News across Greater Omaha
Omaha campaign supports survivors of domestic violence
Mayor John Ewing recently announced a city-wide campaign meant to support survivors of domestic violence and educate the community on how to respond to an issue that officials said has claimed four Omaha lives so far this year. Alongside several advocacy leaders, Ewing encouraged…
October’s musical treats
Mark your calendar now to join the Blues Society of Omaha (BSO) on Sunday, Oct. 25, at The. B. Bar, 4330 Leavenworth St. Beginning at 2 p.m., for the Nebraska Blues Challenge. The afternoon of music will select the Nebraska representatives for the annual International Blues…
Handmade Parade returns to Benson for First Friday event
The second annual Handmade Parade will bring giant puppets, handmade costumes, cardboard creations and people-powered art to the Benson Creative District during Benson First Friday on Oct. 2. Presented by Giant Joy Collective and BFF Omaha, the parade invites artists, families,…
VHS exercise revival in Omaha looks to build sustainable, healthy habits
A drum machine thumps as 20 pairs of high-top white sneakers lift and squeak, driven on by encouragement from Missy Magnuson, the founder of the Right Babe Body Club in Omaha. Magnuson started the club as an experiment to get people thinking less about fitness as a closed ring,…
Cause & Culture: Porchfest OMA turns 10 with music, art and community
Picture a small-town porch. Maybe there’s a rocking chair, quaint decor, and scattered flowerpots to greet neighbors who could come by to borrow sugar. Maybe you see yourself with a book or craft in hand, relaxing as you take in the rhythm of the neighborhood. Perhaps someone…
‘A 100 year event’: Rain brings water rescues in Omaha, historic rainfall in Lincoln
Nebraska’s largest cities were drying out Thursday following a night of historic rainfall. Flash flooding left several people stranded as cars were swept away in Omaha and Lincoln. More than 50 people were rescued by boat in an Omaha neighborhood and several roads were impassable…
Mayor's Monthly Letter - October
In this month's letter, get ready for Fall Cleanup Days, as well as a number of other upcoming community events.
Zoning change would require less parking in Omaha. Will it help with affordable housing?
A proposed amendment to the City of Omaha’s zoning code would end parking requirements for residential developments. Advocates told City Council members Tuesday that the change would help make housing more affordable. Zeke Rouse, a policy analyst with the organization Spark,…
Shooting reported at Omaha Burke High School
The Omaha Police Department said it is investigating a shooting Wednesday morning at Burke High School. OPD said in a social media post that the shooting appeared to be an “isolated incident between two people.” “The victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury, and we believe…
Democrats look to regain control of ‘blue dot’
Nebraska’s most politically diverse House district is in the national spotlight this year as Democrats look to regain control of the so-called “blue dot.” Democrats see the retirement of five-term Republican Rep. Don Bacon as a key opportunity to flip a seat as Republicans fight…
Omaha funeral home put on probation for illegal cremations
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office put Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremations on a two-year probation last week for 15 separate violations. In May 2025, the funeral home illegally cremated the remains of three unclaimed bodies as part of a training exercise. It was operating…
New Alarm Registration Process
We recently moved alarm registration and renewals to our online Customer Portal. The new system replaces the previous paper process and allows residents and businesses to manage their registration online.