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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.
6 FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Severe storms quickly move through Friday afternoon
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Today is still a 6 First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of quickly developing, fast moving storms racing southwest to northeast through the area during the 2-6pm window. Large hail, tornadoes and perhaps even a strong tornado or two is in play from the strongest storms that develop.
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.
Two Douglas County outdoor warning sirens not operating
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County Emergency Management advises two outdoor warning sirens in northwest Omaha are not operational Friday. DCEMA Director Paul Johnson tells 6 News the sirens at 138th and Ames Avenue, at Hillsborough Park, and at 168th and State Streets are currently not operating due to maintenance and will not sound in the event of severe weather.
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....
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...
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...
Omaha man denies ex-girlfriend’s claim of electronic stalking
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - A tracking device found firmly attached under a woman’s car allegedly without her knowledge won’t lead to a conviction for stalking. The prosecutor must prove that the defendant used GPS to harass the victim. “You would need the victim to come and testify...
Shot fired at Omaha Police during pursuit that ends in crash near Creighton
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police arrested two men after a vehicle chase traveled through areas of North Omaha on Thursday afternoon. Malik Thomas, 23, and Brendon Jennings, 25, were taken into custody after a pursuit with a red Dodge Journey. Officers said they found two handguns in the vehicle. According...
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.
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,...
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...
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.
Showers and thunderstorms pose a severe weather risk southeast
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- It is a First Alert Weather Day in southeastern portions of the viewing area as we track showers and some potentially strong thunderstorms moving through. Rainfall will come in a few bands through the day, but the severe potential will arrive later this afternoon with a line of storms moving through eastern Nebraska, southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and into southern Minnesota into tonight. The main threats as these storms pass will be large hail and gusty winds, but a few tornadoes cannot be entirely ruled out. An even greater risk of severe weather will be farther to our south around places like Des Moines or Omaha, so be aware of that if you are traveling anywhere tonight!
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