The Omaha Newspapers began in 2001, when long-time Omaha resident Cheryl Downey recognized a need for a community oriented newspaper that businesses could afford to advertise in. The first issue of The Omaha Newspapers, The West "O", was introduced in November 2001 to provide the residents and businesses of West Omaha with a newspaper that features positive community news. At that time The West "O" was one black and white section; today's readers enjoy three sections in color.

As The West "O" gained a significant readership and popularity among local businesses, The Omaha Newspapers responded to the advertising demands of more centrally located community businesses. In 2003, downtown and midtown citizens and business owners alike welcomed the arrival of The Midtown "O".

The Omaha Newspapers continued to grow, and in 2004 Sarpy County was introduced to The Bellevue. As of February 2008, The Bellevue officially changed its name to The Sarpy Sun and distribution expanded to Papillion and La Vista. The Omaha Newspapers is honored to be the supporting voice of Sarpy County businesses.

Everyone at The Omaha Newspapers-from the sales representatives to the publisher-firmly believes that quality and customer service are the company's number one priorities. Independently owned and operated, The Omaha Newspapers offers small and large businesses an alternative and local avenue to promote their goods and services.

Since 2005, The Omaha Newspapers has presented The Crystal Apple Award to exceptional teachers from local school districts including Omaha Public Schools, Catholic Schools of Omaha, Bellevue Public Schools, and Millard Public Schools. Because of our positive reputation and dedication to the community, we have been fortunate to work directly with these school districts and recognize the educators that teach the future readers and writers of America.

The Omaha Newspapers is thrilled to announce that we are the only local publication to have a Sports Zone section entirely dedicated to Omaha and Council Bluffs sports teams. April will kick off the Sports Zone in all three newspapers to include event schedules and editorial written directly from the teams. Sports fans can expect to be kept up-to-date on the most exciting news from the Omaha Beef, Omaha Royals, and the Omaha Lancers.