Neighbors continue to push OPPD to transition from coal
Community members, led by historic 24th Street parishes, walked from Miller Park to the North Omaha power plant, spotlighting clean energy and public health concerns. Residents and experts stressed environmental and health risks, noting asthma rates in Northeast Omaha are significantly higher than the metro average....
Omaha boxing gym looks to expand, train teens inspired by Terence Crawford
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On Saturday night, Omaha’s own Terence Crawford will put his unbeaten streak on the line in Vegas. He could become the first male boxer to be an undisputed champion in three weight classes. One South Omaha nonprofit boxing gym is cheering him on as they...
UNO professor authors study to understand labor trafficking in Nebraska
Labor trafficking is a hard to detect crime that often gets overshadowed by sex trafficking. A University of Nebraska at Omaha study on labor trafficking investigates the issue and how the state can combat it. Nebraska Public Media’s Arthur Jones sat down with Professor Theresa Kulig to discuss her findings.
Big Grove Brewery joins Omaha’s growing Midtown scene
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Big Grove Brewery held a soft opening on Friday in Midtown Omaha — but the celebration comes with a legal fight. The Iowa-based company invested more than $5 million to build out a brewpub in the EDGE District, only to have the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission deny the craft brewer license it...
Crews investigating cause of North Omaha apartment fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha fire crews are investigating the cause of an apartment fire in North Omaha. An Omaha Fire Department release says crews responded to the scene at an apartment complex near 81st and Blondo streets just before 3 p.m. Friday. Once on the scene, OFD crews saw...
Millard North Offensive Tackle Matt Erickson Commits to Nebraska
A Husker legacy will be following in his father's footsteps by playing offensive line in Lincoln. Matt Rhule keeps a second 2027 Nebraska product home.
Work begins again on nearly $1 billion Crossroads redevelopment
Heavy equipment is finally rolling at one of Omaha’s busiest intersections. Late 2027 is the expected opening date for the first anchor tenant of the more than $900 million Crossroads redevelopment project at 72nd and Dodge streets. The 40-acre property changed hands multiple times in the past decade. Plans...
“Grease” slides onto Omaha Community Playhouse Stage
Bond set for man accused of assaulting Omaha Police officer with knife. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison for the two charges. Creighton University welcomes back coed cheer team. Updated: 1 hour ago. The new cheer team will be working alongside the dance team at...
Crossroads update: Developers layout timeline for building ‘city within a city’
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Mayor John Ewing was at The Crossroads site on Friday afternoon with City Councilman Pete Festersen and developers to deliver a new timeline for the project. The project — 15 years in the making, Ewing and Festersen said — is expected to result in $1...
CHI Health Center unveils new display boards
Fans will be able to see new display boards at the CHI Health Center Tuesday when Creighton volleyball hosts Nebraska. Click below for more details.
