OPPD’s Bellevue Reliability Project Seeks Public Input
The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is upgrading its transmission and distribution systems in Bellevue to improve resilience and reliability for the community and support planned growth. Bellevue is experiencing significant growth in southeast Bellevue, including local infrastructure investments and the...
Glenwood police report pair of arrests
(Glenwood) -- Two Glenwood suspects were arrested for failing to appear in court in separate incidents this week. The Glenwood Police Department says 43-year-old Jared Daniel Newman of Glenwood was arrested shortly after 1:15 p.m. Wednesday for failure to appear. Authorities say the arrest occurred in the area of...
Winter storm slams Lincoln, Omaha
A late winter storm buried eastern Nebraska Thursday, leading to traffic snarls and school closures. As of about 5 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service reported that the Omaha area had received about 8-9 inches of snow. Prior to Thursday, Omaha had received about 6.5 inches the whole winter. Lincoln...
Downtown Omaha hotel benefits from skywalk during state wrestling tournament
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Snow moving into the metro forced many schools in the area to cancel classes. But action at the Nebraska state wrestling tournament in downtown Omaha continued despite the return of winter weather. The girls are leaving the downtown Hilton and heading home after their state wrestling...
Bellevue Man Inducted in Musicians Hall of Fame
Six Nebraska musicians were inducted into the Southeast Nebraska Musicians Hall of Fame during the 26th annual ceremony, accordion jamboree and dance held at Lodge Tabor Hall, rural Dorchester, NE, on Jan. 31, 2026. Throughout the afternoon, musicians entertained a large audience with traditional Czech polkas and...
Schools cancel Friday classes as Omaha crews work to clear neighborhood streets
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Several Omaha metro school districts called off classes for Friday as snow continued falling Thursday evening. Omaha and Bellevue public schools have canceled classes for Friday. OPS also noted that they will not have a remote learning day. Bellevue Public Schools noted that the Lied Activity...
Cause of fire in vacant North Omaha under home investigation, OFD says
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The cause of a fire in a vacant North Omaha home is still under investigation, according to authorities. Omaha Fire Department crews were dispatched to a vacant home near North 30th Street and Meredith Avenue. At the scene, crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
Snow emergencies declared for cities of Yutan and Fremont
YUTAN, Neb. (KOLN) - A snow emergency has been declared for the city of Yutan. Mayor Matt Thompson officially declared a snow emergency on Thursday to ensure the safety of residents and to facilitate efficient snow removal operations by city crews. The snow emergency will end at 10 a.m. on...
Snow storm delays Omaha trash collection, causes morning travel issues
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Road conditions Friday morning are showing partial to complete coverage in most of the Omaha metro. “The snow has ended and the clouds will move out quickly this morning leaving us a cold day as we clean up. The snow added up to 6″-9″ over much of the metro with lighter totals to the south,"...
Tenaska Center in downtown Omaha to open next month
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement in downtown Omaha is set to officially open next month. In a release Wednesday, Omaha Performing Arts shared that visitors to the facility at 11th and Dodge streets will find studios, classrooms, and other gathering spaces. In the release, O-pa...
