This Nebraska Bike Destination Is Unlike Anywhere Else In The State
Relentless climbs, tight singletrack, and dense tree cover packed onto one compact hillside? Game on!. Wild, rolling terrain instantly collapses the tired flat-prairie stereotype so many people still carry. Nebraska surprises plenty of skeptics with a mountain-bike playground on a steep, leafy slope. The steep stacked
Council Bluffs builds reputation as accessible destination for wheelchair athletes
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa. (WOWT) - The Boccia National Championships returned to Council Bluffs, drawing some of the country’s top wheelchair athletes to a city organizers say keeps earning their return visit — because of its accessibility. Boccia is a Paralympic precision sport. Council Bluffs is hosting the tournament...
Omaha looks to improve Ames Avenue safety
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — For nearly a year, the city of Omaha has been collecting feedback, traffic counts and crash data along Ames Avenue from Florence Boulevard to 72nd Street as part of a federally funded safety study. The Ames Avenue Safe Mobility Recovery Plan is funded by a...
Blackstone building owner facing property violation notices
The city issued two property violation notices to the owner of a building in Blackstone where a void formed beneath the structure and the street in June.
This Family-Owned Steak Subscription Service Is Like Having a Butcher in My Own Kitchen
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I’ve never gone wrong with gifting a box of meat in my life. I routinely send my dad (who lives six states away from me) a frozen box of steaks for his birthday, Christm
Eppley Airfield: Two airlines offering direct flights for Nebraska-Oregon game
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Husker fans looking to fly nonstop from Omaha to see Nebraska take on Oregon have new options from two airlines. American Airlines is offering a round-trip nonstop flight departing Friday, Oct. 16 — the day before the game — and returning to Omaha on Sunday, Oct. 18. An economy ticket currently cos
Omaha Blues Festival showcases more than 30 acts in Old Market, downtown venues
Hosted by the Blues Society of Omaha, the festival showcases more than 30 acts headlined by the Texas Headhunters and festival founder Hector Anchondo.
New road closures start in Northwest Omaha early next week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Travel near Elkhorn and Bennington is about to get more complicated. Road construction will result in Ida Street between 180th and 204th being closed starting Monday. 186th Street will also close Monday between Ida and State. Both of those closures are expected to last into the...
Council Bluffs names 24-year fire department veteran as new fire chief
Council Bluffs has a new fire chief. Meet Robert Schoening, a 24-year department veteran just appointed by Mayor Jill Shudak. Schoening is a southwest Iowa native and Army veteran.
Douglas County Sheriff livestreaming CAT patrols
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you’re following the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, you may have noticed a livestream post there on Thursday afternoon. Dashcam feeds from Sheriff Aaron Hanson and some DCSO deputies were featured in the Facebook Live showing Community Action Team (CAT) patrols along Skyline Driv
