Tracking more storms for tonight, Thursday and Friday
This will be a hot and humid evening with not much wind movement. Eventually after midnight, a broken line of storms will move in from central Nebraska. If the storms hold together, gusty winds and heavy rain would be possible over eastern Nebraska and Omaha through 2-4 AM. By Thursday...
Omaha police crack down on dangerous speeding across the city
Omaha police are putting their foot down, after clocking drivers and bikers going triple the speed limit in some neighborhoods.
ICE swoops in on MS-13 kingpin hiding in America’s heartland after investigation
ICE agents arrested an alleged MS-13 kingpin on El Salvador's Top 100 Most Wanted list and an associate in Nebraska, both living illegally in the US and considered serious threats.
Omaha realtor named finalist in national rookie awards
OMAHA, Neb. — Melissa Hovendick, a rising star at NP Dodge Real Estate, has been named a Top 25 finalist in the 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year awards. The awards, presented by RISMedia and sponsored by Colibri Real Estate, honor standout new agents across the country who are making an extraordinary impact early...
Burned Omaha home creates eyesore for neighbors months after fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - No one was hurt, but a fire earlier this year has been a sore spot for neighbors near 155th Street and Pepperwood Drive. The fire that engulfed the home in January is still a hot topic in the neighborhood seven months later. “He drug this all...
Ponca Hills junkyard owner in court
The Mayor's streetcar update included how it will help provide more affordable housing in the city. Crews clear out makeshift junkyard in North Omaha neighborhood. Officials said the owner of the property will be billed for the cleanup. What did Scott Frost learn at Nebraska? ‘Don’t take the wrong job.’...
Authorities searching for inmate missing from Omaha corrections facility
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services says an inmate at an Omaha facility is missing. In a release sent Wednesday, NDCS says Randy Johnson, 40, left the Community Corrections Center on Tuesday. His monitoring device was found nearby. In the release, Johnson is described as a...
Federal freeze on afterschool care leaves Omaha families in limbo
Afterschool care at the Omaha nonprofit Completely Kids is not just fun for the kids, but essential to some families. Now, programs here could be reduced if funding isn't released.
Weather Service eyes severe weather return
(Valley) -- After a brief skirmish earlier this week, severe weather is poised for a return to KMAland the next few days. National Weather Service officials say thunderstorm activity is expected in the region as early as this (Wednesday) evening, with a greater potential on Thursday. Michaela Wood is meteorologist...
City of Omaha removes one junkyard eyesore while owner of another faces charges
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - First Alert 6 was on the scene when law enforcement and code inspectors took action on two separate eyesores. At 24th and Evans Street on Tuesday morning, the city brought in a fleet of tow trucks to haul away 29 vehicles, trailers and containers from a North Omaha corner.
