Anthony Smith breaks silence following arrest and felony charges
Former UFC Fighter Anthony Smith spoke for the first time since his arrest on felony charges.
Omaha City Council agenda notes for August 25
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here are a few items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council meeting. Nos. 6-14: Public hearings and votes of various parts of Mayor Ewing’s proposed budget. No. 15: A vote on whether to pass the mayor’s proposed budget with any possible changes...
Omaha schools ban electric shock gloves after they were used on two students: Board...
Omaha‘s largest public school district is moving to ban police-issued electric shock gloves from its campuses after officials confirmed the devices were used on two students during the 2025-26 school year, prompting backlash from parents, students and school board members who said they were unaware the technology was b
Bo’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Spotty afternoon t-showers, better chance of storms overnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Today will start out quite nice with mostly sunny skies, but unfortunately a weak front will move close to the metro creating a chance for spotty t-showers this afternoon into the early evening. The showers will be hit or miss so NOT everyone will see the rain.
Shadow Ridge Music Festival Returns Friday September 11th
The Shadow Ridge Music Festival returns Friday, September 11, 2026, for another night of live music, nostalgia and community celebration honoring America’s veterans. Now entering its eighth year, the festival has become Omaha’s longest-running consecutive annual independent music event, and an end-of-summer tradition f
Afghan-American Integration Day celebrates Afghan culture, connections to the U.S.
At Omaha’s Afghan-American Integration Day celebration on Saturday, attendees waved the Afghan flag – the tri-color version in use prior to the Taliban’s 2021 takeover of the country – and hung it from the side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge was lit up...
Nebraska Humane Society: Deciphering cat communication
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - When our furry feline friends flip over to show us their adorable bellies, many of us assume that they’re looking for a tickle or a rub. But remember, cats are not dogs and have different signals and body language. While there are some cats who...
VIDEO: Noah Cameron gets Storm Chasers bobblehead
PAPILLION, Neb. (KQTV) -- Current Kansas City Royals pitcher and St. Joseph native Noah Cameron was honored by his former minor league team with his own bobblehead. On Saturday, August 22, 1,000 Noah Cameron Omaha Storm Chasers bobbleheads were given to fans who attended the game. Cameron played for the Nebraska-based
Creighton students host free health fair in North Omaha
Creighton medical students hosted a free health fair in North Omaha offering screenings, HIV testing, food, clothing and haircuts.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deliver remarks in Oshkosh as part of ‘Arsenal...
(WFRV) – US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, will be traveling to Oshkosh on Monday as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour. According to the US Department of War, Secretary Hegseth will travel to Omaha, Nebraska to visit US Strategic Command Headquarters, and will deliver remarks to the workforce and leader

















