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This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Google’s Nebraska data centers consumed about 732 million gallons of water in 2025, the tech giant recently self-reported. Viewed one way, that’s a lot of water: More than Omaha Metrop

Decades after Sam Richman opened the store that would become Richman Gordman, his son-in-law had a brilliant idea to commission a designer in New York to build four massive animals that would serve as a playground to keep children entertained while their parents shopped. Maybe you’ve even seen the blue elephant, green

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A First Alert 6 investigation is helping disabled veterans get a new tax break they deserve. Many did not know a Nebraska law passed in January exempts their motor vehicle tax and fee. Since the investigation, several veterans have asked for refunds — and some have been successful.

Strong storms capable of 60-75+ mph winds, quarter to ping pong ball size hail & minor flooding will move in this evening into early Thursday morning. The strongest storms look to form along & south of I-80. Watching areas near and south of the tri-cities for the strongest of storms tonight.

Workforce Pell Grants will soon be available for four short-term programs at Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College. The four programs are certification for pharmacy technicians, phlebotomy technicians who draw blood, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a technology-related program called CompTIA+. The Working Fami

ELKHORN, NE. — Omaha's busiest recycling site, located just west of Olde Town Elkhorn, is struggling with illegally dumping — and neighbors who rely on it are feeling the impact. Chairs, tables, trash bags and wood pallets have been left at the site despite not being acceptable items...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s 911 system was overwhelmed with fireworks-related calls on the Fourth of July, with more than 500 calls coming in during a single hour after 11 p.m. Saturday, according to Omaha City Councilman Ron Hug. Hug said the volume left some callers unable to get...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari has been arrested by Douglas County Authorities. A release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says Ferrari, aged 24, was arrested in a Douglas County residence after the DCSO’s Special Operations Group (SOG) had been working tips. Ferrari had...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man charged in connection with setting a building on fire leading to three people being injured has been sentenced. Isaac Agory, 33, pleaded tuilty to terroristic threats and was sentenced to 360 days in jail. He was given 199 days credit. The fire happened in...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A suspect in the shooting death of an Omaha teen on Dec. 12 in Benson has changed his plea. Barry Burrus, 19, pleaded guilty June 29 to criminal conspiracy - robbery and no contest to possession of a deadly weapon in commission of a felony. Burrus...