Omaha crews declare mayday during response to Midtown building fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Fire Department was called to a late night fire in the Midtown area on Sunday. The fire started shortly before 11:30 p.m. Sunday near Park Avenue and Jackson Street. In a release, OFD said the fire happened at a structure that was unsecured and...
Union Omaha makes leadership changes as downtown stadium project advances
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Union Omaha announced leadership changes Friday, calling the moves a “strategic shift.”. The organization confirmed executive Martie Cordaro is transitioning out of his leadership role with Union Omaha. He is expected to serve full-time with the Omaha Storm Chasers. In a release, Cordaro said...
CHI Health Center “Tops Out” Next Week
Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority will hold a topping-out ceremony February 16 to celebrate the placement of the final, highest beam in the CHI Health Center’s $200 million convention center expansion. The 90,000 sq. ft., 2-level addition on the east side features floor-to-ceiling glass walls and...
Bellevue City Council Advances Parks, Infrastructure, and Entertainment District Projects
The Bellevue City Council approved a series of major infrastructure, parks, and development-related actions at its most recent meeting, authorizing more than $4 million in combined projects and agreements aimed at improving public spaces, utilities, and long-term economic development. Two City Parks to Receive Major...
Snow contractors adapt to survive mild winters
Omaha's unusually mild winter is creating financial hardships for local snow removal contractors who depend on winter weather to sustain their businesses through the cold months.
Athlete with Omaha ties reflects on competing in Winter Olympics
An athlete with ties to the metro is reflecting on his time in the Winter Olympics, and is cheering on another athlete who took the same path.
Douglas County Health Department warns businesses of shutdown for unrenewed permits
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Health Department is warning restaurants of closure for locations that have not renewed their food and drink operating permits. The DCHD said in a release sent Thursday that the closure process begins on February 16. According to the DCHD, 196 permits are delinquent....
In new North Omaha innovation district plan, OIPA focuses on business and housing support...
The Omaha Inland Port Authority (OIPA) has unveiled some details of its vision and business plan for an innovation district to support entrepreneurs and community development in North Omaha. OIPA sees the district as being based in the area around 16th and Ames, with a roughly 100,000- to 150,000-square-foot...
One in hospital after crash in North Omaha, authorities say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was injured in a crash in North Omaha early Sunday morning. The Omaha Police Department responded to the crash near 30th & Redick Avenue, shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday. First Alert 6 crew on the scene found that a black sedan ran into a...
Nik Graves Hits the Game-Winner as Creighton Stuns Seton Hall
Creighton pulls off another comeback win. Josh Dix played a great game but with a heavy heart.
