Omaha man maintains support for Ukrainian families as war continues
It's been four years since the war in Ukraine started. But through that struggle, a man from Omaha has helped Ukrainians keep going.
Mayor John Ewing Jr. to Celebrate Community Engagement Efforts at University of Nebraska Medical...
WHAT: Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. will join University of Nebraska Medical Center leaders to recognize UNMC for being awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, one of the highest national honors recognizing an institution’s commitment to community engagement. UNMC, which first received the...
5 Omaha Restaurants that Locals Swear Have the Best Hamburgers
Omaha’s got a serious burger culture—dive bars, steakhouses, and chef-y spots all competing for “best in town.” These five come up again and again when locals talk about where to get a truly great burger. 1. Block 16. A tiny, always‑busy downtown spot where the burger...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Omaha metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Omaha metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
Grand Jury: Bellevue Police Officers Not Indicted in Death of Justin Lieffers
A grand jury found no criminal conduct on the part of Bellevue police officers when they engaged with a man who became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. As a result, no criminal charges were recommended. Bellevue police officers responded to a 911 call on August...
Lightning Stills ‘Closed Down The Bar’ As New Album Arrives
(Reybee) Omaha, NE's outlaw country band Lightning Stills have released their Self-Titled debut album. "On October 17, 2023, I was at a movie theater with my wife seeing Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones [the all-star tribute concert film featuring Brad Paisley, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker,...
Omaha, NE Travel Advisory: Icy Side Roads Through 9AM Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – Slushy roads across eastern Nebraska could turn slick again tonight as temperatures drop below freezing, creating hazardous travel conditions into Sunday morning. According to the National...
A History of Gentrification in North Omaha
Gentrification is not a new thing in North Omaha. The idea isn’t just about coffee shops and bike lanes either. Instead, it is the final act in a century-long drama focused on land speculation, state-sponsored disinvestment, and the systematic extraction of Black equity from the community. To understand how North...
Gather Around: Cajun Crab & Pho Brings Everyone to the Table
When Cajun Crab & Pho opened nearly five years ago at 346 N Saddle Creek Road, I wondered: Cajun seafood boils and Vietnamese pho… under one roof? Walking into Cajun Crab & Pho is like stepping into a crossroads of cultures. Louisiana spice, Vietnamese comfort food, and the breadth of Chinese dishes all converge in...
Iowa sees storm’s aftermath with crashes, stranded vehicles
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - According to the Iowa State Patrol, a number of crashes and motorists needing assistance was caused by yesterday’s snowstorm. ISP reported that from 9 a.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday, there were 277 calls for service, 75 crashes, 64 incidents of property damage, 11 personal injuries, and zero...
