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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 2h

BREAKING -- Crews called to fire in building near Carter Lake, Iowa

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 8h

As of this week, the busy intersection at 38th and Farnam is shut down. It’s the latest step in the streetcar construction in Blackstone. Some business owners are especially worried about this latest closure.

Omaha business owners raise concerns over latest closure in Blackstone

As of this week, the busy intersection at 38th and Farnam is shut down. Some business owners are especially worried about this latest closure.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 8h

Winter is coming, and an Omaha senior citizen desperately needs a home improvement she can’t afford - but the relief of a city program has turned to disappointment.

Omaha homeowner blocked from city grant to pay for siding

Winter is coming, and an Omaha senior citizen desperately needs a home improvement she can’t afford - but the relief of a city program has turned to disappointment.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 8h

Omaha firefighters performed a rescue on the Bob Kerrey Bridge this morning.

Omaha firefighters perform rescue on Bob Kerrey Bridge

This morning, Omaha firefighters made a daring rescue on the Bob Kerrey Bridge, hours of training paying off.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 9h

A man accused of committing sex trafficking crimes in several states in March is now facing additional charges.

Sex trafficking suspect facing additional charges in Omaha federal court

A man accused of committing sex trafficking crimes in several states in March is now facing additional charges.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 9h

A woman in Michigan won a big lottery prize with the help of ChatGPT

Woman wins $100K lottery prize with numbers picked from ChatGPT

A woman in Michigan turned to artificial intelligence to help her win a big lottery prize.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 9h

Comedian John Mulaney's "Mister Whatever" tour will be in Omaha this spring

Comedian John Mulaney’s ‘Mister Whatever’ tour hitting Omaha in the spring

Comic John Mulaney is planning a tour stop in Omaha next year.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 10h

The case against a man claiming self-defense in a deadly Midtown stabbing will go to trial.

Suspect in Omaha Midtown stabbing will head to trial

The case against a man claiming self-defense in a deadly Midtown stabbing will go to trial.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 10h

Have you overpaid for items at a Casey's?

Class-action lawsuit alleges Casey’s not honoring in-store discounts

A class-action lawsuit filed in Iowa is accusing the gas station chain of charging customers full price on items advertised at a discount in stores in five states.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 10h

A murder-suicide last week left an Omaha family without their mother after a man who had recently been released from prison killed a woman and then himself.

Murder-suicide leaves Omaha family without mother

A murder-suicide last week left an Omaha family without their mother after a man who had recently been released from prison killed a woman and then himself.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 11h

A plea for help on Facebook is leading to new partnerships among Omaha businesses.

Omaha businesses supporting each other amid construction struggles

A plea for help on Facebook is leading to new partnerships among Omaha businesses supporting each other as prices for supplies increase.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 11h

Gov. Jim Pillen requested federal aid for several Nebraska counties in September following a deadly storm in August.

Trump promises $15 million in disaster aid to Nebraska

President Donald Trump says he’s approved $15 million in federal aid for storm recovery efforts in Nebraska.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 11h

A Nebraska system that helps keep food on your table and lets you know about the weather is getting a boost.

Extra funding helps expand critical Nebraska weather system that was almost shut down

A system that helps keep food on your table and lets you know about the weather is getting a boost.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 11h

BREAKING -- A motorcyclist was critically hurt in crash with another vehicle in North Omaha during the Wednesday evening commute.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 12h

Last defendants in Omaha kidnapping case are sentenced

Two more people were sentenced to prison for a terrifying kidnapping case in Omaha.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 12h

You might see a centerpiece for the Old Market’s cultural hub sprouting up during your drive downtown.

Lauritzen Gardens’ satellite location growing in Old Market

Polina Gardens is Lauritzen Gardens’ first satellite location.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 13h

Small businesses across the metro are raising prices as ingredient and supply costs continue to climb, forcing owners to choose between stable pricing and staying in business.

Rising costs force Omaha small businesses to raise prices

Small businesses across the metro are raising prices as ingredient and supply costs continue to climb, forcing owners to choose between stable pricing and staying in business.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 13h

If you plan on slicing up prime rib for holiday dinners this year, you might want to start looking now — and prepare to pay more.

Nebraska lawmakers, farmers push back on Trump’s plan to import Argentine beef

A local butcher in the business for 60 years said he has seen high beef prices before, but does not agree with President Trump's plan to import meat from Argentina.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 13h

USDA reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 14h

The Wyoming Capitol was evacuated after someone found a suspected explosive device — and brought it inside

Suspected explosive device prompts Wyoming Capitol evacuation

A suspected explosive device has prompted the evacuation of the Wyoming Capitol building in Cheyenne.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 15h

The Omaha Airport Authority shared concept images of a new paid-access lounge set to open at Eppley Airfield in 2027.

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