Creighton student organizes car show for cancer charity
A 21-year-old Creighton student turned his love of cars into a cause — organizing Omaha's first-ever Center Mall Car Show to raise money for cancer patients and their families. 🚗
This Unassuming Nebraska Restaurant Is Known for Exceptional Prime Rib
Some restaurants earn a place in local tradition not through trends or attention, but through decades of serving food people genuinely look forward to. Farmer Brown’s Steak House in Waterloo is one of those places. On a pleasant Nebraska summer evening, the drive through this small town feels like...
Brothers allegedly abducted off the street by armed strangers left traumatized
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Two young brothers from Nebraska are traumatized after police say they were abducted off the street by armed strangers and threatened with harm if they didn’t help with an alleged revenge plot. Brothers Sky and Sevyn, ages 9 and 10, were walking a path...
Two hospitalized after motorcycle crash in La Vista
La Vista, Neb. (WOWT) -Two people were hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in La Vista on Saturday morning. The crash happened in the area of 84th Street and Park View Boulevard just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday. Sarpy County officials said one person’s injuries are believed to be life-threatening. The other...
City of Ralston shares information for Independence Day festivities
RALSTON, Neb. (WOWT) - Ralston’s Independence Day celebration is one week away, with events scheduled for July 3 and July 4, 2026. Walks from 77th and Main to 75th and Main and back. Line up at 9:30 a.m. LaDonna Johnson Fountain Dedication. 10:30 a.m. Independence Square. Parade Through Ralston.
Omaha City Council agenda notes for June 30
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here are a few items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council meeting. No. 19: A public hearing and vote on using TIF funds to demolish a building near 26th and Center streets to create a new apartment complex. No. 20: A public hearing...
Severe storms tonight, dangerous heat grips region through week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Severe weather is threatening western Nebraska Saturday evening, while dangerous conditions are expected through the week as extreme heat and humidity move into the region. Tonight’s Severe Weather Threat. A tornado watch is in effect for western Nebraska until midnight CDT Saturday. The tornado
Omaha City Pools to have $1 admission on Independence Day
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Pool-goers rejoice!. A social media post from the City of Omaha’s Parks and Recreation Department says all city pools will have $1 admission all day. The post notes all city pools will still close at 5 p.m., with the exception of Hanscom Pool which closes at 3 p.m.
Memorial park concert fulfills lifelong dream
Crowds began filling the park earlier in the day, with some attendees arriving at dawn to secure their preferred spots.
Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: The last few comfortable hours in Omaha for a...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Even though it is a little muggy Friday evening, and there could be a brief rain shower, this is likely the best weather we will have for a couple weeks. You can see the cumulus clouds across southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Since there is more moisture in the air, a couple of those clouds mi
