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Omaha's Riverfront reopens after flooding from the Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. — The Riverfront has reopened in Omaha after flooding on the Missouri River. Lewis & Clark Landing, which includes the Urban Beach, Riverfront Plaza, marina, sand volleyball courts, and the pedestrian bridge between Heartland of America Park and the landing, reopened Thursday, officials said. This content is...
Experts share tips to stay safe during the 4th of July celebrations
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Fire Department's Battalion Chief, Coby Werner, shared tips on fireworks, grilling and water safety. Werner said the 4th of July is one of the busiest days for the fire department. He said the most common calls the department gets are related to people not handling...
Omaha sees more rain so far in 2024 compared to all of 2022
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After an incredible amount of rain earlier this week, the year of 2024 has now reached an official 22.59″ of precipitation in Omaha, as of June 3rd. This is more than the entire year of 2022 (22.55″) and closing in on the total for 2023 (24.98″). In fact, on Tuesday, July 2nd the area totaled 2.08″, breaking the daily precipitation record of 1.28″ set back in 1958.
Omaha man sentenced for possessing stolen mail, identity theft
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Below is a list of sentences handed down in federal court Wednesday in the District of Nebraska, as provided by U.S. Attorney Susan T. Lehr’s office. Michael B. Emmanuel, 37, of Omaha, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for possession of stolen mail and unauthorized use of access devices, plus a mandatory consecutive two years for aggravated identity theft. Emmanuel will serve three years of supervised release and must pay $32,972.71 in restitution when his prison term is complete.
Police searching for 3 juveniles who allegedly robbed fireworks tent in south Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police are searching for three juveniles who allegedly robbed a fireworks tent early Thursday morning. Officers responded to a Wild Willy's Fireworks tent, located near S 36th and Q streets, around 3:09 a.m. A representative of Wild Willy's told officers that the juveniles took fireworks...
'Happy birthday': Omaha celebrates 150th birthday in 2004 with ginormous cake and KETV's Rob McCartney
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha celebrated its 150th birthday in 2004 with a giant 1,350 sq. ft. cake and thousands lining up to grab a slice, including KETV's own Rob McCartney. The celebration started off like any other birthday party with singing "Happy Birthday," and while McCartney emceed the event, Mayor Mike Fahey and Omaha 150 chair Bruce Lawrenson took the honors of cutting the ginormous cake.
82-year-old man dies after apparent drowning in Plattsmouth
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — An 82-year-old man died after an apparent drowning in Plattsmouth. Deputies responded to Beaver Lake around 9:14 a.m. Wednesday after a call of CPR in progress for a possible drowning. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and Richard Pflugfelder was taken to Bellevue Medical Center, where he was...
17-year-old critically hurt after firework incident in southeast Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A 17-year-old was critically hurt by a firework. Omaha first responders found the victim just after 10 p.m. Wednesday near South 20th and 'K' streets. It's unclear what injuries the victim sustained. The investigation into what led up to the incident is ongoing.
'This is still an issue': High thefts of Hyundai and Kia models continue
OMAHA, Neb. — Thefts of Kia and Hyundai's are still high in the metro. Omaha police said they make up about 34% of vehicle thefts this year. Christina Whalen is a recent victim. She parked her car on the street outside her home Wednesday night and Thursday morning; it...
Video released of suspects in Omaha shooting
New video has been released in an Omaha shooting that sent two young women to the hospital. Investigators shared video of two people suspected of being involved in the incident at Levi Carter Park just after midnight early on May 25th. In the video, a group of people mills about...
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