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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 24 years ago today, the United States was in the middle of what would become the worst biological attacks in U.S. history. Five Americans were killed and 17 sickened soon after 9/11 when letters laced with anthrax began appearing in the U.S. mail. Omaha’s main post...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was hospitalized following an early morning crash near midtown Omaha. The crash happened in the area of 29th and Douglas streets at 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Details about the crash remain limited. According to dispatch, the person’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening....

A Council Bluffs doctor and bird watcher raises concerns about coal ash disposal near Iowa power plants and potential water quality impacts.

(Council Bluffs) -- Council Bluffs authorities have released more information after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday evening. Council Bluffs Police say officers were called to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian around 5:45 p.m. near the intersection of 8th Street and Kanesville...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man who killed himself during a standoff with authorities in Rankin County was tied to multiple shootings in Omaha, including one claiming the life of his cousin. Authorities say Ricardo Kirk shot himself during a standoff Friday evening at a family member’s home on...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new program launching in Omaha will provide unconditional monthly cash payments to pregnant women in an effort to break the cycle of childhood poverty. The Bridge Project will offer up to $750 each month for three years to 350 eligible pregnant women in Douglas County, with no restrictions on...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thirteen months after announcing a big move to the city’s new RiverFront area, the Omaha Children’s Museum is putting a pin in its capital campaign. Museum officials said in a news release Friday that they were pausing fund-raising for a new facility at Eighth and Douglas streets that the...

Due to the Federal Aviation Administration's unprecedented order for airlines to reduce flights by up to 10%, airports across the country have seen delays and cancellations. The FAA said the cuts are necessary to relieve strain on air traffic controllers who have gone without pay since Oct 1. “We know...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A massive cleanup operation continues in Omaha after an environmental catastrophe put people’s health in danger, with nearly 43,000 homeowners having had their soil tested for lead levels over the past two decades. A team of investigative journalists are now working to verify that everything...

Tenants say bed bugs remain in their units, while OHA cites lower infestation rates and lawmakers look into potential next steps.