Omaha NE

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Firefighters were called to a house fire in North Omaha on Wednesday afternoon. OFD responded to the home near 66thand Lake streets at about 3 p.m. This is a developing story. Stay with First Alert 6 for updates.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Questions are being raised about the future of a popular venue that’s important to the economy in a Sarpy County community. A for-sale sign has appeared at Soaring Wings Winery near Springfield, and the owner says he’s unsure if the winery and event venue will open this year.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For Native American families, losing a loved one to violence or disappearance often means losing them a second time when the justice system fails to pay attention. Today, advocates in Omaha are working to change that. The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska hosted a training at the...

Omaha's City Council approved TIF financing for a new 70-unit, 55-and-older apartment building near 22nd and Douglas. Developers say the project will support affordable senior housing and boost development along the downtown streetcar route.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska is facing a critical shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural parts of the state. A local horse ranch in Omaha hosted Nebraska senators and Gov. Jim Pillen at an event highlighting Nebraska’s history with horses and calling attention to the growing need. Riders Mae...

The Council Bluffs City Council rejected the mayor's plan to hire a homeless coordinator — even with Iowa West footing part of the bill during a trial period. What do you think the city should do? 👇

An issue from the winter led to some heated moments at the Omaha City Board of Equalization meeting.

ARLINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - The owner of a Washington County junkyard faces more charges after failing to clean up an eyesore. Last year Michael Pick paid a $100 fine for violation of Washington County zoning regulations. Today he entered a not guilty plea. The county attorney filed 61 misdemeanor charges...

Access to mental health care in Nebraska is increasing. According to a University of Nebraska Medical Center study, there was a nearly 50 percent rise in the number of licensed behavioral health providers in Nebraska since 2010.The study found a 24 percent increase in the number of rural practitioners. A...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - We are not quite done with frost potential in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. However, if you are in Omaha, I think any plants should be fine. The clouds that have been over us on Tuesday will start to push south overnight. Northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa could have scattered frost when you wake up Wednesday morning. Expect morning lows in...