Mary Jo Sanchez Torres (1969 – 2026)
Mary Jo Sanchez Torres passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was 57 years of age. She was born June 22, 1969 in Alliance, the oldest of 3 daughters born to John and Marjorie Sanchez. Mary married Phillip Torres in May, 2012 and a few years...
Heat-related issues cars may face this summer
Our vehicles undergo lots of stress in the hot, summer weather. Zach from Westgate High Tech Auto talks with Tim Schmidt about should be paying attention to
84th Street closure in La Vista causing drivers to detour through neighborhoods
A road closure on 84th Street South in La Vista is pushing traffic into neighborhoods, where residents say speeding is putting children at risk.
Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.
This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Google’s Nebraska data centers consumed about 732 million gallons of water in 2025, the tech giant recently self-reported. Viewed one way, that’s a lot of water: More than Omaha Metrop
Richman Gordman Zoo Animals Live on at Omaha Children’s Museum
Decades after Sam Richman opened the store that would become Richman Gordman, his son-in-law had a brilliant idea to commission a designer in New York to build four massive animals that would serve as a playground to keep children entertained while their parents shopped. Maybe you’ve even seen the blue elephant, green
Sarpy County approves disabled veteran motor vehicle tax exemptions after First Alert 6 investigation
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A First Alert 6 investigation is helping disabled veterans get a new tax break they deserve. Many did not know a Nebraska law passed in January exempts their motor vehicle tax and fee. Since the investigation, several veterans have asked for refunds — and some have been successful.
SEVERE Storms Likely Wednesday Night
Strong storms capable of 60-75+ mph winds, quarter to ping pong ball size hail & minor flooding will move in this evening into early Thursday morning. The strongest storms look to form along & south of I-80. Watching areas near and south of the tri-cities for the strongest of storms tonight.
Workforce Pell Grants starting in Nebraska with four programs at MCC
Workforce Pell Grants will soon be available for four short-term programs at Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College. The four programs are certification for pharmacy technicians, phlebotomy technicians who draw blood, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a technology-related program called CompTIA+. The Working Fami
‘It’s frustrating’: Omaha’s busiest recycling site overwhelmed by trash, unacceptable items
ELKHORN, NE. — Omaha's busiest recycling site, located just west of Olde Town Elkhorn, is struggling with illegally dumping — and neighbors who rely on it are feeling the impact. Chairs, tables, trash bags and wood pallets have been left at the site despite not being acceptable items...
911 flooded with hundreds of fireworks calls on Fourth of July in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s 911 system was overwhelmed with fireworks-related calls on the Fourth of July, with more than 500 calls coming in during a single hour after 11 p.m. Saturday, according to Omaha City Councilman Ron Hug. Hug said the volume left some callers unable to get...
