Bellevue City Council to Consider Ban on Off-Road Vehicles on Public Property
BELLEVUE, Neb. — Riding dirt bikes, ATVs, mini-bikes, go-carts and similar off-road vehicles on Bellevue streets, sidewalks, trails and parks could soon become illegal under a new ordinance scheduled for consideration by the Bellevue City Council on July 7. If approved, Ordinance No. 4220 would create a new section...
Body of teen recovered after multi-day search at Wehrspann Lake
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The family of the teen at the center of a search at Wehrspann Lake say his body has been recovered. Authorities say 19-year-old Wyatt Bernal told First Alert 6 was found around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Bernal was identified by family members on social media on Friday.
Field Club neighborhood parade tradition kicks off with street mural
Field Club neighbors are painting street murals and gearing up for the annual Fourth of July parade, celebrating America's 250th birthday along Woolworth Avenue.
10 Nebraska Farmers Markets Packed With Incredible Local Food
Nebraska might be known for wide open fields, but what grows in those fields ends up at some seriously impressive farmers markets. Every weekend from spring through fall, towns across the state fill their parks, historic districts, and shopping centers with vendors selling fresh produce, handmade goods, baked treats, a
Neighbors celebrate 4th of July in Ralston
Ralston's 4th of July celebration on Main Street moved inside after rain, but neighbors still danced, got face tattoos, and watched for fireworks.
One hospitalized after crash near Comfort Suites in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -One person is in the hospital following a late-night crash in the area of 104th Avenue and Old Maple Road near Comfort Suites. The crash occurred just after 11:30 p.m. A black sedan left the road and crashed into a wooded area. The cause of the crash has not been determined.
Omaha Storm Chasers game suspended due to weather
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Storm Chasers’ Friday night game against the Indianapolis Indians has been suspended due to inclement weather with one out in the top of the fourth inning and the Indians leading the Storm Chasers 1-0. The game will be completed as a full 9-inning game tomorrow, Saturday, July 4, beginnin
Severe storm watch for Omaha until FRI 11 PM
Severe storms possible Friday evening (Level: 3/5) There are some drier trends now for the 4th of July. Severe thunderstorms will be possible after 5-6pm. The main concern with these Friday evening storms will be damaging winds of 60-80mph and very large hail around 1.50-2.50". These storms will become widespread and l
Two stabbed, one arrested after fight in Omaha’s Old Market
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people are in the hospital and one person is in custody following a stabbing in the Old Market near 12th and Harney, according to Omaha Police. Officers received a call at 2:36 a.m. Saturday reporting a fight in the area. Lt. Lee Bell with Omaha Police said when officers arrived and broke up th
No longer affordable: Nebraskans say rent costs are a major stressor
When Chuck Martens could no longer afford his rent, he came up with a solution. He negotiated with his landlords to swap his labor for a rent reduction. Now Martens does landscape work for his Omaha apartment complex. Seven days a week, he mows the grass, collects trash and wields a leaf blower. Hedge trimming is his f

















