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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was hospitalized after a shooting in North Omaha Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to the scene near 60th Street and Laurel Avenue just after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Dispatch told First Alert 6 that one victim, an 18-year-old male, was sent to the hospital in critical...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is considering updated electrical codes that could add hundreds of dollars to new homes and electrical projects but supporters say the changes could save lives. The council will vote on the ordinance December 9. If passed, the new code would require whole...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man accused of shooting at a northwest Omaha movie theater in May has changed his plea during a court appearance on Tuesday. Rashaun Carodine, 20, has now pleaded no contest to a charge of 2nd degree assault (changed from 1st degree assault). The maximum sentence...

Omaha, Nebraska, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of pizza, but this quiet city is serving up some of the Midwest’s best pies. With its unique styles, iconic pizzerias, and hidden gems, Omaha is a must-visit for any pizza lover. From the flaky Omaha Style crust that cradles meaty toppings...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A house fire in southwest Omaha displaced two people Friday morning. According to an Omaha Fire Department release, crews were dispatched to a home near S 119th Street & Westwood Lane just after 9:30 a.m. Friday. At the scene, crews found flames coming from the car...

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For this week of Thanksgiving, a story about a lifetime learner inspiring others. In a First Alert 6 exclusive, a hospital volunteer shares why he continues to challenge himself, rather than riding off into the sunset. In the Midwest, motorcycle rides come with a shelf life....

When a kid dreams up a burger concept, grows up to master the Maillard reaction, and opens a restaurant that customers declare “better than Five Guys, Smashburger, Habit, and Shake Shack,” you know something magical is cooking in Omaha. 🍔. Hyde’s Slydes started as a humble pop-up inside...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department has found the cause of a fire in a metro home’s garage Monday afternoon. At about 12:30 p.m. Monday, a caller reported an active fire at a house near 164th and Virginia streets. When crews got to the scene, they saw...

OMAHA, Neb. — In what marks the end of an era, Warren Buffett — the “Oracle of Omaha” — announced in his 2025 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that he will no longer pen his iconic annual reports or deliver extended remarks at future shareholder meetings. “As the British would say, I’m ‘going quiet.’ Sort...