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Since his official July 1 start, Vincent “VJ” Orduña has made history as the first African American to serve as artistic director at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). It meant a homecoming on many levels for the Omaha native, who grew up performing at home, churches and schools wherever his father’s military...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Emergency responders were called to the scene of a pedestrian struck by a car in North Omaha on Monday evening. According to Douglas County dispatch, the accident was reported at about 7:58 p.m. near 31st and Ames Avenue. The Omaha Fire Department transported one pedestrian, a...

NEBRASKA — The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) has re-elected Tim Schram of Gretna as chair for 2026. The decision was made during the commission's Jan. 6 meeting, continuing the leadership from 2025. Schram, first elected in 2006, is serving his fourth term representing District 3, which includes Sarpy,...

The Annex Group, an Indianapolis-based affordable housing developer, plans to break ground January 15th on Central at Columbus Park, an affordable housing building at 1031South 21st Street on Omaha’s near south side. The $60 million project will have 156 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments units for...

The Omaha Public Power District board has voted to extend the life of a coal-fired power plant indefinitely. This after the board had promised to close the facility in September. OPPD said in 2014 that it would close the facility, which has long been a documented source of air pollution...

Searching for steakhouses in Nebraska that deserve a special journey?. These 7 beef havens offer mouthwatering steaks and unforgettable experiences!. 1. Brother Sebastian’s (Omaha) Brother Sebastian’s doesn’t look like your typical steakhouse from the outside. The building resembles a monastery, complete with arched...

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - FBI officials in Omaha say there was a surge in activity in 2025. They said working in concert with local law enforcement agencies helped deal with positive outcomes, keeping our community and the country safe. Some of the cases local FBI officials had to deal with...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha mother is expressing concerns after the public pool she used as a child and that her kids now use is shutting down for good. Lisa Aguilar said she’s worried about this limiting affordable community resources for kids. The city’s solution might not be enough for neighbors.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recently took to social media to honor one of its own, Corporal Pollard, for his 20 years of unwavering commitment to the community and the office. In a Facebook post, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office publicly acknowledged the contributions of Corporal Pollard, whose career has...