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Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh wraps up 30 years of public service. What does he consider his biggest accomplishments? 🏛️

Clase Código took over the former Oakview Mall Applebee’s at 3350 South 143rd Plaza, transforming it into a modern Mexican kitchen built around flavor, consistency and hospitality. It’s only been operating for a few weeks, yet it opened with a high Google rating and has held a steady...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department has arrested the spouse of a man who was found deceased Monday evening. Officers responded to a residence near 84th Street and Lakeview Drive at about 7:57 p.m. for a wellness check. Police found 76-year-old Donald Bogacz deceased inside the home. “Mr....

Kneading dough and baking bread is an art that requires patience, skill, and time to master, according to Leidy Cristancho. A Colombian entrepreneur, Cristancho recently ventured into the bakery business alongside her husband, Luis Moreno Peña, with Delicias del Pan, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 2019, the couple and...

The Great Freight Recession shows no sign of ending anytime soon, as more iconic trucking companies permanently shut their doors. In some cases, shipping companies declared bankruptcy, with about 21 firms filing petitions in the third quarter of 2025 and 20 companies in the second quarter. Major trucking companies...

Neighbors gathered at Omaha’s Riverfront to welcome 2026 with fireworks, fresh goals, and a sense of hope — with many saying the celebration felt like a reset after a tough year.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Another year has come and gone. With 2026 on the horizon, you might be focused on some New Year’s resolutions. “This year I want to be more intentional with my time and just slow down a little bit,” said Carrie Gall. “Like a lot...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -With brutally cold temperatures expected in the coming months, concerns are rising about Omaha’s stray cat population. While the city has few stray dogs, hundreds of stray cats roam the streets. Felius Cat Cafe and Rescue sees fewer cats during colder months, contrary to what many...

Omaha bars and restaurants are celebrating a rare double-header as Husker Nation's game day spirit collides with New Year's Eve festivities on the biggest party night of the year.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A union representing officers and sergeants of the Sarpy County Department of Corrections say they disagree with their boss’s decision to fire someone. The corrections department conducted a recent internal review of a use-of-force incident involving one of its corrections officers and an inmate....