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Daytime hours sunny and hot, stray storm during Fourth of July evening. Meteorologist Jade Steffens gives an update on the improving drought conditions in the area.

Rounds of storms Saturday with one or two that may become strong. Meteorologist Jade Steffens gives an update on the improving drought conditions in the area.

(Avoca) -- Regional Water Rural Water Association officials say they have completed a temporary connection to supplement their water system. In a release Thursday afternoon, Regional Water says the connection to the Council Bluffs water system was successful Wednesday, with staff working alongside DGR Engineering to...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The last couple of weeks have brought numerous rounds of showers and storms to Omaha and the surrounding viewing area. This week’s drought monitor accounts for rainfall amounts as of Tuesday, July 1st. Although no big changes are seen in the Omaha metro itself, you...

The Sarpy County Attorney's Office has filed a lawsuit after the Board of Commissioners blocked a prosecutor from working, following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a coworker.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Bellevue man was sentenced to prison for leading law enforcement on a pursuit in Omaha that ended in gunfire. Timothy Sorensen was arrested in January for leading authorities on a chase while ramming patrol vehicles, a garage, and a retaining wall, according to investigators. At...

UNO professor forecasts District 2 congressional seat race after Rep. Bacon’s retirement. With Congressman Don Bacon announcing his retirement, that takes place in a year and a half, congressional seat District Two is wide open for the first time in years. Updated: 5 hours ago. Billions of dollars intended...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man who was stabbed Thursday evening in the Millard area has died, according to police. Omaha Police confirmed with First Alert 6 that officers were called at 6:01 p.m. to 185th Avenue and Polk Street, just north of Harrison Street, to investigate a cutting. OPD...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Yup, July 4 is tomorrow, and you’re still searching for a place to roll out the blankets, set up the lawn chairs, and watch some explosions in the sky. You’re in luck, because the State of Nebraska has a website you can sort by city to find the show you want to take in to celebrate Independence...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A fire at a southwest Omaha home last night forced three families out, according to investigators. The Omaha Fire Department responded to an apartment complex near 84th and Q Streets just before 9 p.m. Wednesday. They reported seeing smoke on approach and were able to put...