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Omaha Magazine is excited to announce they are a finalist in the 2026 National City and Regional Magazine Awards. Senior Editor Natalie Veloso’s “Targeted for Removal” is one of five finalists in the Feature Story (Circulation less than 33,000) category. This story was a feature in the Omaha Magazine...

GRETNA, Neb. (WOWT) - As a Gretna family is navigating life with a devastating diagnosis for their young son, Make-A-Wish Nebraska gave him something that has brought comfort and joy. Connor Doeden loves chickens, dinosaurs and cars. “Kind of your typical eight-year-old boy,” said his mother, Jessica Doeden. But...

A West Omaha man built a 24-foot nest in his backyard for great horned owls. He photographs the wild birds and shares their journey with neighbors.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Black-owned businesses in Omaha have grown by more than 100% in six years. When Jackie Robbins started Rib Shack Smokehouse in 2020, all she had was her smoker, a few recipes and a lot of faith. “Didn’t have a plan, didn’t have any startup capital, money,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha Police officer was injured during a training exercise on Friday. OPD tells First Alert 6 an officer sustained the injury at the Omaha Public Safety Training Center Friday afternoon. According to police, the officer sustained a minor injury from shrapnel during a training exercise....

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in 1924, actor Marlon Brando was born in Omaha. After some time in the Heartland, Brando followed his actress sisters to New York. He began his career on stage, making it to Broadway in the 1940s. Brando had several film credits to his...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha woman faces a slew of charges for theft for allegedly shoplifting from numerous stores several times while aided by others, according to authorities. Ja’Naija Harrington, 19, across several cases, is charged with:. Nine counts of theft-shoplifting less than $500 from Bath & Body...

Healthcare hiring is strong across Douglas County right now, with new roles for nurses, CNAs, and medical support staff. Whether you’re looking for travel contracts or steady local work, there’s something here for every level of experience.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thousands of people contributed to the launch of Artemis II on Wednesday. A key member of the team hails from the Omaha metro. Alex Brewer, a software engineer for Artemis II, watched the rocket he helped build lift off from Cape Canaveral. “It’s quiet at first....

(KLZA)-- Omaha police have identified a Tarkio, Missouri man killed in a traffic accident last month. Authorities say 32-year-old Romen Hogan died after being struck by a semitrailer truck shortly before 12:30 p.m. on March 9th at the intersection of 14th and Cuming Streets in Omaha. According to the police...