Omaha couple gets help after issues with contractor
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A senior citizen couple learned an expensive lesson that cheaper isn’t always better. They have allegedly been misled when paying for a repair service. A First Alert 6 investigation not only exposes what happened but gets a licensed professional to do the job right. Near...
This Day in History – 1896 – Smallest schoolhouse in the state formed
A second Ebola patient was flown into Omaha. This Day in History - October 5: Vice presidential debate hosted in Omaha. October 5, 1988 - Vice presidential candidate Lloyd Bentsen and Dan Quayle met for a debate at the Omaha Civic Auditorium on Oct. 5, 1988. This Day in History...
Blair developer gets 10 days to finish what they started or face consequences
Blair city officials give developer 10 days to resume work on stalled downtown project or face consequences including removal of equipment.
Florence favorite Tussey’s Casual Grill begins new chapter under new ownership
After 19 years, Tussey’s Casual Grill in Florence is getting new owners—but the recipes, staff, and hometown flavor that made it a community favorite will stay the same.
OPD officer and suspect identified in shooting near 120th and West Dodge
Omaha Police say16-year veteran Omaha police officer, Steven Murcek was shot by 36-year-old Shedrick Mills Monday morning outside the QT near 120th and West Dodge.
OPPD, MUD to hold resource fair to help customers
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Next week, anyone interested can go learn about ways to help pay for their utilities. A resource fair is being held by both OPPD and MUD on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Livestock Exchange Building in South Omaha, 4920 S 30 St. on the 10th floor.
Victim in weekend shooting at Omaha park has died, police say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The person who was shot at an Omaha park over the weekend died on Monday. In an update sent Monday afternoon, Omaha Police say 27-year-old Dequrae Murrel died in the hospital earlier in the day. OPD says officers responded to Levi Carter Park and 30th and...
Bennington man charged in connection to Millard student’s death in crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Bennington man has been charged in connection with the death of a 16-year-old Millard West student. Christopher Luke, 32, is facing one count of motor vehicle homicide for the April crash that killed Elise Cole. Police were called to the incident at 176th Ave. and...
Council Bluffs man supports those facing tough times
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In 2018 Jason Laroche came to Heartland Family Service as a client experiencing homelessness. “I was living in a group home at the time, I hadn’t worked in 10 years,” says Laroche. “I have slept on the streets of Council Bluffs. I used to camp around the cemeteries in the wooded areas.”
Goodwill Omaha’s Adult Education Program recognized as Nebraska’s first adult high school
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The last time Stephanie Fleming stepped into a high school classroom was more than 30-years ago. She still has those first day jitters. “I’m a little nervous,” Fleming said. “But, I’m excited.”. It’s her first day of class at the Goodwill’s Adult...

















