More storms possible later Saturday following severe storms in the morning
After severe storms came through Nebraska and Iowa (see videos) this morning, we will dry out by the afternoon with highs in the 80s. Another round of rain and storms will begin to develop later into Saturday evening, and will continue Saturday night through Sunday morning. This Saturday night round of rain will be...
10-year-old and 18-year-old killed in Omaha crash Friday
Two people, including a child, were killed in a crash involving a truck and SUV on Pacific Street over I-680 in Omaha. Several others were hospitalized, including a critically injured child.
One person killed as storms packing winds as high as 90 mph hit Lincoln,...
A storm packing winds as high as 90 miles per hour blew through eastern Nebraska early Saturday morning, downing trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. One person was killed at a state park near Omaha. The National Weather Service said the Lincoln Airport recorded a 91-mile-per-hour wind gust....
Sirens wail as 90+ mph winds blast Nebraska, leaving over 80,000 without power
A powerful line of thunderstorms brought hurricane-force winds across a swath of eastern Nebraska early Saturday morning, leaving a trail of damage stretching from Lincoln into Omaha.
Douglas County Sets Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to Combat Wildfire Risks Amid Dry Conditions
Amid rising concerns over potential wildfires, Douglas County has initiated Stage 1 Fire Restrictions across the region, effective as of Friday, August 8. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, these measures aim to mitigate the risk of fires and promote public safety in the face of increased fire danger...
Let It Fly to open in La Vista City Centre
LA VISTA, Neb. (KMTV) – Let It Fly is moving into La Vista City Centre after The City Pub, the only restaurant in the entertainment district, closed earlier this summer. Let It Fly will be opening in La Vista. The sports bar is opening in the old City Pub...
CB Police investigating death of Council Bluffs man found Friday morning
(Council Bluffs) -- Council Bluffs authorities are investigating the death of a Council Bluffs man who was found Friday morning. The Council Bluffs Police Department says officers and the Council Bluffs Fire Department responded shortly after 7:30 a.m. to 1629 Avenue B for a man down. Authorities say officers and...
UNO Alum loves her work with Omaha Public Schools
Jordyn Irlmeier (BA-Violin Performance, 2021) loves serving as Director of Orchestra at OPS’s Norris Middle School. After graduation from UNO, Jordyn went on to pursue her K-12 teaching certificate and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from UNK, which she completed in 2024. Prior to her position with OPS, she...
Shooting, Explosion, And Fire In Iowa Leave Two Dead, 1 Critically Injured
Officials assured the community that this was an isolated incident and there is no further threat to public safety.
2 people dead in Pacific Street crash near I-680 in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police and Fire rescue responded to a deadly crash on Pacific Street near the Interstate 680 interchange. OPD confirmed to First Alert 6 that two people have died as a result of this crash, which was reported at about 12:15 p.m. OPD says two vehicles...
