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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Nebraska State Penitentiary inmate serving time for assault and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony has died. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said 45-year-old Thomas Jones died Sunday at a Lincoln hospital. Jones’ sentence began on Sept. 23, 2011. He was...

Some of us could be seeing a little bit of fog for our morning commute, which is expected to clear around 7AM this morning. Most of us also waking up to some warmer morning temps around the lower 70s, but we're all expected to heat up later today. This week...

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Homicide Support Group held its first family retreat this weekend, bringing together Nebraska families who have lost loved ones to homicide. The event was closed to the public, open only to family members who have lost someone to homicide. Sixty-five people attended. Families share...

A crash in West Omaha that initially left four people injured, including two young children, has taken a tragic turn. Police have confirmed that a 10-year-old boy died from his injuries, while a 5-year-old remains ... Read more

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash in northwest Omaha Sunday afternoon. Omaha Police told First Alert 6 the crash happened in the area of 90th Street and Blair High Road around 2 p.m. Sunday. OPD says three people were sent to the...

We are under full sun on Sunday, pushing us into the low 90s. This week is about the high temperatures as we slowly dial up the heat each day. Monday and Tuesday will be in the low 90s. Wednesday and Thursday we creep a bit upward into the mid-90s, and by the weekend we are in the upper 90s.

VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - More than 250 people competed Sunday in a triathlon dedicated to a young man killed in a bike accident six years ago. The event was hosted by Cornhusker State Games in partnership with the Ethan Anderson Rhodig Legacy. Roommate competes in first triathlon. Brayden Geilenfeldt, Ethan’s...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police have identified the man killed in an alleged shootout with officers on Saturday evening in the Aksarben area and released an image from the incident. In a news release Sunday night, OPD identified the man as 44-year-old David A. Asbury Jr. and offered condolences...