Gina Dvorak

Gov. Pete Ricketts and other Nebraska officials are planning to give an update on back-to-school protocols for higher education amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Jean Stothert will be making an announcement during a news conference planned for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds and other Iowa officials are giving an update on the state’s COVID-19 response and school re-opening plans.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners heard from a judge Tuesday about how to spend some of the $166 million it received in CARES Act money.

Days after the Douglas County health director indicated legal hurdles prevented her from calling for a face mask mandate here, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts addressed concerns Monday that pressure was coming from his office.

A big thank you to everyone who came out to help us Stuff the Bus last week and dropped off their school supply donations in July at area Godfather’s Pizza locations.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts will be holding a back-to-school press briefing live at 10 a.m.

The Douglas County Health Department is conducting a special meeting Friday morning to discuss a face mask mandate.

Omaha Police on Friday reported details of a shooting incident Thursday evening following a traffic stop near 49th Street and NW Radial Highway.

Gov. Kim Reynolds will give an update on Iowa’s “Return to Learn” plan from the state capitol at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Authorities closed southbound Highway 75 at Q Street on Thursday afternoon to respond to a fatality on the JFK Freeway.

Omaha Police on Wednesday issued a timeline the department says accounts for the actions of officers during the Midtown protest last weekend.

Omaha Public Schools on Monday called off the rest of its summer activities and canceled plans for the Class of 2020′s postponed commencement ceremony.

With schools “a few short weeks” away from welcoming students and teachers back to area classrooms, the Nebraska State Education Association is calling for a face mask mandate in Douglas County, particularly in Omaha.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is addressing the Nebraska Legislature this morning.

Moving People 2Action is livestreaming a community event on its Facebook and YouTube channels.

Gov. Pete Ricketts and other Nebraska officials will commemorate Korean War Armistice Day and announce new projects at the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs.

Nebraska State Sen. Megan Hunt tweeted a riddle Wednesday morning that sparked a social media debate — but shouldn’t have, according to the governor’s spokesman.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts issued a release Wednesday rebuking State Sen. Ernie Chambers for comments he has made Monday as the Unicameral returned to session.

The Nebraska School Activities Association announced Monday that fall practices can begin in August as the organization prepares to proceed with fall sports as scheduled.

A man was taken into custody Monday after authorities said he shot his 16-year-old son with a small-caliber handgun, according to a report from the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Mutual of Omaha announced the “retirement” of its corporate logo Friday.

Douglas County residents struggling to pay their rent because of factors relating to the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be able to apply for CARES Act funds for that purpose.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will have a news conference at 9:30 Friday morning at Van Meter School near Des Moines.

A warrant has been issued for a 40-year-old man in the death of a 17-year-old who was stabbed in a vehicle in April, authorities said.

On Thursday afternoon, 6 News will welcome Mayor Jean Stothert back for her third interactive conversation with our viewers about the city’s COVID-19 response.

Meridian Clinical Research on Thursday announced they are looking for “participants” for a COVID-19 vaccine research study in Omaha, Norfolk, and Grand Island.

Starting next week, Kroger — parent company of Baker’s supermarkets — will require customers to wear masks when shopping in its stores.

After an “extensive national search,” Children’s Hospital and Medical Center announced Wednesday that Chanda Chacón has been selected to take the helm of the pediatric hospital.

On behalf of its four campuses, the University of Nebraska system has joined an amicus brief opposing new federal guidance requiring international college students to leave the United States if their coursework is online-only.

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg are having their weekly press conference today at 11:30 a.m. at All Cultures Equal Inc.

Council Bluffs Community School District will start their school year Aug. 24, with masks required “when social distancing is difficult or not possible.”

Gov. Pete Ricketts and other Nebraska officials will give an update on the state’s COVID-19 response at 10 a.m. Friday.

Five people were hurt Thursday evening in a crash just west of the South Omaha Veterans Memorial Bridge following a pursuit, according to Council Bluffs Police officers at the scene.

The Big Ten Conference on Thursday announced that fall sports schedules would be limited to others in the conference, should games be allowed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a letter to student families on Thursday, Millard Public Schools said the district had updated its reopening protocols for the fall, including a requirement for face masks in certain circumstances.

During an update on the local COVID-19 response, Mayor Jean Stothert said Wednesday that the city’s revenue losses due to the cancellation of several high-profile national events were lower than expected. Also on Wednesday, Douglas County Health Director Dr. Adi Pour unveiled a new risk dial to give residents a weekly snapshot of the status of COVID-19 in the county.

The funeral for Father Val Peter of Boys Town is underway Tuesday morning.

Starting Friday, more visitors will be allowed to enter Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium — and see more of it.

Gov. Pete Ricketts and other Nebraska officials will give an update on the state’s COVID-19 response at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Swastikas and other racist symbols and language painted on grass at Zorinsky Lake Park is being investigated by Omaha Police as a hate crime.

The families of four teen girls killed in a crash almost a year ago have filed a tort claim against Sarpy County.