Omaha Public Works to buy land along Cole Creek for culvert project
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Works wants to buy land from property owners living along Cole Creek to complete a construction project. For decades Cole Creek has been a problem after heavy rain. When the rain doesn’t fall, Cole Creek is fairly tame. But heavy rain leaves behind an...
MAMMA MIA! returns to Omaha April 28-May 3
Omaha Performing Arts is pleased to announce that tickets for MAMMA MIA! are now on sale. The tour comes to the Orpheum Theater April 28-May 3. Tickets start at $47 and are available through ticketomaha.com by phone at 402-345-0606 or in person at the Ticket Omaha Box Office inside the Holland Center at 1200 Douglas Street. Omaha Performing Arts uses all...
Omaha man sentenced to federal prison for selling fentanyl that caused death
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A federal judge sentenced an Omaha man to more than 20 years in prison for selling fentanyl that caused a person’s death. Paul Billingsley, 66, was found guilty of selling fentanyl to a person named Elissa Larson in May of 2024. Within an hour of...
Cass County intersection remains closed after Tuesday crash
CASS COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - The Avoca Volunteer Fire Department is asking people to avoid an intersection after a crash in Cass County Tuesday. Nebraska 511 reported the crash at Highways 34 and 50 at 11:53 a.m. The department said the crash will require extensive cleanup. It is unclear when...
Bellevue park, future food pantry face thousands in damage after vandalism
Bellevue city officials are reporting an uptick in vandalism at parks, with recent damage at Washington Park and the future home of the Bellevue Food Pantry costing thousands of dollars.
New sober living home in Benson helps women heal from addiction
A new sober living home in Benson run by Chayah Ministries is helping women overcome addiction and mental health challenges through community support.
Omaha arborists recommend professional tree prep ahead of severe weather
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It is storm week at First Alert 6 and with severe weather comes the dangers of falling trees and broken branches. First Alert 6 spoke with an arborist about preparing your trees when the weather turns dangerous. With the potential for severe storms, the First Alert...
Beck coming to Steelhouse Omaha as part of latest tour
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Experimental singer-songwriter Beck is set to come to Omaha as part of his latest tour. A social media post from Steelhouse Omaha says Beck is set to come to the venue on October 3. Value presale of tickets will begin on April 23 at 10 a.m.,...
Body found in Standing Bear Lake
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Authorities have located a body in Standing Bear Lake. A spokesman with the Omaha Police Department said they don’t believe the death happened under suspicious circumstances. The lake trail is closed as the investigation continues. — This is a developing story. Stay with First Alert 6...
Metro Transit adds a new bus route to Saddle Creek for the first time
Metro Transit's new Route 30 brings service to Saddle Creek for the first time, connecting riders to grocery stores, schools, and a hospital
