Fireworks blamed for starting West Omaha house fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Fireworks are being blamed for a house fire in west Omaha late Wednesday night. Firefighters responded to a home northeast of 132nd and Pacific streets just before 10 p.m. They found smoke and flames coming from the home’s garage. According to the Omaha Fire Department,...
Level 3 Severe Storm Threat With 75 MPH Wind Gusts and Large Hail Targets...
NEBRASKA — A Level 3 of 5 severe weather risk is in place today across central Nebraska into western Iowa, with damaging wind as the main story. Storms are expected to fire this afternoon as hot, sticky air feeds the atmosphere, then organize into fast-moving lines as the evening progresses. A few gusts could reach 75
First responders seen at Chalco Hills Wehrspann Lake
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Emergency crews were seen responding to Wehrspann Lake in Chalco Hills late Thursday night. A boat with lights beaming into the water was seen on the lake. A Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office official said there would be no information released tonight.
Storms expected tonight, possible tomorrow
Severe storms possible Friday evening (Level: 3/5) There are some drier trends now for the 4th of July. Very similar to our Thursday morning, some of us are waking up Friday to some storms. These storms have traced their way just north of Omaha, exiting into Iowa. These storms don't pose much of a threat at all, and we
Defenders of Freedom Air Show returns to Offutt Air Force Base
The Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show is back at Offutt Air Force Base Aug. 8-9 — and there are some big changes this year. Here's what you need to know before you go.
These 11 Eastern Nebraska Grocery Stores Serve Up Meat Like No Other
Meat counters can tell you a lot about a grocery store. The regulars know where to stand. The butcher knows what cuts disappear first. Someone came in for milk and is now seriously reconsidering dinner. Eastern Nebraska has grocery stores where the meat counter does enough bragging for the whole...
Focus on safety when lighting fireworks
Fireworks are now legal to use in the metro, and emergency room doctors are urging residents to take precautions as Independence Day approaches.
Omaha runners warned to adjust training as summer heat intensifies
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Local runners and medical experts are urging outdoor runners to adjust their training habits as summer temperatures rise, warning that failure to adapt could lead to serious health consequences. Both Peak Performance and Fleet Feet Omaha say they are seeing runners — from beginners to experienced..
Canoe tips over at Wehrspann Lake, sparking water rescue search Thursday night
A canoe tipped over at Wehrspann Lake Thursday night. One person reached shore; crews searched for the second passenger.
Aircraft from Offutt’s 55th Wing to fly over Boomfest celebration
The skies above Norfolk’s Skyview Park will be filled with more than fireworks and drones on Saturday during the Big, Bang, Boom Fourth of July celebration. Congressman Mike Flood has received a letter from Col. Aaron Gray, the Commander of Offutt Air Force Base’s 55th Wing, informing him that the wing has obtained app
