OFD celebrates 12 paramedic graduates
Over a dozen new paramedics joined the Omaha Fire Department Friday after completing intensive training at Creighton University.
Flames finish in fifth at MIBC Tourney
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The Flames finished where they started the day. The College of Saint Mary bowling team entered the second day of the MIBC #2 Tournament in fifth place and held that same spot when everything was said and done Sunday afternoon at the Bowlero. CSM had...
Even Cooler Sunday, Rain returns Monday
Sunday will be partly sunny and even cooler than Saturday, in the mid to upper 50s. That is still above average for mid November. Clouds will move in Sunday night as a low pressure system reaches the central US. This leads to scattered rain showers beginning early Monday morning, and continuing through late Monday...
Today in History – Nov. 16: Cornerstone laid for Omaha Central High School
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in 1900, the cornerstone was laid for what is now Omaha Central High School. The school’s roots go back to 1859 when the high school was built around an older structure. The older building was torn down in 1970 to form the school’s courtyard.
Pumpkin Smash Bash: Two nonprofits invite families to reduce waste and help the environment
MURRAY, Neb. (KLKN) — Instead of tossing out old Halloween pumpkins, families brought them to Scatter Joy Acres to smash, stomp and send them flying on Saturday. The nonprofit Conservation Nebraska hosted the pumpkin smash bash in an effort to reduce waste and give back to the environment. “A...
Omaha, NE Forecast: Slight Cooldown Sunday, Rain Chances Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa will see a slight cooldown Sunday before rain returns early in the workweek, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Omaha/Valley. Highs on Sunday...
Omaha Holiday Boutique brings crucial sales to local vendors
This weekend, more than 200 local vendors are counting on the Omaha Holiday Boutique to deliver the sales they need to survive.
‘It was the perfect friendship’: community honors 17-Year-Old Sevyn Bellar-White
Family and friends gathered at Millard North to honor 17-year-old Sevyn Bellar-White, remembering his impact and supporting each other days after arrests in his shooting death.
Can Anyone Suggest Good Jobs Paying Over $18 per Hour?
In the current economic climate, many individuals are finding it challenging to make ends meet with their regular full-time jobs. One such individual, based in Omaha, shared their struggle on social media. Despite earning $18 per hour and having an associate degree in human services, they are finding it difficult to...
‘We are better together’: North O churches step up to serve 500+ neighbors
Three North Omaha churches served over 500 people as partial SNAP benefits left families short, with Pastor Rollerson stressing community support for all neighbors.

















