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Former Omaha police officer honored with proclamation 99 years after his death
OMAHA, Neb. — Officer George Stephens was honored on Tuesday with an officer proclamation by the Omaha City Council. A show of respect that is almost 100 years in the making. "Knowing how my dad was as a grandfather with his grandkids, it just was something that I thought...
New Bennington mental health care center to provide walk-in services
The Link is a new mental health care center started by the Christopher Bremer Foundation along with the Bennington Coalition. It's mission is to provide mental health care services to anyone in need.
Driver is cited after crashing into a tree in North Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A driver sustains no injuries after crashing into a tree. Omaha police found the wreck near N 48th and Pratt streets around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. Investigators say the truck's brakes went out, causing the vehicle to slam into a tree. Officers did issue the driver...
Installation of median cable barriers begins along I-80 southwest of Gretna
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - A construction project is underway that’s aimed at reducing head-on crashes in Nebraska. Cable median barriers are being installed along a 12.5-mile stretch of Interstate 80 southwest of Gretna. This stretch of road has a history of deadly crashes. A Lincoln man died in...
Attention all Barbie fans! Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is coming to Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — Attention all Barbie fans!. The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is making its way to Omaha. On May 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the truck will be at Village Point in the parking lot just south of Old Navy. The tour is in honor...
‘Shocked’: Catholic middle school in Bellevue closed for 2024-25 school year
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - St. Matthew Middle School is small. Thirty-six kids, a teacher tells 6 News. Now, those 36 kids and their families are scrambling to find a new school next year. “We had to work quickly to see if we could get him into a school that we...
Canadian wildfires cause air quality concerns in Douglas County, health department gives ways to protect yourself
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — The Douglas County Health Department is reminding Omaha-area residents about the renewed concerns over air quality. So far, eastern Nebraska has escaped the worst of the smoke from Canadian wildfires burning out of control. DHHS expects Nebraska's air quality to be affected throughout the rest...
Rain Continues Monday Followed by More Wet Weather Midweek
Scattered rain continues through the afternoon, especially for areas along and south of I-80. By the evening commute, there won't be as many showers to dodge. Highs will be in the upper 60s with cloudy skies when dry. Canadian wildfire smoke will start to blow in from the north late...
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