Severe weather hits hard at Omaha Art Fair and Farmer’s Market
Small business owners at the Omaha Art Fair are picking up the pieces after Saturday's storm wiped out tents and inventory. Some artists lost up to a year's worth of work. Read more.
Storm damages Omaha Art Fair, destroys 17 booths
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A powerful storm tore through the Omaha Art Fair Saturday morning, destroying booths and leaving artists scrambling to save their work. Artist Shane Anderson said the damage to his booth was the worst he has experienced. “A bunch of these holes are bent and broken, and...
Two arrested after woman found dead in Elkhorn apartment, authorities say
ELKHORN, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were arrested after a woman was killed when an argument turned physical Saturday night. According to a release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene at an apartment near 207th and Q streets in Elkhorn around 10 p.m. Saturday night.
National Weather Service confirmed at least 8 tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa from Thursday’s...
On Thursday morning, June 11, a cluster of thunderstorms raced through southeast Nebraska into southwest Iowa. While it brought heavy rain and lightning to Omaha, just 30 miles south of Omaha, it brought all kinds of significant weather. The worst of the damage began in Cass County and continued through...
Ryan Lynch Officially Named Game 2 Starter in Omaha
OMAHA, NE. — North Carolina officially announced right-hander Ryan Lynch as the Tar Heel starter for Game 2 of the College World Series against West Virginia on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. Lynch's last start came nine days ago in the Chapel Hill Super Regionals, where he went 5...
The Freshest Seafood In Nebraska Is Hiding Inside This No-Frills Restaurant
Seafood in Nebraska sounds like it should need an explanation. Then a no-frills restaurant quietly puts that doubt on a plate. No fancy room has to sell the idea. No coastal view gets to help. Freshness has to do the convincing all by itself. That is what makes a place...
Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition
Young racers in Omaha competed in the city's annual soap box derby, an 88-year-old tradition that organizers and parents say builds character, friendships, and lifelong memories.
CWS 2026: Omaha farmer’s market weathers severe storm, welcomes College World Series fans
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Saturday morning’s Farmers Market pushed through a severe thunderstorm, opening in time for College World Series fans to experience another side of the city. Tony Caridi and Brad Howe, play-by-play announcers for West Virginia University, spent Saturday morning exploring Omaha and found the Omaha F
One person hospitalized after three-car crash in Old Market
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -One person is in the hospital with critical injuries after a crash involving three cars in the Old Market area. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday near 13th and Leavenworth. City officials said the person’s injuries are believed to be critical. The cause of...
Thousands gather at Miller Park for Juneteenth celebration
Thousands gathered at Miller Park for North Omaha's sixth annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring 50+ vendors, live entertainment, and more

















