Bellevue man dedicates AEDs after cardiac arrest on bike ride
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sticker on Greg Schraeder’s bike reads “I’m Not Dead Yet.” For Schraeder, it’s more than a joke. In 2023, Schraeder’s heart stopped during a casual 4-mile bike ride. He survived because four people who happened to join him that day rotated through chest compressions for more than 11 minutes.
Bellevue University students help sequence mushroom DNA to track Nebraska’s soil health
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - College students are helping researchers understand Nebraska’s soil health by sequencing DNA from mushrooms collected across the state. Mia Arnold, a junior at Bellevue University, had never set foot in a lab until her professor introduced her to the project. “It was a fun opportunity...
North Omaha lab wins $52,000 to expand diagnostic testing
Core Science Bio Diagnostics in North Omaha won a $52,000 Pitch Black Competition prize to expand diagnostic testing access
Local Developer Converts Old Market Apartments into Upscale Condos
Upscale condominiums are coming to the Old Market. Sentinel Property Group, which has redeveloped several downtown Omaha buildings over the years, is converting the former Cornerstone Lofts building at 1105 Harney Street into 29 condominiums. The building is now known as Cornerstone The Residences. The 5-story brick bu
Broadway’s ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ brings laughter and heart to Omaha stage
First Alert 6's Maria Cade speaks with DeVon Wycovia Buchanan and Brian Kalinowski from the Broadway national tour of "Mrs. Doubtfire."
Police identify man found dead in car outside Omaha apartment complex
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a vehicle outside an apartment complex Wednesday morning. Law enforcement responded to an apartment complex at around 7:13 a.m. for a report of a “person down” in a vehicle near 48th and Seward streets, just north of Hamilton Street.
Movies and TV shows casting in Omaha
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo
FIRST ALERT 6 WEATHER DAY – Tracking severe storm potential Saturday and Sunday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Saturday and Sunday are First Alert 6 Weather Days due to multiple rounds of storms possible starting Saturday after 4pm. Sunday may bring early morning storms with another round possible in the evening. Exact timing is still uncertain, but confidence will improve as we get closer.
Glenwood Police Make Drug Arrests and One for Driving While Barred
(Glenwood) Glenwood Police arrested two people on drug charges, and another individual faces a charge of driving while barred. *Glenwood Police arrested 21-year-old Nykhia Clair Miller, from Omaha, on Friday for possession of marijuana, 1st offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested Miller at 11:5
Glenwood police report pair of drug possession arrests
(Glenwood) -- Glenwood authorities report a pair of recent drug-related arrests stemming from separate incidents. The Glenwood Police Department says 21-year-old Nykhia Clair Miller of Omaha was arrested shortly after 11:50 p.m. Friday for possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, 1st offense, and possession of
