Heritage Omaha Reveals Targeted Site for Public Market
The nonprofit organizations studying the potential of a year-round public market in Omaha have revealed its possible location at The RiverFront. Heritage Omaha, which is collaborating on the project with Project for Public Spaces, announced that philanthropic supporters have secured land at 8th & Farnam Street as the...
Playgrounds and pickleball highlight upgrades to select Omaha parks
Four parks stretching from South Omaha, to Bennington, all the way to West Omaha are set to get upgrades thanks to extra funding.
DCSO consulted OPD before hiring former officer Adam Vail amid community pushback
Protesters say Adam Vail should not hold any role in law enforcement due to his involvement in the fatal shooting of Cameron Ford, despite the grand jury ruling. Sheriff Hanson says Vail met—and exceeded—the hiring criteria, emphasizing his performance and role in maintaining safety at the courthouse. The...
Meeting License Plate Rich: A voice I’ve known for years, and now a friend...
For over two decades, there’s been a familiar voice on Nebraska panhandle radio. Every Tuesday at 8:05 a.m. - like clockwork - Rich Vomacka from Omaha would call into KSID. He’s known on 987 The Big Boy as “License Plate Rich,” and if you’ve heard our show on a Tuesday, you probably know why.
BBB warns businesses of rising scams costing billions annually
OMAHA, Neb. — Since 2022, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received over 3,600 reports of business scams through its Scam Tracker, highlighting a growing threat to companies across North America. These scams, which include employee and vendor impersonations, theft of social media accounts and data breaches, have...
Protestors call for the termination of Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On Friday, a group of protestors called for the termination of Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Vail. Vail was hired there after being fired from the Omaha Police Department. Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer found Vail violated department protocol when he shot and killed 37-year-old...
How This Beloved BBQ Spot Won Locals’ Hearts in Omaha, NE
When most folks think of Omaha dining, steakhouses usually grab the spotlight, but there’s a little smokehouse that has quietly been stealing hearts one brisket at a time. 🔥. Smokin Barrel BBQ opened its doors as nothing more than a modest spot on Discovery Drive, but this unassuming joint...
Families of missing Vietnam veterans visit memorial
More than 300 families with loved ones missing in action from the Vietnam War visited the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Papillion.
Omaha Police Make Assault Arrests
Omaha Police make two arrests after a person suffered a stab wound near 30th and Ames Ave. Officers went there Wednesday afternoon and found a 57-year-old man with an injury. The victim told officers he was involved in a fight with a woman who stabbed him with a knife. Omaha...
Two arrested after cutting incident in North Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were arrested in connection to a cutting incident in North Omaha that happened Wednesday afternoon. According to an Omaha Police Department release, officers responded to a cutting call near 30th Street and Ames Avenue around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. At the scene, officers located the...