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'He's a pretty good person': Friends remembering the man killed in shooting Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 2 a.m. Saturday morning on Charles Street near Northwest Radial Highway. Police said that emergency responders were dispatched to the location for a medical call. Upon arrival, officials discovered a man unconscious who was suffering from a gunshot wound.
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...
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with CPR in progress after crash in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police said a motorcyclist ran a red light and hit an SUV on Monday morning. First responders took the rider to the hospital in critical condition with CPR in progress. The crash happened near 14th and Dodge streets around 9:30 a.m.
Omaha police arrest a man during a 'help an officer' call
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police arrested a man during a 'help an officer' call. Officers responded to the Siena Francis House Cottages near 16th and Clark streets late Sunday night. Police said a crowd started to form as they were arresting the man for trespassing. There are no reported...
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Sarpy County crash
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - One person is in the hospital following a car-versus-motorcycle crash late Friday. Sarpy County authorities were called to Nebraska Highway 31 and Platteview Road, south of Gretna, around 11:40 p.m. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was life-flighted to the hospital. -- This is a...
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...
Motorcyclist air lifted to hospital following Friday night crash
OMAHA, Neb. — Police said a motorcyclist was taken by helicopter to the hospital after a crash on Friday night. The crash happened near Highway 31 and Platteview Road in Gretna. Officials said the motorcyclist was hit by a car around 11:30 p.m. on Friday and, they are expected...
First responders rescue 2 children stuck inside vacant south Omaha grain elevator
OMAHA, Neb. — Six kids were inside of the vacant building connected to the grain elevators in south Omaha, and two of them got stuck on Saturday evening, authorities said. The grain elevators are located near 34th and Vinton streets. Omaha firefighters said four of the kids made it...
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.
Fire crews battle blaze at vacant north Omaha home
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha fire crews say a home under renovation suffered “significant damage” early Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to a home near 16th and Evans Streets around 4:40 a.m. The entire front half of the home was engulfed when crews arrived. 6 News learned at...
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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