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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The storms early last week had Omaha Public Power District crews working hard to restore power, and in some places they didn’t work alone. Subcontractor tree trimmers cut limbs out of the way. But a pair of neighbors were shocked by what they found left behind.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - High gas prices are forcing drivers to make adjustments to how much they drive around the metro, with many trying to avoid unnecessary trips. Those same high gas prices are forcing some boaters to make adjustments to their recreational plans this summer. Jahren Nelson is cranking...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Weekly rates of ER visits for tick bites are the highest for this time of year since 2017 in the region, according to the CDC’s Tick Bite Tracker. Travis Bure, a tick researcher and associate professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at Creighton University said the increas

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There was a large police presence early Thursday in Midtown Omaha. Officers were seen in the area of 30th and Cuming streets shortly after 4 a.m. Our First Alert 6 crew reports at least 12 OPD cruisers were blocking westbound traffic. Traffic has since opened back up.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County residents can drop off up to 16 tires for free on June 6 at a city facility in South Omaha. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city facility at 22nd and Washington. Illegally dumped tires have appeared across Omaha...

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is in the hospital after a cutting in North Omaha on Wednesday evening. Police officers went to the scene near 50th Street and Ames Avenue shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police dispatch says initial reports indicate the victim’s injuries are considered serious. --

BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - Emergency personnel were called to Blair Airport, located about halfway between Omaha and Blair, at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. This is a developing story. Stay with First Alert 6 for updates. — Watch breaking news unfold on our livestream. Download the First Alert 6 streaming app to...

Clouds will continue to move in from the south tonight and it will be a partly cloudy start to Thursday. We will begin the day in the low 60s. Thursday will be partly sunny, and there is a small chance at a few isolated rain showers in central to southeast Nebraska closer to evening. This rain should stay south of Omah

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Construction crews are moving dirt at the northeast corner of 14th and William Street, where a mixed-use development will bring 154 apartment units and 9,000 square feet of commercial space to Little Bohemia. The project is taking shape in a neighborhood known for its unique architecture,...