RTG Building Services Marks a Decade of Growth
RTG Building Services Inc. (RTG) is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of growth from a locally founded Nebraska company into a trusted commercial cleaning, post-construction cleaning, and federal janitorial contractor. Ramiro Gaitan—a Hispanic American entrepreneur with nearly a decade of industry expe
Rising pet costs squeeze Omaha owners, shelters try to help
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Vet bills, pet food and grooming costs are climbing, and some Omaha families say they are feeling it. At the Nebraska Humane Society’s annual March of the Animals Walk and Dog Fest, hundreds of Omaha pet owners came together to celebrate their animals. For many, that love comes with a growing price
Nebraska farmers operate combines made in their own backyard
Across Nebraska, harvest is in full swing. Corn and soybeans roll from field to truck to train for markets across the country and overseas. But Nebraska is exporting more than grain. Hidden in plain sight, working in fields throughout the state, is another Nebraska-raised product. This product is one that...
North Omaha forum connects voters of color with Nebraska candidates
North Omaha's Minne Lusa Neighborhood Association hosted a candidate forum focused on giving voters of color a direct voice.
Health director recommends moving Douglas County Sheriff’s staff after fecal contamination worsens
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Tests show liquid from the ceiling drained into buckets contains fecal matter, so sheriff’s staff worry about the effect on their health. “We’re just worried — we don’t want fecal matter dripping from the ceiling onto our work and stuff,” said Mitchell Stever, sheriff’s staff member.
12-year-old boy critically injured in North Omaha shooting, police say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A child was hurt in an overnight shooting in the North Omaha area. Omaha police and fire crews responded to a home near 26th and Spaulding streets shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, where they found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. Omaha Police Lt. Chuck...
Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Flood Watch begins Tuesday, heavy rain likely midweek
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you need to get your grass cut, do it Monday evening! Your yard might stay wet until Friday in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Rounds of rain and storms through the middle of the week have prompted a Flood Watch from Tuesday evening through Thursday.
More heavy rain around Omaha this week, flooding possible
Things will be dry, just a little humid around Omaha for Monday evening with temps in the mid 60s overnight. There may be a few areas of patchy fog to begin Tuesday morning. Tuesday morning so far looks fairly dry, but by late morning the rain starts to move in, becoming more widespread in the afternoon and evening. Th
Long-planned Vinton Street silos redevelopment agreement heads to City Council vote
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council will consider a redevelopment agreement Tuesday for the old Omaha grain silos on Vinton Street. If approved, the plan would level a section of the silos and build more than 230 rentable apartments and townhomes. Neighbors recall the silos’ history. For...
Omaha City Council agenda notes for September 29
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here are a few items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council meeting. No. 16: A consent agenda vote on allotting over $10 million in TIF funds for the Vinton Silos Project. No. 18: A consent agenda vote on approving a lease between the...

















