Nebraska Drivers Could See More RCUTs and Roundabouts in the Future
Nebraska- Nebraska transportation officials are increasingly turning to roundabouts and reduced conflict intersections, otherwise known as J-turns, in an effort to reduce serious and fatal crashes. Throughout the state, Lincoln has 72 of the roughly 250 roundabouts statewide, with the city’s first roundabout, located a
Midwest Pirate Festival ready for another year at Bellevue Berry Farm
The event features five stages of live entertainment, more than 40 artisan vendors, fencing, 21+ rum tastings, and a 2 p.m. parade with a cash treasure hunt.
Omaha’s Original Greek Festival brings music, food and culture to the Metro
First Alert 6's Maria Cade and Elaina Riley chat with Yanni Pappas and Stavros Piperis about the Omaha Greek Fest.
Suspect in custody after incident at 100 Block in Council Bluffs
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Emergency responders were seen at the 100 Block of Council Bluffs at around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday. At about 2:30 p.m. the Council Bluffs Police said the situation was stabilized and a “subject is in custody.”. No one was injured, and West Broadway should reopen...
Semi crash spills sand, pulls pole onto I-80 in Omaha over lunch hour
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers making their way through the Omaha metro on Interstate 80 around noon came across quite the traffic jam. The backup originated with an eastbound truck hitting the dividing wall near the 84th Street exit. The impact broke a pole and spilled a large amount of...
Nebraska meat company closing plant and laying off 218 workers
Another food-processing facility is preparing to close its doors, putting more than 200 workers out of their jobs. The shutdown is the latest major blow to Nebraska’s food manufacturing industry…
75 MPH Winds, 2-Inch Hail and Tornado Threat Slam I-80 and I-29 Across the...
Supercell thunderstorms with hail over 2 inches and isolated wind gusts of 55 to 75 mph are expected across the Central Plains Thursday evening, targeting I-80, I-29 and I-35 corridors.
OPS leaders say shock gloves controversy exposes communication ‘gaps’ with OPD
OPS Superintended Matthew Ray said he wasn't aware of shock gloves being carried by SROs in schools.
Q Street reopening delayed again to October, frustrating southwest Omaha business owners
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Rainy weather is not what several southwest Omaha business owners want to see. It means another delay on a street construction project that has already slowed customer traffic. Frustration builds. Candy Barber leads a team at Ziggi’s Coffee near 204th and Q. She says customers ask...
The Riley Building’s Faux Ghost Signs
Sitting across from the Gene Leahy Mall is a five-story brick building whose western wall serves as an advertisement for the entire city. Among its many vintage-inspired ads is one that reads “Omaha” which has since shown up on t-shirts, artwork and tourists’ photographs. The Riley Building...
