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Live from the scene of an officer-involved shooting Wednesday, witnesses spoke to First Alert 6.

A recent visit to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo has sparked concerns over the welfare of the zoo's employees. The visitor noted that despite the freezing temperatures, several outdoor rides were still operational, and the staff members were seen wearing thin windbreaker-style jackets with no heaters or warming stations...

What does Omaha Mayor John Ewing intend to do about the shortage of police officers? Is Omaha’s streetcar project on schedule and what direction does Omaha grow now that it’s reached boundary limits on the south and east? Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson reached out to the mayor for answers, starting with a...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A dangerous TikTok trend is causing thousands of dollars in damage to homes around Omaha and could result in felony charges for those involved. The incidents, linked to what’s commonly called the “Door Kick Challenge,” have left homeowners with damaged garage doors and mounting repair bills. The...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Metro shelters are rapidly filling up as a strong winter blast is here. Over capacity and knowing need will only increase as the frigid temps continue; they’re asking for long-term solutions from Omaha and Council Bluffs. Open Door Mission in Omaha is 42% over capacity...

Residents say OPPD’s new health risk study leaves key concerns unaddressed as the utility nears a vote on delaying the North Omaha coal-to-gas transition.

Pottawattamie County Supervisor Scott Belt's future on the county board hangs in the balance as witnesses testify about his alleged intoxication at a November town hall meeting.

When a cattle truck collided with a pick-up truck in Douglas County, Neb., a handful of the 36 cows the cattle truck was transporting broke loose. Sharing details of the incident from earlier this year, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Omaha explained how they intervened and expressed gratitude for all the...

Even with inflation easing, middle-income families and commission-based workers say high prices and a cooling housing market are making budgets tighter than ever.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The fire that destroyed an Omaha home this morning is still under investigation. Nobody got hurt because the family renovating the house hasn’t moved in yet. But there’s a moving moment in this story of resilience. The flames that lit the morning sky had...