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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A University of Nebraska Omaha student is giving wedding flowers a second life by repurposing them to brighten the rooms of senior citizens across the metro area. Brightening memory care rooms. Tala Serhan, a UNO neuroscience major, has worked in health care as a certified nursing...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A longtime South Omaha restaurant is the winner of a James Beard Award, one of the highest honors in the culinary arts. Johnny’s Café, a South Omaha landmark with 104 years of history, received the award in the classic category, which focuses on restaurants that are longstanding in their communitie

Another Nebraska meat processing plant is closing its doors. American Foods Group announced Friday that it will be closing the Skylark Meats plant in Omaha by Aug. 25. According to a filing with the Nebraska Department of Larbor, the closure will mean the loss of more than 200 jobs at the plant, which makes a variety o

The Alzheimer's Association's 'Do What You Love to End ALZ' initiative is inspiring neighbors and businesses to organize fundraising events centered around their passions. Check this event out!

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro this weekend. It’s one of Omaha’s biggest events — the Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show on Friday. The free family-friendly experience starts at 6:30 p.m., but people will begin securing their spots at 5 a.m. Smokey Robinso

This, from the review of Night Moves’ Oct. 4, 2022, gig at Reverb Lounge:. “Night Moves played a modern version of smooth FM ‘70s rock tailor-made for slow dancing. In fact, I can’t think of a better indie band to play at a high school or college homecoming if the goal is to finally make a move and ask that special som

Kiewit Luminarium, is a place for people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds to explore astonishing phenomena at the intersection of science, art, and human perception. But on Saturday, June 27th, from 7-10 p.m. the "Groove After Dark” event is just for the grown-ups!. As Kiewit Luminarium Communication Manager...

(Omaha) -- Bankers in a good portion of KMAland want relief from tariffs in order to help area farmers. As part of Creighton University's Rural Mainstreet Survey this month, bank CEOs in a 10-state region--including Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri--were asked to name the top federal action needed to drive farm and ranch in

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - People working at the Heartland Family Service Sarpy campus say they are seeing an increase in the number of domestic violence cases going through the courts. Officials believe increased awareness could be the reason why. The Sarpy campus has recently been renovated and is ready to...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thirteen indictments have been unsealed, charging 14 defendants in the District of Nebraska for a variety of alleged crimes. Kenneth Powers, 68, of Omaha, is charged in a two-count indictment. Count I charges Powers with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or