Eppley Airfield accepting donations for TSA agents
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In the middle of the national showdown over TSA pay and long security lines, Omaha fliers are seeing a different picture. The airport posted yesterday saying people who want to support TSA agents can leave gift cards at donation drop boxes located before and after both TSA checkpoints.
🌳 200 Free Trees for Omaha Tornado Recovery on April 11
Keep Omaha Beautiful and the Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up to give away 200 new trees to Omaha residents who were affected by the 2024 tornadoes. The distribution will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12–2 p.m. at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park near Jerry Frerichs Field (20919 Elkhorn Drive, Elkhorn, NE).
Papio NRD set to open Elkhorn, Platte River access points
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District is set to open some of its river access parks around the metro. The access sites that are open as of Wednesday are:. Elkhorn Crossing, near the intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road. West Maple Road, northeast of Waterloo. Platte...
Thousands gather for ‘No Kings Rally’ in Omaha
People at the rally cited the economy, immigration, ICE activity and the war in Iran as some of the reasons they came out in protest.
Hitchcock Nature Center restoring prairie land
The center started acquiring land in 1991. Operations Supervisor Chad Graeve said they only buy when people are ready to sell.
Omaha woman fighting for medical debt relief in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For many families, beating a cancer diagnosis isn’t just about physical recovery. One Omaha cancer survivor is now using her voice to fight for medical debt relief across Nebraska. Diana Gleisberg Meredith thought she had an upper respiratory infection in January 2024. “In January of...
Omaha mayor opens comments on single Facebook post through end of June
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Mayor John Ewing Jr. is providing a window on social media for the public to openly comment on his Facebook page — via one post, through the end of June. “We do want to hear from citizens, and the best way to share concerns and...
Omaha Mayor John Ewing announces online survey for residents
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Mayor John Ewing has announced a survey for residents to voice their input. “My purpose, since Day 1, has been to unite our city, to pull us all together as ‘One Omaha’. We share far more in common, including our love of, support for and interest in making this city, our city, be the best it can...
Omaha company agrees to pay PUC a civil penalty
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — An Omaha, Nebraska-based agricultural company has agreed to pay a $5,000 civil penalty to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. The Scoular Company was accused of failing to immediately notify the commission last year that its quarterly balance sheet no longer showed current assets...
The Grove brings flavor to Aksarben
The Grove offers a variety of clean dining options, including acai bowls, salads, and avocado toast. They also offer cold-pressed juices, coffee, customizable smoothies, and a variety of teas, including matcha. Through their business efforts, they support local growers. Like any other busy city, Omaha is no exception...

















