1+ week, 4+ day ago   (344+ words) The City of Omaha said 29% of residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Tuesday, city council approved a new policy that protects affordable housing in TIF-funded projects. Also this year, they're leveraging $80 million to expand affordable housing. Census…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (334+ words) The idea started years ago when KETV NewsWatch 7's Julie Cornell first met Anchovy founder Diane Stinton. Cornell reached out to do a story about the app, a startup idea that Stinton was working to get off the ground. "I…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (314+ words) Methodist Health System puts out hundreds of small American flags, for Heartland Honors 9/11. "To us, that means making it visible that we have that support, and hopefully that people will stop and pause and think about all the flags and…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (175+ words) Texas Watermelon Queen Tracy Lynn Foster came to Omaha to teach kids the art of seed spitting in 1981. About 60 children came to the area of 120th Street and W Center Road for the contest, and Foster was on hand to show…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (117+ words) The Child Saving Institute recognized two longtime community partners Friday night for their work supporting children and families. The Council Bluffs Police Department was recognized for its ongoing partnership with Children's Square, which became part of Child Saving Institute last…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (224+ words) Omaha’s Juneteenth parade took place on North 24th Street after being rescheduled due to stormy weather, celebrating freedom, family, and unity. Dozens of floats paraded through the area to honor the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. “Whether it’s rainy, humid, hot,…...