Project Harmony assists kids impacted by recent shootings in the Omaha metro
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Last week, two children ages 5 and 1 were helped by Project Harmony after a murder-suicide near Lake Cunningham. On Monday, the same story. This time, Project Harmony says a 4 year old was assisted after a shooting in Papillion. “Any event like this can be...
Hole under street and vacant building in Blackstone impacts nearby businesses
A hole formed under a vacant building and Farnam St. in Blackstone neighborhood is impacting nearby businesses as city crews work to address the damage
UNMC teams with Central Nebraska Health Departments to assess needs, test water after March...
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is partnering with local health departments in Central Nebraska to survey residents about ongoing needs following wildfires that burned in March 2026 and to provide free water quality testing.
This Small Omaha Burger Joint Has Been Packing The Room With Old-School Burgers Since...
Old-school burger joints do not need to explain themselves. The room usually does it first. Tables stay full. Regulars know the rhythm. Someone walks in already thinking about the exact burger they came for. Changing the order would feel almost disrespectful. Since 1965, this small Nebraska spot has built the...
Omaha’s largest Juneteenth parade postponed to Aug. 15
Omaha's largest Juneteenth parade was postponed to Aug. 15 after lightning forced a cancellation and scheduling conflicts ruled out an earlier date
LSU fans set a record Omaha may never see again 🍻
Three years later, LSU's unbelievable 68,888-shot performance still sits atop the leaderboard.
GM denies Omaha owner’s claim of engine defect after parked car catches fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A parked car suddenly burst into flames and there’s no official report indicating arson. So the owner alleges something else is to blame. A 4 a.m. photo from March shows Omaha firefighters dousing flames near 132nd and Harrison, but witness Sheila Allee told the Trax owner about a startling start t
Community honors Jamise Thompson with candlelight vigil
Friends and family gathered near 24th and Lake in North Omaha to honor Jamise Thompson, 28, killed Saturday
Council Bluffs weighs trap, neuter and release ordinance for stray cats
Council Bluffs may soon allow trap, neuter and release programs for feral cats. What do you think? 👇
Man hospitalized, wife found dead in home after shooting in Sarpy County, authorities say
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - One woman was killed and her husband was hospitalized after a shooting in Sarpy County Monday night, according to authorities. A release from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says deputies, along with the Papillion Police Department, responded to the scene near Richland Drive and Grissom Stree
