Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of April 2026
See our best Omaha staff photos & videos from April 2026
Creighton's Lew Rice (3) celebrates after hitting a walk off three-run home run during the eighth inning of a college baseball game against North Dakota State at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Nebraska's Taya Fettig competes in the women's 3000 steeplechase during the Husker Spring Kickoff in Lincoln on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Augustus Henry competes unattached in the men's javelin throw during the Husker Spring Kickoff in Lincoln on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Nebraska's Max Odden competes on the high bars during the Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Nebraska's Hannah Coor (23) leaps into the air to catch a fly ball against the outfield fence during the second inning of a college softball game against Rutgers at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
LOVB Nebraska's Jordan Larson (10) is embraced by her teammates after her final game before retiring from volleyball, in Omaha on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Nebraska's Ryan Harrahill (35) pitches during the seventh inning of a college baseball game against Kansas at Hawks Field in Lincoln on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
LOVB Nebraska's Jordan Larson (10) shares a moment with her stepfather Pat Clough after her final game before retiring from volleyball, in Omaha on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Bellevue West’s Rylee O’Brien (14) kicks the ball away from Elkhorn South’s Blu Keiper (10) during the girls Metro Conference soccer tournament final at Omaha South in Omaha, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Bellevue West’s Vanna Reitsma (2) celebrates her second goal against Elkhorn South during the girls Metro Conference soccer tournament final at Omaha South in Omaha, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Elkhorn South’s Kenzie Thompson (0) tries to stop a shot from Bellevue West’s Zoe Ryan (5) during the girls Metro Conference soccer tournament final at Omaha South in Omaha, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Papillion LaVista South’s Caden Erwin (7) kicks the ball toward Omaha Creighton Prep’s Lucas Krist (19) during the boys Metro Conference soccer tournament final at Omaha South in Omaha, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
The sun sets as Omaha Creighton Prep takes on Papillion LaVista South during the boys Metro Conference soccer tournament final at Omaha South in Omaha, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Looking west on Vinton Street from 34th Street, snow covers roofs of houses in Omaha, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Snow and ice cover tulips near 42nd and Pacific Streets in Omaha, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Janey McCoy prepares cinnamon rolls behind a case containing bagels in the bakery section at Baker’s supermarket 888 S. Saddle Creek road in Omaha, on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Omaha Central’s Luke Neujahr (5) fields a ball hit by Omaha South’s Zane Carroll (14) during a high school baseball game at Boyd Park in Omaha, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Neujahr had a hand warmer in his mouth as temperatures were in the upper 40s.
Dylan Espinoza, poses for a portrait inside Very Important Pizza, which he recently opened at 2502 Farnam St. in Omaha, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Preston Love Jr. announces political endorsements during a press conference at 24th and Lake Streets in Omaha, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. That section of 24th Street is named after after his father, Preston Love Sr.
Public health officials in Omaha say not enough kids who live near the country’s largest residential cleanup site for lead are tested for the metal.
Democrats running for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District have said a vote for leading candidate State Sen. John Cavanaugh could imperil the "Blue Dot." Here's what Omahans said.
American Red Cross donors who give blood or platelets now through mid-May can receive emailed gift cards for spending at a variety of retailers.
Using over six million mom-and-baby medical records, UNMC researchers have identified a possible link between prenatal prescriptions for certain commonly used medications and an increased risk of autism in children.
After six weeks of layovers and another lengthy discussion, the Omaha City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to authorize a contract for a $411 million expansion/upgrade at a city wastewater plant.
In a 40-mintue interview, State Sen. John Cavanaugh responded to criticism from his opponents in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, downplaying concerns his election to Congress would endanger the "Blue Dot."
An original melodrama by the Florentine Players about a race to find a criminal's long-lost fortune will be presented during six performances over the next two weekends.
The Maryland transit authority said Kiewit Infrasture Company's price tag exceeded estimates state officials reached in November.Â
Although early in the growing season, customers at the Omaha Farmers Market should find lots of leafy greens, asparagus, radishes, turnups, fresh herbs and rhubarb.
The man died Tuesday inside a room at the Country Inn & Suites, 2210 Abbott Drive. A 37-year-old Jacksonville, Florida, man was later arrested in Lincoln and has since waived extradition.
From installing plumbing and drywall to designing landscaping and picking paint colors, Omaha Public Schools students were involved throughout the construction process of a newly completed house in North Omaha.Â
Early Omaha faced doubts about its potential as a railroad hub in 1867, but by 1898, Omaha was served by 14 rail lines, including the Union Pacific and BNSF.
Occasional showers and thunderstorms are possible but not very likely this week in Omaha as temperatures dip due to a cold front passing through the area.
The World-Herald's series of interviews with Democratic candidates in the 2nd Congressional District primary continues with an extended conversation with Navy veteran Kishla Askins.
Makayla Danner, an attorney in the Omaha City Prosecutor's Office, and Amy Jacobsen, a former deputy Douglas County attorney, each hope to win the seat occupied by Don Kleine.
A service to alert Sarpy County property owners about possible fraud is now being offered through the Register of Deed's Office.
Judy Varner turned a small venture into the Nebraska Humane Society of today during her tenure.
Family members of 16 soldiers who will be buried at Omaha National Cemetery on Thursday were present at an identification briefing held Tuesday at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Omaha.
