Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: More soaking rain is likely in Omaha later this...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drizzle and light rain showers continue to pop up around the Missouri River Valley through Wednesday morning. If you want to try and mow the yard, Wednesday is your best shot before more soaking rain arrives Thursday and Friday. Warmer weather is ahead this weekend. You...
Why Locals Still Return to This CENTURY-OLD Bakery After Generations in Omaha, Nebraska
On a quiet corner in Omaha’s Little Italy, one family recipe has fed generations for more than a century, turning a small bakery into a beloved neighborhood anchor. Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizzeria opened in 1919 and never left, even after a fire nearly wiped it out, proving that loyalty runs deeper than brick and mort
Neighbors near 174th and Pacific raise traffic and environmental concerns over new apartment complex
WEST OMAHA, NE. — Residents of the Banyan Hills neighborhood near 173rd and Pacific streets in west Omaha say a nearby construction project is creating traffic and environmental problems. Just up the street at 175th and Pacific, crews are building a new apartment complex that will include 30 townhouses...
Council Bluffs Teen Named Carnegie Hero After Helping Save Father During Attack
A 16-year-old Council Bluffs boy has been named a Carnegie Hero after officials said he helped save his father during an attack. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
Diners Keep Coming Back For The Prime Rib At This Monk-Themed Nebraska Steakhouse
Gregorian chants drifting across a Nebraska parking lot is not what most people expect on the way to dinner. The building itself gives away almost nothing, just a low profile and a bell tower, the kind of place you could pass a hundred times without slowing down. Then the door...
Scene video: 2 taken to hospital following cutting in Omaha
Emergency crews rushed to the incident near 49th and Hamilton streets just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
1 person dies after crash near 42nd & Sorensen
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police have confirmed one person has died after a car crash Tuesday night near 42nd and Sorensen Parkway. The Omaha Police Department reported that traffic has been diverted since about 8:30 p.m. at the intersection. The investigation is ongoing.
State auditor finds issues in Douglas County benefits program
State Auditor Mike Foley is calling for benefits reform in Nebraska’s largest county. In a letter to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning, Foley’s office identified multiple issues with the county’s Department of General Assistance that “merit corrective action.”. Douglas County provided more than.
Hiring Coordinator Helps Former Students Return to the Classroom
A former French teacher at Norris Middle and principal at Benson High, Tom Wagner understands what it takes to make a lasting impact on students. Today, he draws on more than 30 years of experience in Omaha Public Schools to recruit educators who will make a difference in the lives of our students.
Habitat for Humanity offers free transfer on death deeds in Omaha
Habitat for Humanity is offering free Transfer on Death Deeds to help Nebraska homeowners pass property to loved ones.
