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wowt. com > 04/30/2026 > omaha-crews-battle-fire-that-spread-several-garages

Omaha crews battle fire that spread to several garages

7+ hour, 12+ min ago  (116+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Fire crews responded to a garage fire that spread just south of Pacific Street. This was the scene shortly after 6: 30 p. m. in the area of South 75th and Poppleton Plaza. Officials said no one was injured. According to fire…...

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wowt. com > 09/23/2025 > new-season-mutual-omahas-wild-kingdom-debut-october

New season of Mutual of Omaha's "Wild Kingdom' to debut in October

7+ mon, 6+ day ago  (264+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On Saturdays right here on First Alert 6, you can step into new worlds through "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting The Wild." The show is debuting a new season on Oct. 4, showcasing incredible wildlife and inspiring curiosity…...

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wowt. com > 04/08/2026 > first-rails-omaha-streetcar-laid-downtown

First rails for Omaha Streetcar laid downtown

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (154+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In a major milestone for the Omaha Streetcar project, rails were on the move downtown Wednesday morning. On March 5, the first batch of rails was delivered to the area. The next steps after delivery were welding and…...

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wowt. com > 04/15/2026 > omaha-police-identify-officers-involved-shooting-death-suspected-kidnapper

Omaha Police identify officers involved in shooting death of suspected kidnapper

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (366+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police have identified the officers involved in the shooting death that left a 31-year-old woman who attacked a 3-year-old boy during an attempted kidnapping incident at Walmart on Tuesday morning. In an update Wednesday morning, police…...

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wowt. com > video > 04/30/2026 > crews-battle-fire-that-spread-several-omaha-garages

Crews battle fire that spread to several Omaha garages

18+ hour ago  (63+ words) New developments tonight in a First Alert 6 investigation of an Iowa roofing company that bilked an 89-year-old Omaha homeowner. Emergency crews responded to a pedestrian hit by a vehicle Wednesday. .. Crews battle fire that spread to several Omaha garages Man…...

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wowt. com > 04/29/2026 > secretary-state-tours-nebraska-check-voting-systems

Secretary of State tours Nebraska to check voting systems

12+ hour, 15+ min ago  (458+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen is taking a tour across the state, checking voting systems to make sure they are in working order and are counting votes correctly. But a member of his political party has…...

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wowt. com > 04/29/2026 > dci-investigating-carter-lake-homicide-with-connection-lincoln

DCI investigating Carter Lake homicide with connection to Lincoln

13+ hour, 14+ min ago  (156+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Authorities in Nebraska and Iowa are investigating a homicide in Carter Lake with ties to Lincoln. Officers in Lincoln responded to a disturbance at a fast food restaurant on Tuesday around 9: 47 p. m. which led to the arrest of…...

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wowt. com > video > 04/29/2026 > man-sentenced-2023-north-omaha-mass-shooting

Man sentenced in 2023 North Omaha mass shooting

13+ hour, 15+ min ago  (74+ words) WOWT Man sentenced in 2023 North Omaha mass shooting Beatrice hospital bomb threat determined to be swatting call Lincoln police seek help identifying suspects in two hit-and-run crashes Today in History - April 29: Nebraska man admits to killing 4-year-old son 6 things you…...

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wowt. com > 04/29/2026 > berkshire-hathaway-weekend-2026-what-you-need-know

Berkshire Hathaway weekend 2026: What you need to know

13+ hour, 57+ min ago  (520+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It's an annual event that puts Omaha on the map, captivating a business-class audience worldwide; but this year's Berkshire Hathaway weekend will quite literally take some twists and turns. With Omaha Streetcar construction heavily underway in the…...

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wowt. com > video > 04/29/2026 > today-history-april-29-nebraska-man-admits-killing-4-year-old-son

Today in History - April 29: Nebraska man admits to killing 4-year-old son

23+ hour, 12+ min ago  (84+ words) WOWT Today in History - April 29: Nebraska man admits to killing 4-year-old son Beatrice hospital bomb threat determined to be swatting call Lincoln police seek help identifying suspects in two hit-and-run crashes 6 things you need to know on Wednesday, April 29 Islander…...