Public invited to honor deceased Omaha veterans without known survivors
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Eight area veterans with no known surviving family members will be honored at the Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Patriot Guard Riders will provide an escort in honor of the local deceased veterans with no known family, known as “unaccompanied veterans,” ahead of the ceremony, slated for 3:30 p.m.
Stop off at Durham Museum, once a major Union Pacific railroad hub
The Durham Museum is in Omaha's historic Union Station, built by Union Pacific Railroad and opened in 1931. The building is one of the country's best examples of art deco architecture, and the museum itself houses a range of permanent exhibits, including restored train cars, vintage storefronts and other artifacts that highlight the region's history. Location / State Omaha, Nebraska Why it matters Union Station...
Strong May Cold Front Sends Temperatures Tumbling
A strong May cold front will send temperatures tumbling as it moves across the Midwest and Plains late Monday. Monday will be warm in Chicago, Des Moines, Kansas City and Omaha with highs in the 80s ahead of the front. Enjoy those 80s because highs drop into the 50s and 60s by Tuesday. The warmth peaks across the Northeast Tuesday before the cold front...
Mental health care access in Nebraska surges over last decade
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new report shows access to mental health care in Nebraska surged over the last decade. Researchers at UNMC found a nearly 50% jump in licensed behavioral health providers statewide since 2010. This includes careers like psychiatry and independent therapists along with drug and alcohol counselors.
Warmest day of the week, then a cold front brings a small rain chance
Rain & a few storms south of I-80 for Monday evening. We start next week warmer with highs in the low 80s on Monday. A cold front moves through Monday afternoon, bringing a chance of rain and a few storms along and south of I-80. No severe weather is expected, though some storms may produce small hail, and any rain amounts should be...
Omaha Interview: Kristine Gerber, Speaker and Arts Series: Omaha Green Book Sites
Tell me a little bit about what you’ve done before and then about your involvement in the project. I’m a local historian, so for the past 25 years, I have worked to tell Omaha’s stories. I’ve worked at the Omaha World Herald doing books. I’ve worked at Restoration Exchange Omaha, trying to save old buildings. And so now for the last five years, I’ve...
Hot Monday before some more below average days
Rain & a few storms south of I-80 for Monday evening. What a warm way to start the week! We're waking up Monday to some pretty comfy temperatures with virtually no wind. However, that will gradually change as we enter into the afternoon hours, expect winds to now come from the northwest.
Council Bluffs mayor highlights plans for growth, new reporting tool
Council Bluffs Mayor Jill Shudak held her first town hall Saturday. Her plans include a new city branding push to a 311 reporting tool, here's what's coming to Council Bluffs. 👇
15-year-old drowns in Elk River near Southwest City, Mo.
NEAR SOUTHWEST CITY, Mo. (KY3) - A 15-year-old boy drowned in the Elk River while swimming Sunday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it happened just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday, north of Southwest City. The boy from Omaha, Nebraska, jumped from a mud bank into the water and then became distressed while swimming and went under.
Coyotes celebrate three seniors on Senior Day
VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) — The South Dakota softball program celebrated the accomplishments of three Coyote seniors in their final game from Nygaard Field Saturday afternoon, but it was the Omaha Mavericks who took the win, 13-4. PITCHING DECISIONSWin: Maddia Groff (16-6)Loss: Campbell German (0-9) Omaha jumped on the scoreboard with four first inning runs. They would extend their lead […]
