6 News staff reports
Omaha, Neb.
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The event is part of several Memorial Day holiday weekend events involving Patriotic Productions.
Officers were investigating what lead to a man getting shot in the chest a little after 6:30 p.m.
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Catch up with today’s updates from data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported by health officials across Nebraska and western Iowa.
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At least 60 high school students walked out of Benson High School at noon Thursday in protest of recent gun violence.
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Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert married Dr. J. Kevin O’Rourke in a private ceremony Wednesday.
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Firefighters were called to the scene of an outbuilding fire early Wednesday outside of Ashland.
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Animal neglect charges are pending against an Iowa woman.
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A bill in Iowa that would get rid of sales taxes on sanitary products and diapers is now headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk.
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Omaha drivers can expect traffic changes as various lane restrictions have been announced for this week by the Omaha Public Works Department.
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A Nebraska inmate sentenced to life in prison for murder died Monday.
Catch up with today’s updates from data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported by health officials across Nebraska and western Iowa.
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The flying community mourns the loss of a pilot who died in a crash at Wayne Municipal Airport.
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An exit ramp on I-80 in Omaha will close overnight Monday.
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The Fremont community is mourning the loss of a recent graduate.
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It was a busy weekend for the Nebraska State Patrol, with two chases Saturday night involving drivers going over 100 mph.
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One person was sent to the hospital overnight after a shooting.
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Law enforcement is warning parents of the dangers of online sextortion.
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A 13-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital overnight with a gunshot wound in the chest.
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It’s Free Fishing and Park Entry Day across all Nebraska state parks Saturday.
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Nebraska records a billion dollars in monthly tax receipts for the first time in state history.
Catch up with today’s updates from data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported by health officials across Nebraska and western Iowa.
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A man accused of a robbery and an attempted robbery appeared in court Friday.
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Law enforcement in the Omaha Metro will be cracking down on seatbelt law.
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The final Douglas County ballots before canvassing were counted Friday and further solidified who will be facing off in November.
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A Douglas County judge has denied a 19-year-old’s attempt to get his alleged confession to murder thrown out.
Catch up with today’s updates from data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported by health officials across Nebraska and western Iowa.
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A man was arrested Sunday evening in Montgomery County after allegedly hitting two children and an adult woman while drunk.
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Officials are trying to figure out the cause of a crash Wednesday night.
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Omaha fire crews responded to a house fire Wednesday morning, reporting heavy flames coming from the main floor of a house.
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Omaha Police are investigating whether a robbery and attempted robbery were pulled off by the same man early Wednesday morning.
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An unidentified woman allegedly stole a cat from the local Humane Society.
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SHARE Omaha kicked off its Do Good Days on Tuesday, urging residents to find ways to support the nonprofits in their community.
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A Douglas County man previously charged with child enticement is now facing charges of possessing child porn.
Catch up with today’s updates from data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported by health officials across Nebraska and western Iowa.
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Greg Cutchall, founder of several popular local restaurants and franchises, died Monday, according to a spokesperson of Cutchall Management Co.
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Thankfully there are no injuries from a car fire and explosion on West Dodge Road Monday.
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A large house fire occurred early Sunday morning and left two people injured.
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For the last two years, COVID-19 has made an impact on many events in the metro area.
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Crews respond to a two-vehicle crash in Omaha Saturday.
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Following months of climbing gas prices, the price at the pump is now at a record high in Iowa.
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An Iowa road construction worker was hit and killed by a car near Red Oak Thursday.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska reported sentencing updates throughout the week from drug charges, transportation of child pornography, and conspiracy to produce fake documents.
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The latest provisional election counts from the Douglas County Election Commission solidified the preliminary results in the close Democratic race for sheriff.
Catch up with today’s updates from data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported by health officials across Nebraska and western Iowa.
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