Emily’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Spotty t-showers possible Wednesday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The clouds are increasing this Tuesday night and will stay with us for an overcast Wednesday!. Slight chances for light showers and a few weak t-storms are here by Wednesday afternoon as an area of low pressure moves in to our S. This doesn’t impact our warmth near and N of I-80 with another day...
Dunham House breaks ground on first specialized community for combat-wounded veterans in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. - A first-of-its-kind facility for combat wounded veterans is in the works in Nebraska. Supporters hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Dunham House on Tuesday afternoon. It's a facility that will provide combat-wounded veterans with top-level care and a place where they feel like they belong....
Omaha daycare happy to see crackdown on store
When March’s storm knocked out power to thousands of OPPD customers, the Browns have a reason to remember the date and time. Researchers recommend having mental health responders available after a storm. Discussion over Cass County bike trail grows contentious. Updated: 2 hours ago. A discussion regarding a project...
Omaha Police arrest 3 in connection to May 2024 murder
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have arrested three people in an Omaha homicide investigation that’s nearly a year old. Hsa Htoo, 39, Yu Htoo, 46, and Win Oo-Thein, 38, were all taken into custody and booked into Douglas County Corrections, OPD said in an update Tuesday. Each of them is charged with first-degree murder...
Meeting over southeast Nebraska’s Mopac Trail project becomes contentious
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Bicycling from the Platte River to Lincoln along the Mopac Trail currently requires on-road riding because of an eight-mile gap. Until that section is complete, the signs tell riders to go down a gravel road that can be treacherous, even for the most experienced cyclists. Mike...
Nebraska inmate back in custody after disappearing while on religious furlough
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Did church go long?. An inmate accused of going AWOL while on religious furlough is back in custody. On Tuesday, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said Tomica Anderson was arrested by the Omaha Police Department. Anderson went missing on Sunday, when she failed to...
CB council votes ‘no’ on resolution for future sale of city-owned golf course
The resolution was voted down on Monday, but the city could still pursue selling the Dodge Riverside Golf Club in the future.
Strollers recalled due to risk of entrapment
When March’s storm knocked out power to thousands of OPPD customers, the Browns have a reason to remember the date and time. Researchers recommend having mental health responders available after a storm. Officials release update on campaign spending in Omaha mayoral race. Updated: 7 hours ago. The latest campaign...
Survey team looking for long-term tornado impacts in Elkhorn
When March’s storm knocked out power to thousands of OPPD customers, the Browns have a reason to remember the date and time. The latest campaign statements in Omaha's city elections were due Monday. BBB shares tips on how to avoid falling for a scam this Mother’s Day. Updated:...
Garden Party: Meet the women-fronted bands playing festival in Omaha
Garden Party is a music festival that celebrates local and Midwestern woman musicians. The festival started in University of Nebraska-Lincoln alum Madeline Reddel’s backyard in 2022. It soon outgrew the space, so this year, it will be held at Sonny’s, an outdoor bar at Aksarben Village in Omaha.