Omaha NE

The Bellevue Food Pantry received truckloads of donations the community collected in just days after experiencing a major increase in need during October.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha is holding a town hall this week concerning the Crossroads development. The city, the Woodbury Corp., and builder MCL are offering the public a chance to see plans for the 44-acre site and ask questions in a town hall format. The public...

Whispering Roots is partnering with local leaders to host a free fresh food drive-thru event at Miller Park, offering families access to healthy produce at no cost. The organization will distribute 345 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables, including pineapples, watermelons, apples, and potatoes. The event is...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Fire Department crews responded to a house fire in Elkhorn late Monday night. The Omaha Fire Department reported being dispatched at 11:48 p.m. for a house fire near 218th and Pacific Streets. Crews saw light smoke and found a fire in the garage, which was...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around council bluffs.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - The man arrested after a missing child was found in Council Bluffs this summer is headed to federal court. Devon Miller, 30, had his charges dismissed in Pottawattamie County Court on Tuesday. Now, Miller will go to trail after a grand jury found him guilty...

Douglas County commissioners voted 7-0 to approve $200,000 for various food banks in Douglas County to help those waiting for SNAP benefits on Tuesday.

OMAHA, Neb. — An 18-year-old is behind bars on a $10 million bond, and it all started with an Instagram post. It was a comment left on a post made by Scary Acres, and the sheriff’s office says if it hadn’t been reported, they wouldn’t have found the person they say posed a real threat.

Big Mama’s Kitchen and local nonprofits are teaming up to offer free soup and expand food support in North Omaha while SNAP benefits remain paused.

OMAHA, Neb — The TeamMates Mentoring Program celebrated the power of mentoring at the Holland Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 26. The event featured entertainment by award-winning actor and comedian Bill Murray, along with music from world-renowned bassist Nathan East, his son Noah East, and drummer Gregg...