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Omaha is often described as an easy city to drive in, but daily commuting tells a more complicated story. While traffic congestion doesn’t rival Chicago or Dallas, Omaha drivers face a unique blend of challenges that quietly shape which vehicles work well and which ones become frustrating over time. Long straight...

OMAHA, Nebraska (January 15, 2026) – The overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above growth neutral 50.0 for January, according to the latest monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy. Overall: The region’s overall reading for January climbed to...

If you're deciding whether to buy or rent a home in Omaha in 2026, you're not alone. What used to be a simple answer has become more difficult as the economy continues to drift from historical norms. Previously, it was common knowledge that buying was the more affordable choice, with...

There’s something magical about discovering a place so good that you’d happily drive two hours just for breakfast, and Vidlak’s Cafe in Omaha is exactly that kind of culinary treasure. Nestled among the urban landscape of Nebraska’s largest city, this unassuming brick building with its bold red...

Downtown Omaha restaurant Kitchen Table is collecting Valentine's cards for Minnesota elementary students impacted by ICE actions.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A metro mother fears her daughter’s special education support in the classroom is at risk as Gov. Jim Pillen proposes more than $18 million in special education cuts. When 7-year-old Rowyn is overwhelmed at school, she has a place to go. “So, if she’s at...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were killed and three more were hospitalized in a crash in North Omaha Saturday afternoon. Omaha Police say the crash happened near the intersection of 51st and Ames streets just before 1:30 p.m. OPD told First Alert 6 a Ford Escape heading east crossed...

In May 1972, the Madison Avenue interchange off I-80 looked like somewhere you drove past on the way to someplace else. The land around it was almost all open and undeveloped, with one filling station sitting out by itself. It was years before Bucky's took over that corner. The idea...

OMAHA, Neb. — A United Airlines flight took an unexpected turn after a passenger claimed everyone was "under a simulation." Resulting in an emergency landing to Omaha. Jordan Robert Langston, 25 of Ogden, Utah If convicted, could face up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and a mandatory $100 special assessment...