Save on your Fourth of July barbecue, despite rising beef prices
Planning a Fourth of July barbecue can feel overwhelming, especially with today's grocery prices. But there are several ways to save money while still serving up a memorable meal for your guests. From hot dogs to potato salad to s'mores, we visited an independent grocery store to find ways to...
OFD crews fight third fire in five months at former Legacy Crossing apartments
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Fire Department was called to the third fire in nearly five months at a troubled apartment complex early Wednesday. Firefighters responded to the fire at the former Legacy Crossing apartments, now named Highpoint Apartments, near 106th and Fort streets at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Omaha teen who terrorized women at Memorial Park receives safety plan
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The crime shook an Omaha neighborhood. A 13-year-old terrorizing two women, threatening the life of one of them with a knife as he raped her in Memorial Park. That happened two years ago this month. In this exclusive story -- First Alert 6 investigates where the...
After five months, Omaha woman’s cremated ashes lost in the mail have been found
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Loved ones grieving over the death of an Omaha woman got another shock earlier this year when the cremated remains went missing in the mail. Now, half a year later, comes a welcome surprise. For more than five months, Ron Westphalen rode an emotional rollercoaster since...
Douglas County Celebrates Northrop Grumman’s New Highfield Integration Facility, Bolstering Local Aerospace Industry
Douglas County's aerospace sphere just got a serious boost. On Monday, June 23, the ribbon cutting for Northrop Grumman's brand-new Highfield Integration Facility took place, with county reps and corporate brass marking the occasion. Commissioner Abe Laydon was there to celebrate what he deemed a "milestone moment"...
$20 Million business district planned for North 24th Street
A $20M project will bring businesses, housing, and a farmers market to North 24th Street—part of a plan to revitalize North Omaha and support community growth.
City of Omaha to conduct new walkability study on pedestrian safety in Little Bohemia
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There’s a new effort to improve your safety in Little Bohemia. A new walkability study is being considered along the S 13th Street corridor. It aims to update a study done in 2018 that improved pedestrian safety in the area. City leaders told First Alert...
Douglas County sees significant drop in traffic accidents and fatalities in 2025
OMAHA, Neb — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Community Action Team (DCSO CAT) and Road Patrol have reported a substantial decrease in traffic-related incidents for the first half of 2025. Compared to the same period in 2024, personal injury accidents have dropped by 34%, while traffic fatalities have seen a...
Superior man found guilty of murdering mother of his child
Man arrested in connection to kidnapping of 1-year-old in Omaha appears in court. A man accused of kidnapping a 1-year-old child in Omaha made his first appearance in court Tuesday. 11th Annual Blood Drive to honor Alexis Calfee. Updated: 4 hours ago. 11th Annual Blood Drive to honor Alexis Calfee.
Join us for Heartland Pride
From Sinai to Stonewall, we’re proud one and all. Join us for Heartland Pride 2025 on July 12, 2025! Whether you want to walk, watch, or share in Shabbat service and breakfast (or all three!), please join us to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community in Omaha and beyond. Register today to receive important updates regarding...
