Northwest Omaha neighbors split on 108th Street redesign months after completion
Northwest Omaha neighbors share mixed opinions on 108th Street's redesign from four lanes to three with bike lanes nearly six months after completion.
Omaha pawn shops help police catch thieves through fingerprints, national database
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Pawn shops collect fingerprints, photos and identification from sellers, creating a crime-fighting network that helps police recover stolen property and catch thieves. The tracking system came into focus following two arrests last week for pawning stolen jewelry, highlighting the role pawn shops...
State audit finds suspicious Bellevue vehicle sales
State Auditor Mike Foley criticizes Bellevue's surplus vehicle sales, citing suspicious auctions where city employees bought at discounted prices.
A History of Omaha’s First Black Neighborhood
Long before there was a community called North Omaha or even the Near North Side, the young Omaha City had a segregated neighborhood for African Americans. Before 24th and Lake even existed, Omaha’s first Black neighborhood was established in the 1850s. It surrounded 10th and Dodge Street, and was a segregated...
Message during Free America Walkout: ‘This just can’t happen anymore’
Protestors gathered for the nationally-coordinated event, including at different congressional offices in Omaha.
Buc-ee’s is opening another store in the Midwest, but not in Iowa
Buc-ee's is opening another store in the Midwest in 2026, and once again, the Texas-based convenience store chain skipped over Iowa. Buc-ee's is slated to open three new locations in 2026, USA TODAY reported in December 2025. On Jan. 20, residents of Gretna, Nebraska, a suburb of Omaha, learned that their community...
13 classic Nebraska diners known for breakfasts people swear by
If breakfast is your love language, Nebraska speaks it fluently. From chrome-trimmed counters to hometown cafes where the coffee never stops, these classic diners serve the kind of morning plates people grow up with and keep coming back for. You will find buttery pancakes, crispy hash browns, and friendly faces...
Final portion of highway 275 project is under contract
NORFOLK, Neb. — The final phase of a major construction project is now underway. The Highway 275 project has been in progress for more than 15 years and now officials say the four-lane roadway from Norfolk to Omaha is expected be fully open by 2028. Graham Construction was awarded...
Habitat Omaha to sell ReStores ‘to focus 100%’ on affordable housing
Omaha's two ReStores will not close; the organization says it's selling to other thrift shop operators.
Iowa DNR delays trout stocking due to extreme cold
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced it is delaying previously planned trout stockings at three locations this week because of extreme cold and high winds. Trout stockings were scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd, at Bacon Creek Lake in Sioux City, and at Mooreland Pond in Fort...
