Centris Federal Credit Union: Opening Doors. Breaking Ground. Building Community.
Strong communities are built on strong relationships. That’s why Centris Federal Credit Union is dedicated to expanding access to personalized financial services and resources that help our members and local communities thrive. In July 2026, Centris opened our newest branch in Gretna, Nebraska, located at the corner of
Coming to the Rose Theater: Just Ask!
In 2019, Sonia Sotomayor, together with illustrator Rafael Lopez, published Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You which became a New York Times bestseller. Omaha’s Fran Sillau (book), Mark Kurtz (music and lyrics), and Debbie Denenberg (producer) have turned the story into a family musical. Just Ask! opens at The Ro
The South Omaha Mural Project: A Visual History of the Magic City’s Immigrants
If you haven’t driven through South Omaha lately, the murals are worth the trip. Large, colorful, and hard to miss, they adorn the sides of buildings at Dinker’s, Orsi’s, and along South 24th Street, among others. Each one represents one of the many immigrant communities that have defined South Omaha from the time the
Smart glasses footage becomes evidence in Old Market shooting investigation
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha police have video captured by a pair of smart glasses in their investigation into Sunday’s shooting in the Old Market. The footage comes from Meta glasses worn by an Old Market employee. The glasses capture what the wearer sees. Police say the weekend’s shooting and chaos in the Old Market we
2nd Omaha man sentenced to for armed robbery of Cedar Bluffs bank
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man will spend 17 years in prison for a bank robbery in eastern Nebraska. Donte Orduna was sentenced on charges including bank robbery and using a firearm during a violent crime. The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office says the robbery happened in January of last...
Routine Motorcycle Stop for Missing Eye Protection Uncovers 15-Year License Revocation
A motorcycle stop in Omaha, Nebraska, started with something relatively simple: a rider without a helmet or eye protection. By the time deputies finished looking into the man behind the handlebars, however, the list of ... Read more
Mother questions why son was jailed on warrant Lancaster County no longer wanted before...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A First Alert 6 investigation finds serious questions into why a prisoner who died at the Douglas County Correctional Center was in jail in the first place. Last week, a grand jury found no criminal conduct by corrections staff. But the prisoner’s mother believes he might...
Mexican National Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Council Bluffs, Iowa – A Mexican national and former California resident was sentenced on August 27, 2026, to 13 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Jose Alfredo Moreno Hernandez, 35, conspired with other individ
A very warm week ahead!
It's another warmer start to our week, but this time those above average temps look like they want to stick around for a long, long time!. Monday will be partly to mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s, feeling more like about 95 due to the small amount of humidity in the air. There's a very small chance at seeing som
Omaha Farmers Market connects growers and artisans to the community
On a weekend visit to the Omaha Farmers Market, you can find local growers selling tomatoes and greens, cottage bakers with a table full of bagels and artisan makers selling unique, handmade gifts. But spend a little time talking to Maggie Winton, Marketing and Communications Director for the Omaha Farmers Market, and

















