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Motorcyclist killed in downtown Omaha crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police say a motorcyclist has died after a crash involving a Jeep in the downtown area. OPD tells 6 News they were called to a crash at 14th and Dodge just before 9:30 a.m. OPD’s initial investigation found Adam Mouw, 35, of Council Bluffs, was...
6 FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: Rounds of storms and severe potential through Tuesday afternoon
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Both Monday & Tuesday are 6 First Alert Weather Days as we continue to monitor the potential for severe storms. Stay weather aware through Tuesday afternoon as multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are possible. While a storm or two is possible as early as...
Vacant building brings trespassers to midtown Omaha neighborhood
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There’s not a welcome mat on the porch of a vacant building in midtown Omaha, but trespassers caught on a neighbor’s camera appear to make themselves at home, despite numerous attempts by the owner to seal it off. There are signs of forced entry...
Omaha daycare van driver on trial for 1-year-old girl’s death
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Monday proved emotional as a victim’s mother took the witness stand in Douglas County Court. Her youngest child died last fall of heat exposure after being left in a daycare van. Ryan Williams, the driver of that van, is 62. The state says he left...
Tornado sirens inadvertently sound in Valley, NWS says
VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - Residents of Valley, Neb., got a false tornado alarm Monday night. As severe storms rolled through the heartland, 6 News viewers in Valley began reporting hearing sirens, but no tornado was present. The National Weather Service’s Omaha Office reported on social media shortly after that they...
State of the City: #1 city to move, crime down, $3M raised for tornado recovery
On Monday Mayor Jean Stothert gave her 11th State of the City speech. We broke it down into three key parts and how they will impact your neighborhood: Forbes Ranking, Tornado Recovery, Crime Rates.
West Dodge Expressway lane closures planned for OPPD line work
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District officials advise work on the utility’s transmission lines will impact overnight traffic on a portion of the West Dodge Expressway over the next few days. OPPD says a project is underway involving the transmission line that runs from 108th and Blondo...
Man to serve life in prison for murder of 19-year-old in Council Bluffs
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - A man learned Monday that he will spend the rest of his life behind bars in Iowa. Dontre Hudson, 21, was sentenced in Pottawattamie County District Court to life in prison without parole for first-degree murder plus 25 years for first-degree robbery. A jury convicted him on both counts last month.
'They're not worth it': Developers urging public to stay out of vacant grain elevator
OMAHA, Neb. — From afar, these grain elevator silos are standing tall, but up close tells a different story. Shattered windows, crumbling concrete and rusted metal ladders just the surface level of safety concerns at the property near 34th and Vinton streets. "The structure itself is deteriorating a lot,"...
Omaha vacuum shop owner forced to clean up after vehicle again damages building
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Byron O’Dowd and his wife Mary have operated their vacuum service and sales shop on 13th Street in Omaha for close to half a century. Since Byron’s brother passed away, the two were discussing leaving there and moving into his brother’s space on Northwest Radial Highway. Those plans might have changed Saturday morning.
Girl who fell at South Omaha grain silos to be released from hospital
OMAHA, Neb. — The 13-year-old girl who fell about 20 feet inside a grain silo is expected to be released from the hospital Monday night, according to her family. Her mother said she suffered a fractured pelvic bone. A GoFundMe page is online. The mother said she is "blessed" that the injuries weren't worse.
Omaha’s 42nd Street bridge partially closed again for repairs
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The orange barrels blocking traffic on the 42nd Street bridge just south of Interstate 80 are back. Crews were out again Monday to partially close the bridge. “Little scary how they couldn’t get it right the first time,” said Joe Eckley, who owns his longtime auto...
Ducks stolen from Papillion's Halleck Park, poultry farm says
OMAHA, Neb. — People have been missing the ducks at Halleck Park in Papillion. “I noticed there’s only two left right at the front entrance when we came in,” said Michelle Abernathy of Bellevue. She said she comes about three times a week. “I didn’t see very...
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