Four additional voids were found in Omaha neighborhood before foundation collapse
There were more sinkholes in Omaha’s Blackstone neighborhood that didn’t make headlines. A large void opened in late June when the foundation wall of a vacant building collapsed, swallowing a sidewalk and part of the building at 3810 and 3812 Farnam St. A hole remains while the city awaits a decision from the building
EXTENDED VIDEO: Defense Secretary Hegseth addresses Offutt personnel
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was in the Omaha metro on Monday, paying a visit to U.S. Strategic Command.
Nebraska’s state geologist digs into Omaha’s sinkholes
Omaha made national headlines this year after a sinkhole swallowed two vehicles earlier this year. More collapses followed. Nebraska State Geologist Matt Joeckel sat down with Nebraska Public Media’s Grant Winterer to talk about what’s going on under the streets of Omaha. Grant Winterer: What is it about...
Construction Begins This Month on Third Eppley Airfield Skywalk
As part of the Eppley Airfield’s Build OMA terminal expansion project, the Omaha Airport Authority is adding a new central pedestrian skywalk, connecting parking garage to the terminal. Construction is scheduled to begin August 31, and is expected to be completed in 2028. The central skywalk will become the...
Iowa high school sees positive impacts of phone ban
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) — Iowa students returned to class Monday for the second year without access to their phones during the school day under a state law banning phone use. Joe Vinchattle, principal of Lewis Central High School, said the school has seen fewer failing grades and less...
Omaha City Council set to vote Tuesday on nearly $1.7B budget
Omaha City Council set to vote Tuesday on a nearly $1.7B budget that would boost police, parks and library staffing.
Should you worry about botflies around Omaha? Here’s what an expert says
A Papillion wildlife photographer's photo of a rabbit with botfly larvae raised questions online. Here's what an expert says about potential impact on pets.
Man accused of threatening Gov. Pillen’s family, school heads to trial
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man accused of threatening Gov. Jim Pillen’s family and a school had his case sent to district court for trial. Documents show Ean Halstead waived his preliminary hearing last Friday. Investigators allege Halstead left a comment on the Columbus Catholic Schools website in late...
Former City View Apartments among buildings in Omaha affordable housing project
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha apartment building, shuttered in August of last year, is looking at a new lease on life after an investment from the city. In a presser on Monday, Omaha Mayor John Ewing says the city has four projects for Urban Core Housing Fund commitments. Projects...
Outdoor Cat Laws in Nebraska: What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Erik-Jan Leusink on Unsplash Nebraska does not have a single, unified law that governs outdoor cats across the entire state. Instead, the rules you need to follow depend heavily on which city or county you live in — and some of those
