Ralston starts cleanup on Wildewood park after neighbors express concerns
"What we want to see is it taken care of a little better, clean up the down trees, the paths that aren't there anymore, and just restore it to what it was at one point in time," Kim Hansen said.
Omaha Parks director resigns
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The city’s Director of Parks and Recreation recently notified the mayor that he will step down. Matt Kalcevich was appointed to the postition, succeeding Brook Bench, in 2020 by then-Mayor Jean Stothert. In a response to First Alert 6, Omaha Mayor John Ewing said the...
OFD lifesaving drones already put to work thanks to a local church
Innovation in emergency services: See how the Omaha Fire Department's drone program saved a stranded worker and is transforming public safety through technology and community partnerships.
Omaha leader Mary C. López to receive 2025 Sower Award in the Humanities
OMAHA, Neb — Humanities Nebraska has announced that Mary C. López, a prominent figure in community service, will be honored with the 2025 Sower Award in the Humanities. López, who has been actively involved in numerous Omaha and statewide organizations since moving to the city in 1980, will receive the award during...
Omaha’s Little Italy holds first neighborhood association meeting
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The first official neighborhood association for Omaha’s Little Italy neighborhood got underway Thursday. Board members met at the Santa Lucia Hall on Pierce Street. This was made possible after the neighborhood association was recently sanctioned by the city. First Alert 6 spoke with those who...
‘Good Trouble Lives On’: Omaha-area orgs participate in day of action honoring John Lews
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha-area organizations and citizens participated in the “Good Trouble Lives On” a national day of action that honors the late Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Along with the demonstration, a donation drive was hosted to help Omaha families impacted by the Glenn...
Tracking few storm chances into the weekend and a prolonged heat wave coming out...
TODAY: Is relatively mild, with another day in the 80s expected. We'll feel like mid-90s with highs in the mid-80s. Humidity will clearly be present, and that will continue as yesterday's cold front lifts back north as a warm front. This may also trigger isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Today will be mostly dry,...
Restaurant family journeys through trauma and tragedy to find hope and healing
Rib Shack Smokehouse, located at 10841 Q St., is more than a family business for foodies Malcolm and Jackie Robbins. It is the culmination of a bittersweet journey the faith-filled couple’s been on for a decade. That journey began in St. Louis, where they owned and operated restaurants. Jackie did the books and...
Dog found dead, cat unharmed after North Omaha house fire, OFD says
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One dog was found dead and one cat was found unharmed after a House fire in North Omaha Friday night. A release from the Omaha Fire Department says crews arrived at the scene near 69th Street and Mayfield Avenue just before 10 p.m. Friday. Crews saw...
Omaha Everyday: Shadow Lake Towne Center/ Texas Roadhouse
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Join Dave Webber as he talks to Shadow Lake Towne Center and Texas Roadhouse to discuss the Stuff the Truck Back to School Backpack Drive on July 24 from 6am-6pm. Find out more in the full interview.
