, weekly food and...
