YMCA on Ames retires ahead of its new era
The YMCA on Ames closes for a major expansion — with a new gym, pool, and stadium coming by 2027 — neighbors say it’s worth the wait
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts. The merger discussions began during the first quarter of this year, according to a person familiar with the talks who isn’t authorized to discuss them...
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying Waterloo burglary suspects
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying suspects involved in a burglary. On Thursday, law enforcement posted pictures on social media of three people “suspected of a burglary in Waterloo on July 10, where they took firearms and other miscellaneous items.”
School district’s eminent domain consideration worries family farm owners
'None of the board members take this lightly': School will explore options before eminent domain but farm family isn't convinced they'll sell.
One injured after crash in Omaha’s Benson neighborhood
The latest on a Wisconsin man arrested by the Nebraska State Patrol, a body found in a Council Bluffs casino garage, and more. Summer heat and humidity still on track for next week.
Rain becomes possible starting Friday night as heat returns to the region
Overnight, we'll drop in the mid 60s for Friday morning, and you may notice some extra humidity by the morning hours. The humidity climbs higher on Friday, and it will be a little warmer out with highs in the mid 80s. Skies will remain partly cloudy for most of the day, with rain and storm activity becoming more...
Storms return with more heat and humidity
The humidity isn't bad this morning, but it will be climbing rapidly through the day. It will also be warmer today with highs in the mid 80s in Omaha. Skies will be mostly cloudy, but we'll try to get some extra sunshine out to end Friday. An isolated shower is possible during the day, but scattered storms should...
Crews fight fire southwest Omaha apartment complex
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An incident involving alcohol-based cleaners was determined to be the cause of a fire in a southeast Omaha apartment Thursday night. A release from the Omaha Fire Department says crews responded to the scene near 107th and O streets just before 9 p.m. Thursday. Crews were...
South Omaha intersection causes issues for residents
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Neighbors living along a stretch of South 20th Street are asking for help after several of their cars have been damaged. They tell First Alert 6 that a lack of stop signals and traffic control devices results in damage to parked cars and traffic crashes. We...
Omaha retired educators speaking out about ‘major glitch’ in retirement payment
A handful of retired Omaha educators made their voices heard in front of the OPS Board of Education, expressing concern about money they say they should have been paid but weren't.
