Omaha City Council agenda notes for Feb. 24
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here are a few items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council meeting. No. 14: A public hearing and vote on reviving a golf course near 217th and Center. No. 16: A public hearing and vote on amending the development plan to bring a...
Hochstein brothers go for the gold
OMAHA — Cedar Catholic wrestlers will have a busy day on the Championship Saturday mat at the CHI Center. The Hochstein brothers — Bodie, Easton and Brady — all grabbed a spot in the finals of the NSAA Class C Boys Individual Wrestling Championships at the CHI Health Center Friday as all three Cedar Catholic...
Barstool Open raises money for UCP Nebraska in Omaha’s Old Market
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Teams of four made their way through 12 bars and restaurants in Omaha’s Old Market Saturday for the Barstool Open, an annual fundraiser benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska. The event, now in its 28th year, uses a pub crawl format with putting to raise...
Nebraska Weather Outlook Feb 26–March 2: Warmer Pattern Settles Over Lincoln, Kearney
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – A noticeable late-winter warm-up could bring a preview of spring to Nebraska beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as above-average temperatures settle across the state through Monday, March 2....
Nebraska–Iowa Weather Alert Today: Subzero Wind Chill and Midweek Rain/Snow Chance
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. A sharp northwest wind slices across the Missouri River this morning, rattling signs along I-80 and I-29 as Omaha wakes up to 11 degrees. The sky is clear, but the cold is intense. Wind gusts near 30 mph...
Omaha man maintains support for Ukrainian families as war continues
It's been four years since the war in Ukraine started. But through that struggle, a man from Omaha has helped Ukrainians keep going.
Mayor John Ewing Jr. to Celebrate Community Engagement Efforts at University of Nebraska Medical...
WHAT: Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. will join University of Nebraska Medical Center leaders to recognize UNMC for being awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, one of the highest national honors recognizing an institution’s commitment to community engagement. UNMC, which first received the...
5 Omaha Restaurants that Locals Swear Have the Best Hamburgers
Omaha’s got a serious burger culture—dive bars, steakhouses, and chef-y spots all competing for “best in town.” These five come up again and again when locals talk about where to get a truly great burger. 1. Block 16. A tiny, always‑busy downtown spot where the burger...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Omaha metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Omaha metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
Grand Jury: Bellevue Police Officers Not Indicted in Death of Justin Lieffers
A grand jury found no criminal conduct on the part of Bellevue police officers when they engaged with a man who became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. As a result, no criminal charges were recommended. Bellevue police officers responded to a 911 call on August...
