Mike McKnight is an MMJ/Reporter at WOWT. With 48 years of reporting experience, he focuses on themes such as animal care, real estate, and environmental issues, including climate change and water management. Mike has been featured in numerous outlets, including KALB-TV, NBC12 - WWBT, and Action News 5.
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Mike McKnight's coverage revolves around local news in the United States, particularly focusing on Omaha and Nebraska. He extensively covers evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements related to crime, family & relationships, entertainment news, personal finance with emphasis on lawsuits, scams, and construction projects.
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By: Mike McKnight
AT&T is apologizing for a lengthy internet outage affecting some customers in West Omaha.
By: Mike McKnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A South Omaha family spent about three weeks without running water following a dispute with the Metropolitan Utilities District over a broken water valve. After a First Alert 6 investigation, the utility paid for the repair.
Customers seek local contact, regulatory oversight after weeks without service Published Jul. 22, 2026 at 10:57 AM GMT+2 |
By: Mike McKnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Small electric and gas-powered bikes are not just toys for teens. Some adults who cannot afford a car rely on them for transportation.
By: Mike McKnight
. Last week, First Alert 6 reported on two senior men whose only means of transportation were stolen from outside a North Omaha convenience store. One day after that report aired, both bikes were returned.
By: Mike McKnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - This hot weather would make most homeowners excited to have a backyard pool. But for two families, it is a reminder of a contractor who left them deeper in debt than expected — and their path to justice depends on how law enforcement views their complaint.
By: Mike McKnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A disabled Omaha man is shocked to learn that a federally funded program he relied on at home has been cut — and he found out because his lawn stopped being mowed.
By: Mike McKnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Standing Bear Lake in northwest Omaha is one of the best places to cast a line in the city. Renovations a few years ago included a handicap-accessible pier designed to give kids and wheelchair users easier access to the water.
By: Mike Mcknight
In two Omaha neighborhoods miles apart, neighbors have filed the same complaint: a property has become a dangerous eyesore and something needs to be done.
By: Mike McKnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers and residents in a near South Omaha neighborhood say a wasteful nuisance has been ignored too long. After getting only a trickle of answers, they contacted First Alert 6 to investigate.
