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Four Arrested on Drug Charges in Glenwood
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested four people on drug charges. Bret Samuelson, 52, of Glenwood, was arrested today for Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Offense. Bond was set at $2,000 cash or surety. Edwin Rogers, 50, of Glenwood, was arrested today for three counts of Child Endangerment, Gathering,...
Omaha Police Arrest Shooting Suspect
Omaha Police make an arrest in connection with a shooting earlier this month that injured two men. Investigators say 23-year old Johnny Chatmon of Omaha is in custody in connection with the shooting April 13th near 60th Ave & Maple Street. While officers were attempting to locate a scene, officers...
'A lot more questions than answers right now': Council Bluffs school districts react to new Iowa law that allows armed school staff
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — The superintendent of Lewis Central Community Schools has a lot of concerns when it comes to a new Iowa law that allows armed teachers in schools. Dr. Brent Hoesing told KETV Newswatch 7 whatever his district decides to do, they will communicate that decision with parents.
Insurance lapse for driver leaves Omaha man pinching pennies after crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Ryan Thompson’s 2019 Ford Fiesta was totaled in a crash he couldn’t avoid. “He came barreling out of here and I was coming down the street,” Ryan said. “He didn’t yield to traffic.”. A white SUV smashed into Ryan’s car, and...
Crash Snarls Omaha Interstate Rush Hour Traffic
A traffic crash on westbound Interstate 80 at 72nd Street in Omaha impacts morning drive traffic back toward South Omaha. KFAB's Lucy Chapman in "Timesaver Traffic" reports all lanes have re-opened after the wreck, which happened around 7:30 a.m. At its peak, the crash was slowing westbound traffic on Interstate...
Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Fantastic day ahead thanks to very light wind!
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s a quiet but chilly morning with 30s and 40s on the map for most of us. That chilly air will warm up quickly this morning though with highs likely to reach close to 70 degrees this afternoon!. The biggest story of the day though...
Man falls from roof of Omaha Target store
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man fell from the roof of a Target store in Omaha on Monday night. Starting at around 8 p.m. Monday, Omaha Police began telling customers to leave the Target at 72nd and Dodge streets as they handled a mental-health crisis outside. 6 News spoke with...
Omaha residents meet with Mega Saver about concerns over new store
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It was a meeting of minds between neighborhood residents, the city, and a convenience store chain at UNO Tuesday. Mega Saver is set to put in a new location where Fuddruckers used to stand near 72nd and Dodge streets, and that has some people concerned about what that will bring.
Omaha police officers investigating attempted robbery at Pinnacle Bank, suspect in custody
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police officers are investigating an attempted robbery at a bank on Tuesday morning. The attempted robbery occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the Pinnacle Bank located near 108th and Q streets. When officers arrived at the scene, the suspect was still inside the bank, Omaha police...
Lawsuits against Walmart asking for 'unlimited free lifetime shopping' dismissed
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Lawsuits against Walmart filed by a Texas man claiming his civil rights had been violated have been dismissed. Roderick Jackson, the plaintiff, filed the two separate handwritten complaints without an attorney. They were filed into court on Jan. 8 after being mailed to the United States District Attorney's Office for the Western District of Arkansas (WDAR) located in Fayetteville.
Multiple Rounds of Storms Ahead
We get a one-day break from the wind today! It will also be mostly sunny this afternoon with a high near 70 degrees. Clouds move back in tonight, and we start to get breezy heading into Thursday morning. Both these things keep us from getting too chilly, only dropping into the low 50s.
E-Coli Alert Issued For Omaha-Packaged Ground Beef
(Washington D.C.) -- If you have ground beef in your freezer, you'll want to check the label. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products, from Greater Omaha Packing Company, are no longer available for purchase.
'Burns out the fuel': First responders fight fire with fire in Iowa wildland fires
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — It may seem counterproductive, setting fire when flames are already tearing through acres of land. It's actually a tactic known as back burning, and it's used to fight wildland fires. "It's a lot less dangerous for firefighters, and there are no resources lost," Chad Graeve,...
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