The heat starts to pull back, plus some evening storms are possible
Sunday will be partly sunny, helping to keep the heat a little more under control. Highs will be just shy of 90. The day starts dry, but a few spotty showers and storms will start to move in from the west during the afternoon. Some of these storms over central to eastern Nebraska could become severe, with damaging...
Shooting near downtown Omaha sends one to hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is in the hospital after a shooting early Sunday morning. Officers were called to 10th and Jones streets just after 2:30 this morning. First Alert 6 is told that the victim’s injuries are not serious.
Terrance “Bud” Crawford makes history beating Alvarez
KEARNEY, Neb. — Never doubt the heart of a champion. Omaha native Terrance "Bud" Crawford became the undisputed champion for the third time in his career after beating Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in 12 rounds. The fight featured body blows, haymakers and exceptional defense from both fighters. Despite Crawford jumping...
Social media reaction as Nebraska’s Bud Crawford cements legendary status
Omaha's Terrence Crawford put on a boxing clinic yet again. On the biggest stage the sport has had in a while. The Champ. The Undefeated. The Goat. They all fit in the conversation. Moving up two weight classes, Terence "Bud" Crawford won by unanimous decision over another boxing great in...
Western Iowa group seeks property to build charter school
A group that’s been planning to open a public charter school in the small western Iowa town of Crescent is still looking for a site. The Iowa Board of Education originally granted a charter to the “Red Barn Schoolhouse” group, to start offering kindergarten through third grade classes this fall. This summer the board...
Late night crash in North Omaha hospitalizes one
North Omaha neighbors come together to highlight impacts of coal power plant. A pilgrimage to highlight the coal plant’s environmental impact to North Omaha. Today in History - Sept. 13: Gov. Nelson designates state fish. Updated: 16 hours ago. It all started because of a push from a group...
Mayor Ewing to Address Douglas County Maternal and Infant Health Results at Friday Conference
WHEN: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday; Mayor Ewing will speak at about 1 p.m. WHERE: Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St., Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr. Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative Medical Director Anne Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, chief of the UNMC Division of Neonatology. WHY...
North Omaha neighbors come together to highlight impacts of coal power plant
Today in History - Sept. 13: Gov. Nelson designates state fish. It all started because of a push from a group of fourth graders in Valley. One person was sent to the hospital after a crash in North Omaha Friday night. Lincoln’s Museum of American Speed named Best Motor Racing...
Building hope in north Omaha: Habitat for Humanity honors 9/11
Habitat for Humanity volunteers built homes in North Omaha as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Community members highlighted the impact of affordable housing on safety, stability, and long-term neighborhood growth. Volunteers stressed breaking misconceptions about North Omaha while...
Today in History – Sept. 13: Gov. Nelson designates state fish
North Omaha neighbors come together to highlight impacts of coal power plant. A pilgrimage to highlight the coal plant’s environmental impact to North Omaha. One person was sent to the hospital after a crash in North Omaha Friday night.
