Storms return to the region for some on Saturday
Rain is back in the forecast as early as 5 AM on Saturday, mainly along/north of I-80. A few of these storms may become severe with some large hail. Rain may be heavy at times, too. Another round of storms could develop as early as 2 pm for neighborhoods south of I-80. These storms may remain south of Omaha, but a rogu
This Nebraska Bakery Makes Flaky Pastries Feel Like A Full-Blown Dessert Hunt
A bakery case can turn even the most confident person into a slow decision-maker. One glance is never enough. Flaky pastries sit beside cream-filled treats, soft cakes, and golden breads that all seem to make a pretty strong argument. Suddenly, dessert is not a quick choice. It is a little...
Homcoming in Omaha: Fay Returns to Home State for CWS Run With Alabama
Alabama's ace is back in Omaha, this time pitching for the Crimson Tide for the first time in his illustrious career.
Former Nebraska prep stars get rare Omaha homecoming on College World Series stage
Nebraska has two former prep stars back home for the CWS
Today in History – June 12: Three inmates escape from Douglas County Jail
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three inmates put crude dummies in their beds at the Douglas County jail and broke out of their maximum-security cells on this day 48 years ago. At the time, the sheriff believed they had inside help. They stole a car, then stole a plane before flying...
Nebraska Just Got Named Home to One of America’s Best Sushi Restaurants and Nobody...
Omaha’s Ota, the eight-seat omakase counter from chef David Utterback, is drawing national attention after major outlets called it one of America’s best sushi restaurants. The recognition is putting Nebraska, a state better known for beef than nigiri, into an unlikely fine-dining spotlight.
Sights & Sounds of the First Singing of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in...
Game one is in the books, and John Denver echoed throughout Charles Schwab Field.
Council Bluffs restaurant owner recovers stolen equipment, tracks down owner
A Council Bluffs restaurant owner recovered stolen podcast equipment, tracked down the rightful owner and refused to be repaid. 🙌
They told Pat McAfee his check ‘would bounce’, then he left largest ever tip...
The Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge has become a go-to event for fans traveling to Omaha, Nebraska, for the College World Series each year. The challenge is simple — fans of the school that buy the most shots during the tournament wins. Due to the attention the challenge has received over the last few years, some well kno
First Alert 6 Forecast – Cooler with sunshine this evening
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After an active start to the day with multiple thunderstorms this morning, sunshine has returned to the area with cooler temperatures and low humidity. Winds are a tad on the breezy side with gusts up to 25-30 mph, but should start to calm after sunset. Storms...
