Omaha NE

Long before the VA Medical Center and the Field Club of Omaha, the area around 42nd & Center Street was home to the Douglas County Poor Farm. On its grounds stood the Douglas County Hospital, a unique medical facility designed to care for patients suffering from tuberculosis. The city acquired...

OMAHA, Neb. — There have been so many changes over the years, but one group of old friends in Omaha's Little Italy has seen more than most. There is one thing that has always stayed the same: a long-standing tradition dating back to the 1920s. Caniglia's Dry Goods store is one of Little Italy's oldest buildings,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday evening. Several crews could be seen at a home near 60th and Spaulding Street after the call went out at 5:17 p.m. The Omaha Fire Department reports crews found smoke and flames coming from a basement window. They...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is reminding residents how to have a safe New Year’s Eve. In a post to social media, police shared that celebrating the New Year with gunfire in city limits is illegal and dangerous. “...Sadly, it can often have tragic results when...

Nebraska isn’t just cattle country by accident. The state has built a reputation around raising quality beef, and its steakhouses reflect that commitment every single night. From whiskey-soaked cuts in Omaha to roadside legends in small towns, these restaurants treat steak like it’s the main event, not just another...

There’s something magical about finding that perfect breakfast spot – you know, the kind where the coffee flows freely, the griddle sizzles with promise, and the locals greet each other by name. Lisa’s Radial Cafe in Omaha is exactly that kind of place. Nestled on a corner...

If you love endless plates and cross-state adventures, Nebraska’s all-you-can-eat scene is calling your name. From sizzling Mongolian grills to family-friendly pizza wonderlands, these spots deliver big flavors and bigger value. You will find hometown comfort, global variety, and that satisfying feeling of trying...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Sioux City police have arrested an 18-year-old after a fire broke out inside a Wendy’s restaurant Tuesday morning, forcing employees and customers to evacuate. Investigators say the fire was intentionally set, leading to felony charges. According to the Sioux City Police Department, officers were...

In 1951 Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The result was the F-105 Thunderchief, later affectionately nicknamed the “Thud.” The prototype YF-105A first flew in October 1955. The US Air Force sent F-105s to Southeast Asia shortly after the...

HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - An early-morning crash on Interstate 29 sent two drivers off the side of the road Wednesday, emergency responders reported. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash at 1:06 a.m. on Dec. 31. In a report, troopers said that a semi-truck was headed north...