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Storm brings ominous clouds, large hail to eastern Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A storm system brought ominous clouds and damaging hail to the Omaha metro on Wednesday night. 6 News received several viewer-submitted photos of Wednesday’s storm. Some reported hail as large as golf balls, while others sent in photos of piles of hailing almost appearing as snow in areas north of Omaha.
Floodplain regulations halt tornado rebuild for Elkhorn business
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Elkhorn landscaping company is back in business after taking a direct hit in the April 26 tornado outbreak, but the owner says recovery has taken a blow out of the blue. Rocky’s Stone and Design had a big building for equipment and offices until the...
Omaha woman accused of violating minutes-old protection order at courthouse
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A woman is behind bars after violating a judge’s protection order that had been issued just minutes prior. On Monday, deputies responded to a disturbance between two individuals on the fifth floor of the Douglas County Courthouse. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s office, the...
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium welcomes a new exhibit
OMAHA, Neb. — The new exhibit at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo will make you go 'ape', or maybe 'orangutan' is more appropriate. Communications manager at Henry Doorly shares with KETV NewsWatch 7's, Maddie Augustine about the new Orangutan exhibit releasing on Thursday, June 14 at 11a.m. At the newest...
Minden's mayor says insurance isn't helping some people rebuild after April tornado
MINDEN, Iowa — Just 30 minutes from downtown Omaha, the small town of Minden, Iowa, was ravaged by theApril tornadoes. On Tuesday, Iowa's governor returned to meet with the mayor, FEMA and Homeland Security. The mayor says 40% of people no longer live in town, KCCI sister station KETV...
‘Nothing but junk’: Rural Nebraska residents file suit against neighbor over property mess
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The rolling hills and full trees north of the Omaha metro are not enough to hide a major eyesore for which residents in an acreage neighborhood have long demanded government action. Leaving her log cabin home, Chris Ostronic joins neighbors on a walk with contrasting views.
Omaha City Council passes new rules to let College World Series fans have access to e-scooters 24 hours a day
OMAHA, Neb. — Baseball fans will have access to e-scooters 24 hours a day. The Omaha City Council approved new rules on Tuesday. Additional coverage: NCAA baseball championship trophy goes sightseeing at Henry Doorly Zoo ahead of Road to Omaha. Before, Lime Scooters were only available between 5 a.m....
Sewer pipe collapses into Omaha creek; residents advised to stay out
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Residents are being asked to avoid wading or swimming in two southwest Omaha creeks after a pipe collapse sent raw sewage into the water for several hours on Monday. According to a Tuesday morning news release from the city, utility workers spent several hours Monday working...
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