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- Van Impaled On Guardrail
Pottawattamie County Sheriff's deputies and the Iowa State Patrol were called to a crash on northbound Interstate 29 Friday afternoon. There were reports of a person trapped inside, the guardrail was impaled through the van.
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- Update: 15-Year-Old Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting
A traffic stop results in an officer-involved shooting. Omaha police shut down the southbound lanes of 84th Street from Interstate 80 to G Street for hours Friday night.
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- A Closer Look at State's Budget Fix
State senators were given a huge challenge, to cut $335 million from the budget. Governor Dave Heineman says they did it and without raising our taxes. But he is concerned about cuts in three areas.
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- Arrest Made in January Murder
An arrest has been made in connection with the first homicide in Omaha this year.
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- Heineman Signs Massive Spending Cuts, No Tax Increase
A bill designed to cut an anticipated $335 million doolar shortfall has been signed into law by Governor Dave Heineman. As promised, it does not include a tax increase.
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- MAT Buses Equipped With Video Surveillance
In an effort to make riding the bus a safer experience, Metro Area Transit introduced its newest surveillance system. It consists of a system of cameras in every bus.
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- 60 YEARS OF CHANNEL 6
Channel 6 is marking its 60th year of broadcasting in the Omaha television market. For more information on our special coverage, click here. - Woman Shot At By Man Who Stole Her Money
A 28-year-old Omaha man is in police custody after he allegedly shot at a woman a day after stealing money from her.
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- Sen. Nelson To Vote Yes On Healthcare Debate
Senate Democrats moved a step closer Friday to passing a massive overhaul of the nation's health care system ... or did they? Nebraska Democrat, Senator Ben Nelson has eliminated the suspense. He will vote to bring the massive legislation to the Senate floor for debate, but he also included a clear warning.
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- Papillion Firefighter Resigns from State EMS Board
A former Papillion Chief Deputy on the fire department who was demoted to a starter firefighter for giving out answers to an exam has resigned from the state's EMS Board.
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- Push To Destroy Gambling Machines
It’s been 9 months since 18 gambling machines were seized.
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- Tryst Leads to DUI Charge
A 22-year-old Omaha woman was cited for DUI after she was allegedly having sex in a car in downtown Omaha.
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- Healthcare Debate: Sen. Johanns To Open All Offices
Given the intense public interest in -- and high volume of calls about -- the health care debate scheduled to take place in the U.S. Senate on Saturday, Nebraska Republican, Sen. Mike Johanns will keep all of his offices staffed that day.
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- Metro Community College Files Lawsuit Over State Aid
Metropolitan Community College has sued Nebraska's five other community colleges in an effort to collect millions in state aid dollars.
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- Saved Worker Thanks Rescuers
"I would like to give a huge heartfelt thank you to all the rescue personnel that saved my life."
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- Plea Deal Reached in Elkhorn Murder
Prosecutors have dismissed a first-degree murder charge against an alleged co-conspirator in the death of Brian Carson. In exchange, Ryan King pleaded guilty Friday to criminal conspiracy.
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- Fight Outside Metro Restaurant
Omaha police are called to break up a fight outside a metro restaurant; but by the time they arrived, the suspect had left.
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- ISU Professor Offers Credit Card Advice
Just in the time for holiday shoppers: Hira offers advice on breaking credit addiction.
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- Teenagers Booked In Omaha Burglary
Two teenagers are in custody in connection to a burglary. The homeowner says she returned in time to see the teens running from the house.
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- Pharmacist Dimes Out Couple Stocking Up On Pseudoephedrine
A Council Bluffs, Iowa couple are facing charges after making too many purchases of pseudoephedrine. Investigators believe the husband and wife intended to make meth.
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- 60 Year Sentence Upheld For Killer Of 6-Year-Old
The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a juvenile who was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murdering a 6-year-old Omaha girl. The ruling was issued on Friday.
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- Nebraska Jobless Rate Remains Far Below National Average
Nebraska's unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent in October. The new information was reported Friday morning by the State Department of Labor.
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- Senators Balance Budget Without Tax Hikes
It's finished and they did it without raising taxes as Governor Heineman had called for. Nebraska lawmakers Friday morning passed a large package of spending cuts to close to close a $334 million state budget gap.
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- Accident Investigation
An suv slams into a building at a high rate of speed leading police to believe the driver may have been street racing. - Witness Tackles Robber
A witness took a foot-chase into his own hands when he tackled a robber. He had just been released from jail himself.
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- Update: Coach Accused of Sexual Assault
A well-known soccer coach and trainer accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl bonded out of jail Thursday evening.
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- Council Seat at Center of Controversy
There are allegations of a power struggle between political parties within the Omaha city council. And it’s centered around Republican Chuck Sigerson’s seat, which is currently empty while he recovers from a heart attack and stroke.
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- Man Arrested for October Robbery
Omaha Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection to a robbery which happened back on October 27.
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- Keno Earnings Revealed
Third quarter Keno earnings released.
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- Sexting Dangers
The subject of sexting hit headlines again in recent days with the controversy swirling around former Miss California Carrie Prejean. She admits sending one sex video to her boyfriend when she was 17. Prejean calls it the biggest mistake of her life. Experts are using this as an example for parents to show their children about the dangers of sexting.
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- Arson Fire In Van
Patricia Stewart has her van back from the repair shop but she’s left with a burning question. Why someone would set it on fire.
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- Update: Shaken Baby Jayden's Surgery Successful
Jayden Roland, a 2-month-old baby who suffered traumatic injuries as a result of being shaken, underwent surgery Thursday at Children's Hospital.
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- Woman Steals Thousands from OHA
A woman tries to cheat the system and takes nearly $14,000 from Omaha Housing Authority. The 36-year-old woman was part of a family self sufficiency program, but is now under arrest.
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- Update On Drunk Driving Sentence
Buccaneer Bay drunk driver sentenced.
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- Ex-Girlfriend's Nude Pictures Posted
A Heartland woman has contacted Omaha Police because she believes nude pictures and video her ex-boyfriend took of her are being placed on the Internet.
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- House Arrest Inmate Dies
A house arrest inmate has died six days after starting his sentence for second offense DUI.
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- 3,000 Near Homeless Families To Receive Thanksgiving Dinner
Volunteers at the Open Door Mission are stuffing the trucks, getting ready to deliver 3,000 meals to near homeless families in time for Thanksgiving.
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- Pre-Schooler Bruised and Scarred
Omaha investigators made a gruesome discovery after they were called out to Project Harmony. Now a Heartland mother faces child abuse charges, her son a ward of the state.
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- Shoplifting & Urination Charges
A Heartland woman faces a number of charges after a bizarre scene plays out in front of customers at the Crossroads Mall. It started with an alleged shoplifting and quickly turned much worse.
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- Nebraska State Patrol Launches Holiday Enforcement
In an effort to drive home the message “seat belts save lives” the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) will participate in the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
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- Update: Victim Identified In Train vs Car Crash
A Lincoln man was on his way to work Thursday morning when, police say, he ignored the warning lights at a railroad crossing. Huy Nguyen's car was hit by an Amtrak train, killing him.
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- Government Wants Speedier Screenings At Airports
The Homeland Security Department wants to expand speedy screening of preapproved, low risk air travelers arriving in the United States to most international airports in the country. - Stress & Smoking Link
Anyone who had tried will tell you, quitting smoking is one of the most difficult addictions to kick. Now there is research that shows it gets more difficult if we're under financial stress.
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- Mobile Park Manager Busted For Embezzlement
A Lincoln woman is in custody for stealing money from her employer.
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- Iowa Senator Gives Okay To Transfer Gitmo Detainees To U.S.
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin says he backs a proposal to move terrorism detainees from Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to an Illinois prison.
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- UNL Vice Chancellor Hired By New Mexico State
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has named a University of Nebraska vice chancellor the new president of NMSU.
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- Bank Owes Money To Couple
A Lancaster County jury has found for a Lincoln couple who sued Wells Fargo Bank and a bank employee for the loss of thousands of dollars.
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- Repeat Drunk Driver Sentenced
Drunk hit and run driver sentenced in Cass County.
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- Coach Arrested; Player Says She Was Sexually Assaulted
An Elkhorn soccer coach has been arrested after one of his former players tells police he sexually assaulted her.
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- Omaha Parent Offered Diversion for Child Neglect Ticket
Channel 6 News has learned that an Omaha parent ticketed last week for child neglect is a candidate for a diversion program.
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