Gretna mother pushes for national violent felon registry named for her daughter
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A local mom continues to fight for her daughter’s memory. She’s now working to convince parents in other states to push for legislation. “Everyone is going to know Karly’s name,” said Amber Wood. Amber Wood had never been to the public library...
Overnight storms leave Omaha roads flooded
Widespread street flooding, mudslides and road closures from overnight storms are expected to snarl the Thursday morning commute.
LIVE: Flooding, mudslides close Omaha roads; OPS warns of major school bus disruptions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Widespread street flooding, mudslides and road closures from overnight storms are snarling the Thursday morning commute and creating disruptions for thousands of Omaha Public Schools students. OPS warned families that flooding has blocked access to several bus lots, causing major delays and possibl
Historic rainfall leads to flooding in eastern Nebraska
Historic amounts of rainfall overnight set records and led to flooding in eastern Nebraska. Lincoln set its all-time record for rainfall in a single day on Wednesday, officially recording 6.15 inches at the Lincoln Airport. But the National Weather Service also had a report of more than 10 inches in northern Lancaster
Record rain in Nebraska leaves streets in Lincoln, Omaha underwater
Overnight flash floods trapped drivers and multiple rescues have been reported. Here's the latest on the situation.
Handmade Parade returns to Benson for First Friday event
The second annual Handmade Parade will bring giant puppets, handmade costumes, cardboard creations and people-powered art to the Benson Creative District during Benson First Friday on Oct. 2. Presented by Giant Joy Collective and BFF Omaha, the parade invites artists, families, schools, community groups and anyone with
Omaha Public Works says streetcar construction crews prepared for heavy rainfall
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - With continuing rain — and possible flooding — in the forecast for the Omaha metro Wednesday night, First Alert 6 checked in with the city to see how the weather might impact construction along the streetcar route. In particular, First Alert 6 asked about...
Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Heavy rain likely Wednesday night, flooding possible
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The widespread steady rain is over Omaha Wednesday afternoon. Later this evening, heavier rain and thunderstorms develop, and there will be a band where at least a few inches of rain is possible. Flash flooding is likely where that band forms. I do not expect dry...
New living community to offer income-based rent in Council Bluffs
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - A new apartment complex, the Union at Bluffs Run, is designed to address a shortage of affordable housing in Council Bluffs. Homeless advocates say Council Bluffs has a vacancy rate of two percent, making it difficult to find an affordable place to live. William Brown,...
Third person arrested in Sunday night shooting
Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a shooting that left one man injured near downtown Sunday evening.
