Terence “Bud” Crawford: 13 fun facts about the boxing icon
Terence “Bud” Crawford is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of his era. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, he’s become a symbol of grit, discipline, and skill, earning world titles across multiple weight classes and commanding respect inside and outside the ring. But beyond...
Streetcar businesses say the passport program isn’t bringing in more customers
Omaha's streetcar passport program launched to help businesses during construction, but owners say customers aren't participating
Lincoln and Omaha’s first baby of 2026 born at Bryan Health
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As many were ringing in the new year on Wednesday, one Lincoln family had an even more special way to start off their year, with the birth of their baby girl at Bryan Health. Andrew and Paige Petts and their baby girl were born at 12:21...
Nebraska vape registry law forces retailers to pull popular brands from shelves
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Popular vape brands disappeared from Nebraska store shelves Wednesday as a new state registry law took effect, forcing retailers to remove thousands of dollars worth of inventory. LB 1204, passed in March 2024, bans the sale of all vaping products not approved by the Nebraska Vape...
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern outline yard and terminal expansion projects
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their yard and terminal capacity expansion plans will help ensure that the combined railroad can handle an anticipated traffic surge within three years of their merger. The transcontinental combination, if approved, will lead to 11% volume growth compared to 2023,...
Bond Set for Omaha Woman Accused of Christmas Day Murder
An Omaha woman has been charged with second degree homicide charges stemming from a Christmas Day stabbing incident. Bond was set at one million dollar bond in Douglas County Court on Tuesday. 41-year-old Maryuris Velasquez-Mendoza is accused of second-degree murder, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, and...
Council Bluffs mayor ends 30-year public service career
Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh wraps up 30 years of public service. What does he consider his biggest accomplishments? 🏛️
Clase Código Brings a New Standard of Flavor to West Omaha
Clase Código took over the former Oakview Mall Applebee’s at 3350 South 143rd Plaza, transforming it into a modern Mexican kitchen built around flavor, consistency and hospitality. It’s only been operating for a few weeks, yet it opened with a high Google rating and has held a steady...
Omaha police arrest 71-year-old woman in homicide investigation
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department has arrested the spouse of a man who was found deceased Monday evening. Officers responded to a residence near 84th Street and Lakeview Drive at about 7:57 p.m. for a wellness check. Police found 76-year-old Donald Bogacz deceased inside the home. “Mr....
A Colombian baker introduces her native breads to Council Bluffs
Kneading dough and baking bread is an art that requires patience, skill, and time to master, according to Leidy Cristancho. A Colombian entrepreneur, Cristancho recently ventured into the bakery business alongside her husband, Luis Moreno Peña, with Delicias del Pan, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 2019, the couple and...
