Omaha residents, nonprofit leaders speak in support of proposed $1.7 billion budget
Omaha residents turned out at City Hall Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on the city’s proposed 2027 budget. Several nonprofit leaders spoke in support of the Community Service Fund, which would allocate $3.6 million to more than 40 community programs. Among the speakers was Jason Feldhaus, executive director of
Tracking severe storms this morning, with another round of storms tonight
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa until 10 am as a cluster of storms moves from west to east this morning. They arrive in Omaha after 5 am. The primary concern from these storms is damaging winds up to 60-70 mph. These storms should clear the area by 9 am.
This Nebraska Craft Shop Feels Like A Treasure Hunt For Scrapbookers And Creative Minds
Walk in with one project in mind and see how quickly that plan gets hijacked. A patterned paper catches your eye. Then comes a stamp set you did not know you needed. Stickers, embellishments, tools, and little creative extras start piling up until your original scrapbook suddenly has three possible new directions.
SEVERE Storms Likely Wednesday & Thursday
A very STRONG thunderstorm with multiple wind gusts over 80 MPH is tracking SE across north central Nebraska early this morning. This storm will move through OMAHA and clip Lincoln near 5:30-6:30am. 65-75+ mph wind gusts will be possible if not LIKELY, especially near the Omaha area. 5:30-6:30am: Wind gusts...
Rusty’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Several rounds of rain chances to track this week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Some rain and a few storms are on the map early this morning but they should exit east fairly quickly. A few spotty T-showers are possible as late as 10am but then we’ll be sunny, hot and humid the rest of the day. Downpours and lightning are the biggest issues.
Midwest Fest moves to new location for its 10th anniversary
An event celebrating local creators, artists and small businesses will return to Omaha to mark its 10th anniversary this September. On Sunday, Sept. 6, Midwest Fest will be held at Heartwood Preserve, located at 301 S. 145th Street. The family-friendly festival, led by the team behind Made in Omaha, typically...
Papillion La Vista Community Schools announces 2026 Greatness Awards recipients
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - Papillion La Vista Community Schools officials announced their staff members of the year as part of the school district’s 2026 Greatness Awards. The Greatness Awards are the district’s highest level of recognition. Staff members are selected to represent five categories: elementary teacher, sec
‘I feel pretty angry’: Dirt bike-style vehicle hits Papillion car, rider flees
A Papillion man wants legislation after a dirt bike-looking vehicle hit his car and fled. Papillion police are investigating the incident.
City will cover cost to repair or demolish partially collapsed building along Omaha streetcar...
The city of Omaha will cover the cost of demolishing or repairing a building along the streetcar route that partially collapsed in June. The former Brother’s Lounge cocktail bar at 3810 Farnam St. experienced a foundational collapse amid heavy rainfall and streetcar construction. Steve Jensen, a longtime city planner a
Two in hospital after cutting incident in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people are hurt after a cutting incident north of downtown Omaha. Omaha Police were in the area of 18th and Lake when two juveniles told officers someone had been stabbed nearby around 10 p.m. Monday. Once on the scene, officers found the victims, a 17-year-old...
