First Omaha Gaming Convention draws more than 200 board game enthusiasts to downtown hotel
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The first Omaha Gaming Convention is underway in downtown Omaha — and it is not the type of gaming many people might expect. There are no video screens at the Even Hotel. Everyone is playing board games. How it started. Omaha Gaming Convention organizer Starla...
Omaha teens build life skills at Teen Health Summit
More than 300 Omaha teens attended a North Omaha Community Care Council event at UNMC focused on mental health and life skills.
Meta’s new AI image generator uses public Instagram photos without consent.
Meta's new AI image generator uses public Instagram photos without consent. Here's what you need to know and how to opt out of the feature.
Omaha Streetcar construction to cause road closures next week
New road closures are planned along the Omaha Streetcar route next week. Here is what to expect across Downtown, Midtown and Blackstone.
Rob Schneider, Christopher Titus, Marlon Wayans among comedy acts coming to Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Funny Bone Comedy Club will welcome SNL alum Rob Schneider later this month, with comedians Christopher Titus, Marlon Wayans, and others slated to perform in the weeks and months ahead. In addition, Omaha Performing Arts has Tig Notaro, Mike Epps, Theresa Caputo, and more set to...
Bellevue Council Approves Design Contract for Restrooms at American Heroes Park
The Bellevue City Council took another step toward expanding amenities at American Heroes Park Tuesday night, approving a $110,340 design contract with Holland Basham Architects for new permanent restroom facilities. The contract authorizes the Omaha architectural firm to prepare plans for the new restrooms, which will
Data Centers’ Water Use Raises Concerns Across Nebraska
Construction at a Google data center near Blair High Road and State Street in northwest Omaha on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Naomi Delkamiller/Flatwater Free Press) Nebraska- As more data centers are proposed across Nebraska, concerns are growing over the industry’s water use and its potential impact on local communities
Nicholas Sakis cited on 10 counts related to animals confiscated in west Omaha
According to Steve Glandt at NHS, Nicholas Sakis was cited for eight counts of Animal Cruelty and two counts of Sanitary Conditions of Stalls, Stables and Yards.
Omaha overnight shooting near Florence Park sends one to hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -One person was taken to the hospital after an overnight shooting near 30th and Willit streets, not far from Florence Park. The shooting happened just after midnight. Around 2 a.m., Omaha Police had approximately two blocks taped off between State Street and Tucker Street. Douglas County Dispatch...
‘Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors’ bringing guests to Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens
The exhibition is included with paid garden admission and free for members. It is on display through Sept. 7.
