Knicely Done: Elite Omaha athlete prepares for ultimate test
An Omaha man is preparing to run the steps of the First National Bank Tower in Omaha, from top to bottom, 20 times on ...
Nebraska Legislature considering bill that could allow EBTs to be used at certain restaurants
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In a hearing on Tuesday, Nebraska lawmakers discussed LB 46. The bill would create the Nebraska ...
Emily’s First Alert 6 Forecast - Mild Friday, then a return to a cooler and active pattern
The forecast cools down over the weekend... Highs fall back to the 30s Saturday with a gusty N wind in the afternoon. Light ...
2 of 7 arrested after stolen firearms found in Omaha hotel not charged in case
Two of the seven people arrested in December on charges related to stolen firearms found in an Omaha hotel room in December ...
Man sentenced for leading Omaha Police on dangerous, high-speed pursuit
A man who led Omaha Police on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit through the city last fall will spend the next five years ...
3 in hospital after crash in northwest Omaha
ELKHORN, Neb. (WOWT) - An adult and two children were injured in a crash in northwest Omaha on Thursday. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to First Alert 6 that authorities were dispatched ...
Young Omaha entrepreneur working to overcome challenges in expanding business
The latest with new Huskers volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly, burglaries at Omaha metro restaurants, and more. The Huskers will officially welcome their new head volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly ...
Flu, respiratory illness at its highest in Nebraska after delay in peak season
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Cold and flu season is at its peak. During the last full week of January, there were 860 flu cases in Douglas County, which was 145 more than the week before.
Dani Busboom Kelly introduced as Nebraska volleyball coach
The Huskers will officially welcome their Dani Busboom Kelly on Thursday at 2 p.m. Former Head Coach John Cook made his first public comments since announcing his retirement last night.
Nebraska Revenue Committee hears testimony on third school voucher bill attempt
At a revenue committee hearing Thursday, Lincoln residents Jean McGuire spoke against the proposed bill. She says relatives who send their children to private schools have expressed to her their ...
American Heart Association raises awareness for heart disease in February
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- February is American Heart Month. Throughout the month American Heart Association chapters across the ...
Athlete of the Week: Skutt Catholic’s Molly Ladwig
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - With 4:30 left in the fourth quarter of Skutt Catholic’s 81-57 win over Omaha Central, Skyhawks guard Molly Ladwig tallied 50 points, setting a new school single-game scoring ...