Omaha neighborhood grants help park renovation
Residents of the troubled City View apartments who rely on Omaha Housing Authority vouchers haven’t been receiving them in recent months — and may have to move.
Things to do: Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo weekend festivities start Friday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - South Omaha is celebrating its Latino culture this weekend. The 105th annual Cinco de Mayo Omaha festival, held along South 24th Street between L and O streets, gets started Friday evening and continues all day Saturday and Sunday. Wander through exhibits from local vendors, enjoy the food and...
Omaha middle school students prepare for national academic pentathlon
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you couldn’t tell by their faces, studying can, in fact, be fun for these students. That’s the goal as the McMillan Middle School Academic Pentathlon team prepares for the National Academic Pentathlon Competition in San Antonio, Texas. “They do five subject areas: math,...
Glenwood Police say technology protects neighbors with autism and dementia
Bracelets give off a radio signal that can detected if someone elopes from caregivers or loved ones.
Goodwill Omaha features pop-up, selling affordable bridal gowns
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - You said “yes,” you’re getting married and now you need a dress. Thankfully, Goodwill Omaha is helping brides-to-be find their dream gown for less. The bridal show pop-up starts Saturday at nine at the 78th and Dodge retail location. You might want to show up early because once these curated...
Ice Cream So Good, The Line Winds Around Outside.
I recently had ice cream that was so good, the line winds around outside at this creamery that dubs itself “farm to cone” with flavors that are sourced with local ingredients. Ice Cream So Good, The Line Winds Around Outside. This place was chosen simply on a whim...
OHA issues move out packets to City View residents
OHA has issued move out packets to tenants on vouchers in City View Apartments. These packets allow the tenants to break their lease and find a new home.
City of La Vista searching for next City Administrator
The City of La Vista is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary leader to become its next City Administrator. The La Vista City Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of the municipal government. As such, the Administrator oversees and directs all of the day-to-day operations and...
Happy Mother’s Day from First Alert 6
Exhibit honoring work of Omaha artist Iggy Sumnik opens at UNO. The gallery will be open at UNO's Community Engagement Center through May 16. Warmer before some storms late next week. Rusty's 3 Day Forecast. Updated: 5 hours ago. Mother's Day weekend will be phenomenal. Happy Mother's Day from First...
Mayor announces 2025 Omaha Neighborhood Grants
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Mayor Jean Stothert announced this year’s Neighborhood Grant winners on Friday. Applications were due March 3. “The Neighborhood Grants program encourages innovation and collaboration,” Mayor Jean Stothert said in January news release announcing that applications were open. “We have funded many...