Communities stepping to help SNAP recipients
UNDATED - Communities all over Nebraska are stepping up to fill the void created by governmental inaction on SNAP benefits. In Omaha, 12 different locations have been designated as official drop-off sites for a city-run food drive to benefit those who've lost access to SNAP benefits. Bags upon bags of...
Carter, Wainionpaa break school records as S&D faces Missouri State
OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving faced a competitive Missouri State on Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, at H&K Pool. The Mavericks battled hard, with the men falling 182.5-109.5 and the women dropping a 179-118 decision. The men secured five first-place finishes and...
The Week Ahead: Highs in the 60s to start Omaha’s workweek
The wind stays a little breezy Sunday night, keeping things a little warmer out overnight. Generally, it will be a few days until we get to near freezing (32 degrees) at night. Skies will stay clear with lows near 40 degrees for Monday morning. Monday will be sunny and less...
LIVE RECAP: Blue October’s “We Didn’t Die Young” tour stop in Omaha
Blue October returned to Omaha, drawing a significant crowd of nearly 1,700 with their We Didn’t Die Young tour on November 1st, 2025. Blue October is known for bringing solid, relatively unknown indie and alternative rock bands on tour with them. James and the Cold Gun out of the United Kingdom is no different....
UNO Jazz Ensemble and Latin Grammy Winner to Host Local CD Release Concert for...
The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Jazz Ensemble will hold a CD release concert for their new Latin Jazz Big Band album, Somos UNO, on November 18, 2025. The event will feature musician Dr. José Valentino, a Latin Grammy Award winner. It will begin at 7:30 PM in the Jan and John Christensen Concert Hall at UNO’s...
Omaha family builds front yard food pantry for neighbors
Omaha couple builds neighborhood food pantry in front yard to support families affected by SNAP benefit pause.
Saturday’s local scoreboard, Nov. 1
District B-1= Norris def. Lincoln Standing Bear, 25-20, 25-13, 25-20 Waverly def. Grand Island Northwest, 25-18, 25-21, 25-21 Columbus Lakeview def. Lincoln Pius X, 25-16, 25-21, 26-24 District B-7= Bennington def. Gering, 25-7, 25-12, 17-25, 25-18 Class C1=. District C1-1= Ogallala def. Battle Creek, 25-13, 25-22,...
An itty-bitty trick or treat: UNO Child Care Center holds annual Halloween costume parade...
UNO campus was overcome with firefighters, dinosaurs, princesses and witches alike on Friday, October. 31. But they were only there for one thing: candy. The UNO Child Care Center held their annual Halloween costume parade Friday morning. There were around 50 children participating, accompanied by family and friends...
Nationwide volleyball tournament gives home school kids the chance to compete for a title
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For 27 years, the National Home School Volleyball Tournament has given home schooled students an opportunity to compete for gold. First Alert 6 spoke with senior Lyla Santo ahead of Saturday’s playoff game. Her team, the Omaha Metro Warriors, stepped into weekend competition looking to advance in...
MCC lands new funding to boost local entrepreneurs
MCC earns $10K grant to expand entrepreneur training, doubling support to $20K to help local creatives grow businesses and strengthen Omaha’s economy.
