Omaha NE

Feel the opening-night energy as the Omaha Supernovas host the San Diego Mojo at CHI Health Center. Shop local one last time during the Farnam Winter Pop-Up’s final weekend in Midtown Crossing. Take a look inside Hanscom Park Studio, where work and home blend for two local creatives. Check...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - North Omaha residents say they’re missing basic services in their neighborhood. An empty lot could become a part of the solution. The site is owned by Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Their Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Ralph Lassiter, is the planning director for the future Moriah Intergenerational Center.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers in the Omaha metro are advised of conditions during Thursday’s First Alert 6 Weather Day. Morning rain moving in Thursday is expected to slowly change to snow after sunset in the Omaha metro. Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord says to be ready for a...

In the heart of downtown Omaha, Block 16 burst onto the scene with burgers that pack a punch. Owners Paul and Jessica Urban poured their passion into bold, locally sourced eats at 1611 Farnam Street. This spot quickly turned heads by blending creativity with Nebraska pride, drawing crowds hungry for...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There has been some pushback over a plan to put the operation of Omaha’s Miller Park in the hands of a private foundation. The Lozier Corporation has already invested millions in the North Omaha park. The corporation would set up a Miller Park Trust, invest more money to operate and maintain the...

The developer of the Civic Square project, a redevelopment of the old Civic Auditorium site, is taking the city to court. This comes as the city for months has threatened to take back the land.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man made an appearance in court after being arrested after driving the wrong way on Interstate 80 in Omaha. 65-year-old Richard Wheeler was charged with DUI (.15+) and willful reckless driving, both misdemeanors. Wheeler’s bond was set at $20,000. Should he post bond, Wheeler is...

OMAHA, Neb — Omaha police are investigating a deadly Friday evening incident as a homicide after a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle following a reported disturbance in northwest Omaha. The incident occurred near North 65th Street and Ames Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. According to the Omaha Police Department,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Residents at Dundee View Apartments have been without hot water for two months, forcing dozens of tenants to endure cold showers during winter weather. Matt O’Brien, who has lived at the complex for three years, said the problem has persisted since November. “There is a...

Omaha’s early growth was hindered by the large, steep hills just west of downtown along Farnam, Douglas, and Dodge Streets. The problem was so severe that it made it difficult for streetcars—and later automobiles—to reach the top of the hill at 24th Street. While Omaha had expanded both north and south in its early...