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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Schools is reporting more stability in classrooms this year as the district works to address ongoing teacher shortages through new partnerships and improved support systems. At Castelar Elementary School, more teachers are filling classrooms, including first-year teacher Mila...

A Council Bluffs building fire has left disabled residents stuck in their apartments due to elevator damage. Repairs could take weeks and, KMTV learned, that's not uncommon for old buildings.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For the first time, Omaha has year-round access to hot asphalt, allowing the city to make faster and more durable pothole repairs throughout the winter months. The change comes after a construction company stepped in to keep their asphalt plant open year-round, helping the city after...

Dr. Ali Khan knelt down outside a Karachi doorway and extended his hand. The young girl who, moments earlier, had just received the polio vaccine extended her hand and a skeptical look toward the smiling doctor in a red hat emblazoned with a white N. “On the front lines in...

Despite the weather Thursday night, protesters in Omaha gathered at 72nd and Dodge calling for justice for Renee Good, who was shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in 2004, crews were dousing hot spots after a four-alarm fire tore through a historic building in the Old Market. An Omaha landmark that stood for nearly 100 years was reduced to a nine-story shell. The Butternut Building near 10th and Leavenworth streets...

An update on a First Alert 6 investigation in a text scam. Last night a victim came forward to warn others about how he lost money. Now that story led to another surprise.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man is in jail after a tobacco store near downtown Omaha was robbed Wednesday. Justin Ware, 36, was arrested for robbery and possession of a controlled substance, a release states. Omaha police officers went to Four Aces Snacks and Tobacco, near 24th and Leavenworth streets,...

Two children were struck by vehicles Wednesday morning while crossing streets near schools, prompting parents to call for increased safety measures.

Explosion, Firework, and Knives: Chaotic Council Bluffs Fight Sends Three to Hospital Originally published by Iowa Pulse .