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Significant severe storms possible in eastern Nebraska Friday afternoon
FRIDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING – EASTERN NEBRASKA. An Enhanced (Level 3 – orange) risk in place over eastern Nebraska includes Lincoln and Omaha for storms expected after about 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. Any storms that manage to develop will be capable of producing strong tornadoes (EF2 or higher), large hail...
Severe Weather Day: How you can prepare for severe weather
OMAHA, Neb. — Storms could rapidly escalate later today; you and your family must take charge and be prepared for any situation. Ensuring your family has an updated disaster kit with essentials like water, food, a NOAA weather radio, and a flashlight can provide a sense of security during severe weather events.
1 person is seriously injured in crash late Thursday night
OMAHA, Neb. — One person is seriously injured after a crash. It happened near South 22nd and St Mary's around 11:40 Thursday night. Authorities say one car struck multiple vehicles but have not released any more information. The investigation is ongoing.
Man accused of torturing dog sought by Douglas County Sheriff
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man suspected of torturing a dog. DCSO shared images Thursday of the dog’s injuries on social media. 6 News cautions our audience that the photos are disturbing. DCSO said in...
Power outage reported in Northwest Omaha, impacting NHS
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District reported Thursday afternoon that nearly 2,000 customers were without power. OPPD said the outage started at 4:09 p.m., initially impacting 1,447 customers. Most were restored by about 5:25 p.m., with 498 customers still impacted at that time. “The affected area is roughly...
Man sentenced for hauling 9,000 fentanyl pills, 44 pounds of meth across Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man from Mexico was sentenced on Wednesday after getting caught with a huge haul of drugs in Nebraska. Fausto Antonio Castro-Mendoza will spend 17½ years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. U.S. District Judge Brian Buescher...
Police suspect gang violence in Omaha shooting that injured brothers
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A suspected Omaha gang member arrested in connection to a Benson shooting that injured two brothers appeared in court Thursday. Johnny Chatmon, 23, was formally charged with two counts of first-degree assault and two counts use of a firearm to commit a felony. Around 1:30 a.m....
Weather Blog | Update on stormy Friday through Sunday
The active weather pattern we have been talking about for days is here. We have had two-three rounds of rain and non-severe thunderstorms so far. Now, we turn our attention to two-three rounds of rain and potentially severe thunderstorms. STORM PREDICTION CENTER OUTLOOKS:. LATER TODAY-TONIGHT:. We are in a level...
Shot fired at police officers during traffic stop leading to pursuit through north Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A gunshot was fired at a police detective during a traffic stop leading to a pursuit throughout north Omaha ending near downtown Thursday afternoon. Around 12:40 p.m., a detective was in the area of 37th and Pratt streets conducting follow up on an investigation and witnessed a vehicle driving recklessly, Omaha police said.
Nebraska DHHS flips stance, Omaha teen killer to remain in custody
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Officials with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services have changed their minds about a teenager who shot and killed a man in Omaha two years ago. Late Wednesday, the special assistant attorney general for DHHS, Jennifer McRae, filed a notice with Douglas County Courts,...
10 years after losing mother to overdose, Omaha native raising awareness
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s been ten years since Tanya Holmes said goodbye to her mother, Maella. “I would describe her as bubbly. My mom liked to have fun,” Holmes said. Those fun times also included a struggle with addiction. In 2014, Maella was seeing a doctor for several pain issues. He prescribed opioids, leading to Maella’s death from a fentanyl overdose.
Rain and storms off and on today
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Showers and storms will be moving through the region through the rest of today. Highs will be in the upper 50s and low 60s with wind speeds diminishing through the afternoon. We’re going to have the threat for some severe weather in the...
Abandoned baby in Omaha sparks changes to state’s Safe Haven Law
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Last October, a newborn baby was dropped off at Fire Station 21 in Omaha. His blood sugar was low, and according to court documents, his umbilical cord was clamped with jumper cables. Firefighters took the little boy to the emergency room and a week later, the Department of Health and Human Services received a phone call from a man who claimed he was the child’s father.
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