Planned grocery store aims to not just feed but uplift historical heart of Omaha’s...
OMAHA — Carolyn Williamson’s thoughts rolled back to the glory days of the North Omaha historic business district, before the late 1960s riots when jazz clubs flourished and, she said, there seemed to be a grocery store on every street. Williamson, 79, and husband Charles, 84, likened the neighborhood today to a food d
CWS fans explore Central Omaha neighborhoods
College World Series fans are spending off days exploring Central Omaha neighborhoods like Benson and Dundee, boosting local businesses
First Alert 6 announces Omaha winner of Star-Spangled Sing-Off
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - First Alert 6 has the Omaha winner of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a contest that invites Americans to send in their best a cappella rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for a chance to win a big prize. On Thursday, the local winner was announced as...
Sabins on pitching staff pickle: ‘We needed them to be good’
OMAHA, Neb. -- Whether a hunch or a hint, North Carolina made a small change that made a big difference on Wednesday. At the urging of an assistant coach, Tar Heels manager Scott Forbes decided to flip the No. 2 and 3 batters from Sunday's game against West Virginia for the rematch and did so to put some stress on star
Bellevue Approves Highway 370 Traffic Signal Retiming Project
The Bellevue City Council approved an agreement Tuesday with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) for engineering services to retime traffic signals along Highway 370 between 48th Street and Arboretum Drive. The agreement authorizes up to $88,250 in engineering services aimed at improving traffic flow along one of Bellevue’s
Omaha Art Fair organizers launch fundraiser for artists after event damaged by storm
Organizers of an Omaha art event are asking for the public’s support after a severe storm caused widespread damage. Early on Saturday, June 13 a severe storm with 70 mph winds swept through the Omaha Art Fair at Aksarben Village. The intense winds and heavy rain destroyed artist tents,...
Council Bluffs City Council rejects data center moratorium
The Council Bluffs City Council has rejected a year-long pause on approving data center projects within city limits. Council Bluffs Councilman Doug Rew said it would have sent the wrong signal to developers. “They see a red stop sign,” Rew said, “…and I’m not sure that’s the message that we would want to send right now
Omaha sees six deaths on Wednesday, including murder-suicide with kids inside
Omaha police took two young children to Project Harmony after a murder-suicide occurred at their home Wednesday, when six deaths took place across the city
Omaha Police address violent day that left 6 dead in metro
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police addressed the community Wednesday after four separate incidents claimed the lives of six people in what officials called a rare and tragic day for the metro. “It’s a rare day for Omaha to have this many deaths,” Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said....
Three-car crash in southwest Omaha leaves 69-year-old man dead
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A three-car crash in southwest Omaha left a 69-year-old man dead on Wednesday. Omaha Police said medics transported Rick Hurner from the scene with CPR in progress, but he was declared dead at CUMC-Bergan Mercy. Investigators are still looking into the 11 a.m. crash but have...
