Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: James Clark Nicoll: A Baker’s Story and...
James Clark Nicoll, a 52-year-old baker originally from Perth, Scotland, was found dead on March 17, 1885, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He emigrated to the United States in 1871 with his wife, Amelia Hutton, and their five children. Nicoll quickly established himself as a successful businessman, opening his first bakery,...
OmahaNebraska.com Interview with Sarah Dunsmore, owner of Catios
We want cats to feel safe here so that they can get into the enrichment, including the outdoor catios (cat enclosures that extend outdoors). So initially when we check them in, we put them in the smallest space available. This is so awesome. Oh, thank you. The glass wall opens...
Omaha Cares: Food Donation Locations
From: Jennifer Frauendorfer, Executive Assistant to Mayor John W. Ewing. “… now through November 5th, and it’s time to show the nation how we tackle hunger!. If you’ve been meaning to donate, now is the time to act. Let’s make sure our local food banks are stocked up for the high demand.
Omaha woman battling illness caught in payment dispute
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha woman battling a disabling disease says she had been caught in the middle of a billing dispute. Notices from a collection agency just added to the stress. “You have to have this treatment in order to stay functioning and not get sick because Muscular...
Free for All – Metro Bus Passes
For the 2025–2026 school year, Omaha Public Schools has provided every middle and high school student with a free Metro bus pass, in partnership with the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha (Metro). In total, OPS distributed over 27,000 passes, costing the district roughly $170,000. The passes, valid...
With SNAP on hold, communities rely on food banks for support
At Heartland Hope Mission, families fill carts with groceries. For many waiting on SNAP, it's the difference between food and an empty fridge.
Noli’s Pizzeria gives away $20,000 in free meals
Noli's Pizzeria gave away $20K in free food in just days to neighbors facing food insecurity. Now the restaurant seeks community support to continue helping neighbors in need.
11-year-old Princess of America Junior Ambassador collects donations for Nebraska foster system
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An 11-year-old girl is using her national platform to help kids in the foster care system. With more than 4,000 kids in the Nebraska foster care system, Ava Johnson is working to collect donations for them, filling a gap to meet their needs. She collected 20,000...
Midwest Communities Safely Dispose of Nearly 19,000 Pounds of Unwanted Medications
OMAHA, Neb. – Midwestern communities across the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Field Division safely disposed of 18,710 pounds of unneeded and expired medications, Oct. 25, at the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Nationally, the DEA and its law enforcement partners removed 571,054 pounds of...
Group in Omaha helping to navigate health care changes
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Pobe Hadinko is looking for help to get his wife enrolled in Medicaid. Pobe says he filled out his application online, but it took a lot of work. “I did a little study on YouTube before I apply online,” said Hadinko. When asked how long it took, he said, “Ah couple of hours, couple of hours I...
