Omaha 18-month-old needs kidney transplant after living on dialysis since birth
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Eighteen-month-old Claire Stannard has spent her entire life tethered to a dialysis machine, but her family is hoping a living donor will step forward to give her a chance at a normal childhood. Claire was born with no functioning kidneys and has been on dialysis since...
7 Old-School Steakhouses In Nebraska That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Looking for legendary steakhouses in Nebraska that are worth every mile of your journey?. These 7 classic beef temples offer juicy steaks and nostalgic vibes that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance!. 1. Johnny’s Cafe (Omaha) When you pull up to Johnny’s Cafe, you know you’ve...
Six displaced as result of fire in South Omaha home, OFD says
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Six people were displaced as a result of a fire in an South Omaha home Sunday afternoon. Omaha Fire Department crews responded to the scene near 49th and Harrison streets around 1:45 p.m. Sunday. OFD says six people and one dog have been displaced as a...
Beer distributor strike affects Omaha bar deliveries
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers at Premier Midwest Beer and Beverage have been on strike for two weeks, demanding a better working contract and affecting beer deliveries to local establishments. The strike involves members of Teamsters Local 554 union, who have been picketing outside the distributor’s facilities. The...
Arrest made in Council Bluffs double shooting Sunday morning
(Council Bluffs, IA) – The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early this (Sunday) morning, which led to the apprehension of a suspect armed with a disassembled handgun. According to a press release, at approximately 3:43 AM on February 15, 2026, officers were dispatched...
3 Major Restaurant Chains Closing Doors in Nebraska: March 2026
From the retail hubs of Omaha and Lincoln to the I-80 corridor, here are the three major restaurant chains closing doors in Nebraska this March 2026. 1. Pizza Hut: Saying Goodbye to the "Red Roof" As part of parent company Yum! Brands’ massive "Hut Forward" initiative is shuttering approximately 250...
Supernovas Land MLV Digs-Per-Set Leader Elena Oglivie in Trade with Grand Rapids
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, are excited to announce the acquisition of libero Elena Oglivie (uh-LEN-uh OAG-liv-ee), who leads the MLV in digs per set, in a trade with the Grand Rapids Rise. As part of the deal, Omaha also secured...
Associate Professor of Music reflects on how UNO Band and Orchestra Festival builds community...
High school students from across the region came together to make music at the annual UNO Band and Orchestra Festival, which took place on January 30th and 31st. The festival has been part of UNO since 2007, and was created by UNO’s School of Music. It involves around 150...
Cardinals Boys Wrestling Sends Six to State
Six boys wrestlers from Chadron High School will be heading to Omaha for the Class C Boys State Wrestling Tournament after the C-4 District Tournament in Broken Bow Saturday as Layne Davidson, Colin McCoy, Bricen and Braden Wright, Jayce Hoffman along with Carson Long will be heading to Omaha. Davidson...
9 Enormous Secondhand Stores In Nebraska That’ll Make Your Thrifting Dreams Come True
Want to find incredible secondhand stores in Nebraska for amazing deals?. These 9 thrift shops offer endless treasures and unbeatable prices!. 1. Thrift America Omaha (Omaha) Walking into Thrift America feels like discovering a secret shopping paradise. This store knows exactly how to make thrift shopping enjoyable....
