Omaha NE

For many it's the first time they've worn a ballgown or a been to a formal dance. Council Bluffs C.A.R.E.S. provides arts and crafts opportunities for people with disabilities and, now, a prom.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three teens arrested in an Omaha homicide investigation have made their first appearances in court. The three were arrested in connection to the shooting death of 19-year-old Ashtin Fletcher on June 8 in a neighborhood northwest of 60th Street and Ames Avenue. A 20-year-old man was found nearby...

OMAHA, Nebraska (KMTV) — As temperatures soar across the metro, local volunteers are stepping up to protect the city’s most vulnerable residents. With extreme heat gripping Omaha, a team of medical professionals and community workers is taking action—bringing relief directly to those without shelter. On Saturday,...

Local produce stands in Omaha are successfully competing with major grocery chains despite price differences, building customer loyalty through freshness and community connection.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County authorities arrested two people after what appeared to be an attempted street race right in front of the Sheriff’s Office. In a social media post, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said an Audi and a GMC Sierra were stopped next to each other at 156th Street and West Maple Road.

Night Beat: ICE searches for suspected gang members in Omaha, jury reaches verdict in Barraza murder trial, car hits NSP cruiser & more. Joesef Barraza found guilty of first-degree murder in 2021 death of Carly Schaaf. Updated: 4 hours ago. Prosecutors said Schaaf went to Barraza’s home on May 17,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is injured after a shooting in south central Omaha late Tuesday. The Omaha Police Department responded to the shooting near 50th and Spring streets just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police dispatch tells First Alert 6 one person was taken to the hospital. -- Get...

The City of Ralston says its Independence Day celebration, which includes the traditional 4th of July parade, will continue to be held on July 3rd and July 4th this year, but there's a change in schedule for the city's fireworks display. Traditionally, the Ralston fireworks show has been held on...

OMAHA — The Douglas County Board appears poised to appoint a retired chief deputy of the County Treasurer’s Office to fill the top spot in the office left open earlier this month after John Ewing Jr. was elected mayor of Omaha. During its weekly meeting Tuesday, the Douglas County Board discussed the legal process of...

After another wave of storms overnight, there will be some wet roads and leftover spotty rain for the morning commute. The stalled cold front from Monday will be shifting farther north today, shifting the best chance for rain north this afternoon and pulling in more heat. Most of us will be dry through the early...