Storms and much cooler weather to come after Sunday’s heat
A cold front arrives on Sunday, but not in time to drop the heat by the afternoon. We hit the middle 80s with 30-40 mph winds. As the cold front passes through, it will spark off showers & storms by the evening (after 8 pm) along and south of I-80. Severe weather is not expected, and not everyone will see rain.
Council Bluffs neighborhood gets makeover through Habitat for Humanity
Over 100 volunteers transformed a Council Bluffs neighborhood through Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block, bringing fresh paint and repairs to homes.
The Best Key Lime Pies In Nebraska Are Hiding Inside This Funky Seafood Restaurant
Tucked away on Leavenworth Street in Omaha sits a bright red building with a sassy fish mural that’s harboring a sweet, tangy secret behind its seafood-forward facade. Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar isn’t just serving up the freshest ocean fare in the landlocked Cornhusker State—they’re quietly baking what might be...
No threat found on UNO’s campus after reports of ‘active incident’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Officers responded to a swatting call at the University of Nebraska Omaha on Saturday evening. In a Facebook post, the Omaha Police Department said that a large police presence was on campus “following reports of an active incident.”. After an investigation, the university and...
Buy your veteran the gift of a strong American or service flag today!
Durable Flags is a paid advertiser of Omaha Extra!. Durable Flags is the Heartland’s premier provider of strong and long-lasting American flags. Made in the USA! From its very beginnings in Arlington, Nebraska, the company has strived to source the strongest flag materials with excellent quality and vivid colors....
The Enormous Thrift Store In Nebraska With Rock-Bottom Prices That Feel Almost Unreal
There’s a place in Omaha where treasure hunting isn’t just a hobby—it’s a full-contact sport. The Goodwill Outlet on South 72nd Street isn’t your average thrift store; it’s the final frontier of secondhand shopping where prices plummet, discoveries abound, and the thrill of the hunt reaches fever pitch.
Downtown Omaha business struggles, streetcar project faces underground obstacles
Zen Coffee sees a dip in customers, as streetcar utility work takes longer due to unexpected challenges. The Metropolitan Utilities District cites old tracks among obstacles slowing downtown project.
Bellevue police, AAA study say driver aggression is common on roads
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A recent study released by AAA shows as many as 96% of drivers admit to some form of aggressive behavior behind the wheel. According to the study “aggressive behavior” includes red light running, honking at other cars, tailgating and speeding. Local law enforcement told...
Omaha-Area Residents Urged to Use Caution Amid High Fire Danger
Omaha, NE – Residents across eastern Nebraska are being urged to take precautions this Saturday as weather conditions are expected to create very high to extreme fire danger. According to the US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley, a combination of strong southerly winds, warm temperatures, and dry fields could...
Nebraska Regents hear passionate pleas regarding proposed budget cuts
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Emotions ran high Friday as the University of Nebraska Board of Regents held open comments on proposed budget cuts totaling more than $27 million, with professors, staff and students from affected departments voicing their concerns. The public hearing drew passionate testimony from university...

















