“Bud” Crawford and Mayor Ewing discuss mechanics of “key to the city”
Two weeks ago, he became the first boxer to capture three unified division titles. First Alert 6's Maria Cade makes appearance at Crawford Celebration. First Alert 6 reporter and reigning Miss Omaha Maria Cade had her moment in "Bud" Crawford's parade!
Teen shares personal impact as Free Bikes 4 Kidz Omaha preps for collection day
Did you have a bike when you were growing up? What did you use it for? For one Omaha teen, the bike she got through Free Bikes 4 Kidz Omaha ignited a sense of freedom and opportunity.
University of Nebraska Board of Regents to Meet October 3
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Davis Global Center, 4111 Emile St., in Omaha. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed at www.nebraska.edu. A detailed agenda for the Board...
Battlin’ Batten, freshman fights rare disease with humor and heart
More than a thousand students travel through the halls each day, but there’s only one who does it without knowing where his next step will take him. In a sea of the seeing, freshman Drew Sillman perseveres through a fight that few even notice. Eight years ago, Drew’s world...
Alabama QB commit sets incredible new state record with 5-TD performance
Jett Thomalla has been a prolific passer at the high school level and just surpasses the all-time Nebraska passing touchdown record with 101.
Shift in North Omaha area business park plan means no residential relocation, no home...
OMAHA — After more than two years of study and often controversial neighborhood meetings, developers of a planned North Omaha area business park fueled by a $90 million state grant have announced a major pivot: No longer will they pursue the purchase of residential properties to make way for the project. The...
Nebraska picked to test new version of program for families in need
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska is one of five states chosen for a new federal pilot program aimed at helping families on public assistance move toward long-term independence. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, known as TANF, currently provides short-term support to families for basic needs such as...
Wide range of rainfall across the Omaha metro area this year
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The widespread rain and storms this past Monday only ended up producing 0.35″ of rain at Eppley Airfield (where official Omaha records are kept) while much of the rest of the metro ended up with 1-3″ of rain. It had me wondering just how...
Omaha North takes down Lincoln Northeast 42-7
LINCOLN, Neb. — Omaha North rushing game and stout defense was too much for Lincoln Northeast. The fifth-ranked Vikings rushed for more than 200 yards and five touchdowns Thursday night in their 42-7 win over Lincoln Northeast. Sophomore running back Michael Valencia ran for 111 yards and three touchdowns...
Omaha Today! Calaveras Come to Life at Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens celebrates Día de los Muertos with a larger-than-life exhibit. Pop-punk veterans All Time Low preview new album tracks as they hit Steelhouse. Experience Puerto Rican cooking at Elie’s Chinchorro during Hispanic Heritage Month. Go behind the scenes of public art selection at a free RiverFront panel...
