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On this day in 2020, hundreds of people gathered at 72nd and Dodge for what began as a peaceful protest of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

WK Kellogg Co. has revealed when it plans to lay off the remaining workers at its production plant in Omaha. The company that makes such well-known cereal brands as Fruit Loops and Frosted Flakes announced plans to close the plant at 96th and F streets, which opened in 1942, nearly two years ago, in August 2024. At the

Breakfast has a way of revealing people’s standards. Bad coffee gets noticed. Cold toast gets judged. Weak pancakes do not get a second chance. Beloved breakfast spots earn their reputation before most of the day has even started. Nebraska has morning tables where regulars show up with confidence and...

Buffets are not built for timid appetites. That is the whole point. Plates get loaded with confidence. Someone circles back for the dish they “just wanted to try.” A dessert corner starts influencing decisions way earlier than expected. All across Nebraska, buffet tables can still turn dinner into...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Friday morning on Interstate 80 in Omaha. The crash happened shortly before 6 a.m. on I-80 westbound near 72nd Street. Cameras show the car is completely flipped upside down. Traffic is being impacted Friday morning, as...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man accused of stabbing his mother to death was found not responsible by reason of insanity. In court this week, records show Nicholas Saitta was acquitted on all counts, including murder. Last June, authorities arrested Saitta after deputies found his mother with stab wounds to...

Barbecue fans across Nebraska are heading to one smokehouse on Omaha’s northwest side after local food critics recognized it as the state’s top barbecue destination. Porky Butts BBQ has become a must-visit stop for travelers and locals alike thanks to its slow-smoked meats, homemade sides, and welcoming neighborhood at

Great Plains Theatre Commons (GPTC) has selected 10 playwrights to participate in the 21st annual New Play Festival’s 2026 PlayLab program. Hosted by Metropolitan Community College, this year’s convening is taking place Sunday, May 24 – Saturday, May 30. GPTC Managing Director, Quinn Metal Corbin, spoke with...

OMAHA — Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today applauded the Surface Transportation Board (STB)’s decision to accept their merger application, calling it an important step toward a reinvigorated, more competitive U.S. railroad industry. The companies acknowledged the ST

Rain should hold off for most of the evening, but it starts to drift in from the south overnight. Plan for a wetter start to Friday with morning temps in the mid 60s. Scattered showers and a few thundershowers are likely Friday morning through midday. There should be some drier weather for later in the afternoon and ev