Neighbors fight blight designation as VA shows interest in Omaha’s Center Mall site
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Last week, the Omaha City Council again delayed a public hearing and vote on a proposal to grant Community Reinvestment Act, or CRA, approval that would pave the way for tax credits to redevelop the Center Mall. The delay was granted because the Veterans Administration is now interested in the prop
Omaha’s planned indoor public market names first director
Organizers of Omaha’s planned year-round, indoor public market introduced its first executive director Tuesday and unveiled designs for the building, which is expected to open in summer 2028. Jerrica Marshall was introduced as the nonprofit market’s inaugural executive director at an event overlooking the future site a
Cause & Culture: Jojo’s brings California cravings to an Omaha food truck
On one particularly humid evening this July, I found myself at one of Heartwood Preserve’s Friday night farmers markets. I was strolling past the merchants, admiring the local wares, when out of the corner of my eye I saw a colorful food truck with a whimsical name: Jojo’s Schnackie Snacks. I approached to check out th
Cheapest gas stations in Omaha
Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Omaha using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.
Highland Elementary’s Growth Starts With a Culture of Collaboration
At Highland Elementary, academic growth is about more than numbers. It reflects the work of staff, students and families. “We’ve focused on growing in the right direction,” Principal Kerri Murtaugh said. “Collectively, we’re working intentionally.”. Over the past two years, Highland Elementary students’ reading skills
Cool down with a treat at Betty Rae’s Ice Cream in Omaha
First Alert 6's Maria Cade and Elaina Riley chat with Zach Doerfler from Betty Rae's Ice Cream about their fall offerings.
Omaha Police asking for public’s help in locating missing person
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is looking for public assistance in locating a missing man. According to a Facebook post, Omaha Police is asking for help in locating 77-year-old Dan Frost. Frost has dementia and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a black hat, purple shirt,...
Omaha to pay $420K settlement over fatal police shooting of Cameron Ford
The City of Omaha and the family of a man shot and killed by police in August of 2024 have reached a settlement.
Creighton Prep Alum, 22, Waives Hearing in School Bomb and Shooting Threats Case
A 22-year-old former Creighton Prep student has waived his preliminary hearing in connection with threats made against staff at the Omaha high school, sending his case directly to district court. Garang Mathiang is charged with two counts of terroristic threats after allegedly calling and sending messages to multiple C
Omaha attorney alleges Union Pacific retaliated over safety concerns
An Omaha attorney is taking Union Pacific to federal court, alleging the railroad retaliated after he raised safety concerns

















