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Omaha City Council considers ‘extremely blighted’ designation for Midtown area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is considering whether to designate part of the Midtown area as “extremely blighted,” a label city planning thinks could open the door for redevelopment. Extremely blighted areas are those with high unemployment rates, an elevated poverty rate compared to the...
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Construction begins on $19 million Cunningham Commons
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Construction begins Wednesday, Nov. 11 on Cunningham Commons, a $19 million project that will add new places to play, bike and fish on the west side of Lake Cunningham. Entrance 3, at North 96th Street and Garvin Road, will close as crews begin work. Visitors can...
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This Nebraska Museum Fills A Grand Art Deco Train Station With Vintage Rail Cars And Fascinating Omaha History And Is A Smart Pick For 2027
Some train stations make you check the departure board. This one makes you stop and stare. Soaring ceilings, gold-leaf details, and vintage rail cars give this Nebraska landmark serious old-school glamour. I’d happily spend an afternoon just looking up at that ceiling. It’s that good. Out back, you...
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State auditor raises concerns over Omaha nonprofit’s $1.2 million grant
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Auditor Mike Foley is raising concerns about an Omaha nonprofit’s job reporting and use of a $1.2 million recovery grant. In a letter to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Foley said Nebraska Startup Academy had received $886,956.56 of the award from the North and South Omaha Recovery Grant Program as of July 31, 2026. His office’s findings came from preliminary planning work, not a full financial audit.
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Omaha repairs Veterans Memorial Bridge pillar before Veterans Day
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha repaired damage to the Veterans Memorial Bridge near 13th Street and Missouri Avenue the day before Veterans Day. The repairs follow a First Alert 6 investigation several months ago. Many veterans were upset about the damage. They felt a lack of repairs disrespected their service.
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Douglas County judge awards temporary eligibility to Creighton’s Brody Robinson
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Creighton guard Brody Robinson was granted an injunction shortly before Tuesday’s game at Kansas State, making him eligible to play temporarily. Douglas County District Court Judge Molly Keane awarded the temporary restraining order. He can play for Creighton for the next 10 days under the ruling, which includes Sunday’s game vs. Iowa in Des Moines and their Nov. 18 contest against Bethune-Cookman. His next hearing date is Nov. 20.
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$323M plan for Omaha’s old auditorium site back on track
OMAHA — After months of legal wrangling with city officials, a planned $323 million campus of housing, retail and entertainment venues appears back on track at the former home of Omaha’s storied Civic Auditorium. The roughly eight acres of prime downtown real estate had been cleared for development a decade ago, and ideas had come […]
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Omaha mayor appoints new directors for Parks, Public Works departments
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Mayor John Ewing has appointed new directors for the Parks Department and the Public Works Department. Conner O’Flannagan will lead the Parks Department. He most recently served as director of Kansas State Parks. O’Flannagan takes over for Jacquelyn Morrison, who has served as interim...