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People in Omaha enjoy day despite harsh, frigid winds
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (291+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It was quite a day to be outside with wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. 2025 is coming to a close, but old man winter had one more storm before the new year. Despite harsh winds, neighbors…...
Extra funding helps expand critical Nebraska weather system that was almost shut down
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (558+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A system that helps keep food on your table and lets you know about the weather is getting a boost. "Weather data is becoming ubiquitous; everybody needs it, everybody uses it, whether they realize it or not,…...
911 outages reported in 3 Nebraska counties
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (112+ words) Nebraska state senator Loren Lippincott of Central City addressed the legislature on Thursday, saying that he is withdrawing his amendment that proposed Released Time for Religious Instruction (RTRI) ... 911 outages reported in 3 Nebraska counties Elkhorn center helps families get faster autism…...
Bo’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Rain holds off for Nebraska baseball game, rain returns tonight
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (311+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Due to rain lasting longer than predicted Friday night, the Oregon vs. Nebraska baseball game was postponed to 9 AM Saturday morning. The weather will cooperate for the game as it ... OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Due to rain lasting…...
First Alert 6 Weather Day: Morning rain exits but stronger storms likely tonight
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Monday is a First Alert 6 Weather Day with more than one round of storms likely. The first round is possible late Sunday night into early morning hours. This poses a much lower ... OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The morning…...
Emily’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Storm chances increase through the week
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (256+ words) After 8PM a few spotty storms move in from the NW and will continue E through the night. The best chances keep N of the Metro but recent forecast model runs are pointing to a few scattered t-showers ... OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT)…...
Pillen requests federal disaster funds for 27 Nebraska counties impacted by March blizzard
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (295+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Gov. Jim Pillen has asked the President Trump to declare Nebraska's snow and ice storm on March 18-19 a federal disaster. The governor's office estimates that most of the more than $64.8 million in damages are due to utility…...
Crews making progress, but thousands still without power in Omaha after ‘500-year ice event’
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (676+ words) (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District continued restoration efforts Friday ... 2025 OPPD outages were at about 20,000 on Friday. As of noon, about 7,500 in Douglas County were still without power ... OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District continued restoration efforts Friday throughout the…...
Nebraska DOT releases February 2025 traffic fatalities
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (185+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Department of Transportation has released the latest report of traffic fatalities in the state. On Wednesday, the Nebraska DOT reported that there were 17 ... Nebraska DOT releases February 2025 traffic fatalities LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Department…...
Over 30,000 in Omaha metro, surrounding areas without power amid blizzard conditions
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (113+ words) Due to a warm past couple of days, as well as rain, the streets have not been pre-treated for Wednesday's conditions. Over 30,000 in Omaha metro, surrounding areas without power amid blizzard conditions Thousands without power across Omaha as strong winds…...