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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In 2012, “moving day” arrived for more than 175 men at Omaha’s Open Door Mission. The new Garland Thompson Men’s Center opened its doors. The center made space for more than 300 men to sleep, along with 18 new washers and dryers.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A crash between a motorcycle and a car sent two people to the hospital Friday night. Omaha Police say the crash happened in the area of 72nd Street and Mercy Road around 7 p.m. Friday night. OPD says A Toyota Camry and a motorcycle were both...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A significant weather system is moving into the Omaha area this weekend, bringing rain and thunderstorms that could impact your plans from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. What to expect Saturday. Clouds will increase throughout Saturday morning and afternoon. Rain and thunderstorm chances climb after 3...

There is a push in South Omaha to rename a local park and bring back lost ball fields so children have a place to practice.

We dry out for Sunday morning, and the first half of Sunday is dry as highs reach the upper 60s. By the afternoon, a second wave of thunderstorms will move west to east between 3-9 pm. These storms could be severe with some large hail and gusty winds, mostly Omaha and south.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Over the last six months, Mayor Ewing has zeroed in on a major priority: improving food access across the community. On Friday, the city backed that up with funding, awarding annual grants to neighborhood groups. More than half of the grants awarded are for food pantries and organizations who maintain a community garden.

It's a new day in Omaha, Nebraska, as Greg Abel takes center stage at the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There’s something new in Omaha’s new Central Library that might be the first of its kind in any public library in the country. That something new is attracting attention from other public libraries across the country. Lots of people are walking through Omaha’s new...

There may be more chances at rain over the weekend. Saturday starts mostly dry with only a few spotty showers near Columbus, followed by afternoon clouds and highs near 70. Rain showers will move in from the west of Omaha later in the afternoon and heading into Saturday evening. Plan for there to be some rain in town for any of your outdoor evening...

The weather remains quiet and cool this evening with temps in the 40s tonight. There may be more chances at rain over the weekend. Saturday starts dry and we should have some morning sunshine, followed by afternoon clouds and highs near 70. Rain showers will move in from the west of Omaha heading into Saturday evening.