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Nebraska State News

Troopers arrest man and identify one of his passengers as a 16-year-old missing Utah girl...

Missing Utah teen found during I-80 traffic stop

Updated: 24 minutes ago
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By 10/11 NOW
Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested a man and identified one of his passengers as a missing 16-year-old girl from Utah during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon.

Crime

Terence Crawford file photo

Boxer Terence Crawford reports burglary at his northwest Omaha home

Updated: 29 minutes ago
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By 6 News staff reports
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after several articles of jewelry were taken from Omaha-native fighter Terence “Bud” Crawford’s residence last week.

News

Plastic lumber processed in Omaha

Hard-to-recycle items transforming into lumber at Omaha facility

Updated: 35 minutes ago
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By Marlo Lundak
First Star Recycling is transforming your recycled items into lumber at their one-of-a-kind Omaha facility.

News

Lincoln Police investigate death at The Lodge apartments in Lincoln.

Woman arrested for double homicide after hitting two men with car, Lincoln Police say

Updated: 39 minutes ago
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By 10/11 NOW
Lincoln Police arrested a woman after they say she intentionally hit and killed two men with her car.

News

Prescribed burn planned at Fontenelle Forest

Updated: 55 minutes ago
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By Jacob Comer
Fontenelle Forest is planning a prescribed burn this week to help manage the habitat.

6 On Your Side

Anxiety over passports is growing for overseas travelers

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Laura Sambol
Anxiety is growing among people who are planning to travel overseas this summer. Travel experts say passports are taking longer to get back due to a spike in demand.

News

Omaha firefighters respond to Hascall Street house fire

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 6 News staff reports
Smoke from an Omaha house could be seen lingering across I-80 Monday afternoon.

Regional

Police say texts regarding shootings sent to several high schools in the Ozarks are unfounded; police investigating

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The incidents happened at Springfield’s Kickapoo High School, Ozark High School, Carthage High School, and Branson High School.

Nebraska State News

Kearney man sent to prison for sex, child porn crimes

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KSNB Local4
A Kearney man accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old girl is now headed to prison.

Nebraska State News

Nebraska state troopers arrest driver for road rage during Saturday’s snow

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By 6 News staff reports
The Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Missouri man after a road rage incident on Interstate 80 near Ogallala Saturday night in the midst of heavy snow.
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Crime

Man accused in standoff on roof of Omaha McDonald’s charged with felony

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By 6 News staff reports
The man who allegedly tried to start a fire, climbed to the top of a McDonald’s and refused to come down for hours made a court appearance.

Regional

Law enforcement reports unfounded swatting threats made at area high schools

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
North Kansas City and Knob Noster high schools have determined that reported shooting threats are unfounded.

Nebraska State News

Voting now open for State Fair’s Battle of the Bands competition

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By KSNB Local4
There are 48 bands from across the state that have entered and are eligible for the inaugural contest.

Entertainment

ODESZA coming to CHI Health Center this fall

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jacob Comer
The Grammy-nominated duo ODESZA will soon start a new nationwide tour, which includes a stop in Omaha.

Iowa State News

Concerned Iowa residents gather to discuss proposed CO2 pipelines

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Bella Caracta
Sunday, Iowa residents came together for a town hall asking what they can do about three proposed CO2 pipelines. Each one would go through dozens of counties in Iowa.

Regional

More relatives of Colorado shooting victims sue Sturm Ruger

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The gunman in the March 22, 2021, shooting at the King Soopers store in Boulder legally bought the Ruger AR-556, investigators said.

Nebraska State News

Four dogs killed in Lincoln house fire over the weekend

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By 10/11 NOW
LFR said there were several animals in the home but four dogs did not survive. Two people were also rescued from the burning home.

News

Nebraska health systems & medical centers lifting mask requirements

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By 6 News staff reports
This follows CHI Health lifting masking requirements on March 20.

Sports

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Seattle 4 Region champion will face the winner of the Greenville 1 region that has South Carolina playing Maryland on Monday night.

News

Omaha firefighters rescue cat from Sunday morning house fire

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:44 PM CDT
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By Jacob Comer
A fire caused heavy damage to a home Sunday morning.

News

Union Pacific becomes second railroad to drop push for one-person crews

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:29 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry’s longstanding push to cut train crews down to one person as lawmakers and regulators increasingly focus on rail safety following last month’s fiery derailment in Ohio.

News

Pedestrian struck, killed in Omaha crash Saturday night

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT
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By Jacob Comer
Police say an elderly man died after being struck by a car Saturday night.

News

Motorcyclist dies, pickup truck driver arrested after fatal Omaha crash

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:08 PM CDT
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By Jacob Comer
One person died and another was arrested after a crash this weekend involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle.

Crime

Omaha arson suspect allegedly climbs to McDonald’s roof, refuses to come down for hours

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 11:03 AM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
A man spent hours on the roof of a McDonald’s overnight.

Nebraska State News

‘National Antique Tractor Pull Championship’ roars through Lincoln

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
Tractor pull enthusiasts and competitors from all over came to the Lancaster County Event Center to test their metal against massive amounts of weight.

News

Small Iowa town raises funds for child development center, relieving lack of child care services

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
Finding enough childcare in rural communities can be tough. It’s an issue that parents in Griswold, Iowa are finding a solution to.

Health

Omaha residents get checkups at annual free health fair

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Saturday, Omaha residents were able to get a free check-up.

Politics

Protestors gather in Council Bluffs against proposed changes to child labor laws

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Erin Hartley
Saturday, parents and union workers from across Iowa gathered to protest proposed rollbacks to Iowa’s child labor laws.

Nebraska State News

State Troopers performs traffic stop, end up delivering DoorDash meals

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Abigail Carrera
Nebraska State Troopers who initially performed a traffic stop in Scottsbluff unexpectedly ended up delivering a few DoorDash meals.

News

Omaha crews respond to 2 Saturday morning house fires

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By Jacob Comer
Crews were kept busy Saturday responding to two separate house fires.

Crime

Lincoln man pleads ‘no contest’ in manslaughter case involving neighbor’s death

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 1:48 PM CDT
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By Ellis Wiltsey
In 2021, Timothy McPeak was originally arrested and was going to be charged with second-degree murder after his then-neighbor Luis Nogurea, 76, was found dead in the hallway of their shared apartment complex near 10th and E Streets.

State

Winside teacher accused of sexual relationship with student to head back to court after breaking bond

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 1:35 PM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
A 25-year-old Winside teacher who was accused of having a relationship with a 17-year-old male student in January is now back in court after allegedly violating her bond by writing a letter to the victim.

Nebraska State News

Two people hospitalized, one animal injured in Lincoln house fire

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:52 AM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
Two people were transported to a hospital after a house fire east of Lincoln High School Saturday morning.

News

Top 6 on 6: This week’s most-watched videos - March 24

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By Jacob Comer
Below are WOWT’s most watched videos, most clicked stories, and most engaged social media posts for the week ending Friday, March 24.

Iowa State News

Iowa Department of Natural Resources working to rid water supply of PFAS

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Brent Weber
What we can’t see in the tap water we drink has always had our attention.

Regional

Minnesota nuclear plant shuts down for leak; residents worry

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A Minnesota utility began shutting down a nuclear power plant near Minneapolis on Friday after failing to stop the release of radioactive material it says is not dangerous but has prompted concerns among nearby residents.

News

Omaha pastor testifies against drag show ban bill

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
A hearing was held Friday in the judiciary committee for LB371, a bill that would ban minors from drag shows.

Politics

Nebraska Legislature rule change proposed as senators brace for more filibusters

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Cassie Crowe and Gina Dvorak
A day after Nebraska lawmakers voted to advance a ban on gender-affirming care for youth, senators were expressing their frustration with filibusters as they looked ahead to next week’s first full day of floor debate.

Education

UNO researchers make progress on preventing violent acts through chatbots

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Laura Sambol
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Omaha are making progress on a new approach to help stop violence before it even starts. They’ve begun testing a chatbot prototype that will eventually be used to help people report critical information.

News

Vandals bust several windows in south Omaha neighborhood

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
Thousands of dollars in broken glass have caught the attention of Omaha Police.

News

Omaha landscapers hopeful for warmer weather to jumpstart business

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT
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By Craig Nigrelli
For smaller landscaping companies, the warmer weather in March is a welcome sight.

6 On Your Side

BBB Tips on protecting yourself when using ChatGPT

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By Jacqueline Fernandez
Are robots coming to steal your time, money, and maybe even your heart?

News

Meet Mopani, the Omaha zoo’s newest baby elephant

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
The elephant born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium earlier this month has received his name.

State

Two dead, three hospitalized in Hastings crash

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:46 AM CDT
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By Danielle Shenk
A crash in Hastings involving a pickup and a car killed two people and sent three others to the hospital on Thursday.

State

One person killed in overnight house fire in Greenwood

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:43 AM CDT
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By Ryan Swanigan
At least four rural departments worked to put out the flames at a home on the east side of town.

News

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:22 AM CDT
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By Zane Culjat
Nelnet, the student loan service company based in Lincoln, is cutting an additional 550 positions in its diversified services division.

News

Metro’s ORBT hits millionth ride, officials say ridership steadily increasing

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak
Officials with Metro Transit say ridership on ORBT buses has been steadily increasing, leading to their milestone millionth ride this month.

Regional

After Denver school shooting, an outcry erupts over security

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:20 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and COLLEEN SLEVIN and JESSE BEDAYN
The shooting happened just before 10 a.m. in an office area as Austin Lyle was undergoing a search as part of a “safety plan" that required him to be patted down daily, officials said.

Entertainment

Record attendance anticipated for 19th year of ‘Playing With Fire’ at Midtown Crossing

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:56 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Organizers for the 19th edition of the Playing with Fire summer concert series say they’re expecting quite the turnout for the Turner Park tradition.

Community

Wildlife Safari Park to open Saturday for 25th season

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
An Omaha metro mainstay for family fun will kick off its season this Saturday.
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