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News

Nebraska jumped to the forefront of monitoring for outbreaks after two dogs died in 2004. But...

Nebraska officials issue health alert for Glenn Cunningham Lake

Updated: 6 minutes ago
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska’s Department of Environment and Energy has issued health alerts for harmful algae blooms at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha, as well as two other lakes in the state.

National

FILE - United Auto Workers members and supporters picket outside a General Motors facility in...

United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line

Updated: 20 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
The union went on strike Sept. 14 when it couldn’t reach agreements on new contracts with Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis.

Iowa

A North Carolina woman died after being struck by a tractor-trailer in southwest Iowa Friday...

North Carolina woman killed in Fremont County, Iowa crash

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By 6 News staff reports
A North Carolina woman died after being struck by a tractor-trailer in southwest Iowa Friday morning.

Nebraska

Palmyra two-vehicle crash kills Lincoln woman

Lincoln woman killed in two-car crash in Palmyra

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 10/11 NOW
The crash happened on Highway 2 at I Road a little around 5:45 p.m. Thursday evening.

Crime

Zachary Scheich and Angela Navarro

Woman in jail for helping 26-year-old pose as high school student, Lincoln Police say

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 10/11 NOW
A 22-year-old woman is in jail, accused of pretending to be the mother of Zachary Scheich, who allegedly posed as a high school student and is facing felony charges.

Crime

Joseph Reyna.

Lincoln man accused of peeping in windows pleads no contest

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By 10/11 NOW
This is just one of nearly a dozen times that he’s been caught looking into stranger’s windows.

6 On Your Side

The Council Bluffs Police Department is warning of a phone scam involving bail payment in...

Council Bluffs Police, other authorities continue warning of phone scam

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By 6 News staff reports
The Council Bluffs Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies in Iowa are again warning of a phone scam involving bail payment in exchange for clearing their name.

Regional

The hunters quickly determined it was a doe, which the Missouri Department of Conservation...

Bow hunter harvests rare 18-point doe, officials confirm

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara and Debra Worley
A man in Missouri has been hunting since he was old enough to hold a weapon, but none of his hunts have been as successful as his last hunt.

Crime

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office captures wanted felon

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By 6 News staff reports
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Fugitive Warrant Unit said Thursday it has captured a wanted felon.

National

Tyson Foods, along with Perdue Farms, is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor...

Tyson, Perdue under investigation for possible child labor violations

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource
The U.S. Department of Labor is now investigating Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods over possible child labor law violations.
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Community

Omaha’s P.A.C.E unveils new turf fields after donors step up

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Brent Weber
After investigations into former board members, P.A.C.E. counts on community support to continue providing sports opportunities for families.

Nebraska

Study: Blacks incarcerated at higher rates in Nebraska, Iowa

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Gina Dvorak and Will Jackson
A new study by a national nonprofit shows that Nebraska and Iowa are among states with the highest ratios of Blacks to whites among their prison populations.

Nebraska

Scarlet and Cream Singers to perform at Husker game Saturday for 50th anniversary

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Brian Mastre
While budget cuts ended the Scarlet and Cream singers 15 years ago, a 50th-anniversary reunion is planned — in the most public way possible.

News

Senate bill would restrict corporate ownership of farms

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Conner Hendricks
“I agree with the concept to keep the big corporations out from owning the land, especially foreign countries.”

First Alert Weather

Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast - Record heat on track starting Friday

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Emily Roehler
By Friday most of E Nebraska and W Iowa will make the climb to the 90s

News

New life brought to rundown north Omaha apartment complex

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By John Chapman
There’s new life being brought to a northwest Omaha apartment complex many are dead.

6 On Your Side

Council Bluffs bank gives advice on avoiding fraud

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Bella Caracta
While the number of reported frauds nationally declined from 2021 to 2022, the amount lost went up.

Crime

Lincoln man who shot at DHHS caseworkers thought they were police officers, court documents show

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By 10/11 NOW
A 28-year-old DHHS employee was shot while responding to a home to do a child welfare check.

Education

Nebraska-Omaha’s ‘Code Crush’ gets middle school girls interested in tech

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Johan Marin
The program is now nine years old and it changes every year.

Economy

Omaha expert offers advice to consumers trapped in cycle of credit card debt

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Craig Nigrelli
People are falling deeper and deeper into the trap of putting too many daily expenses on plastic.

Crime

Authorities ask for help locating skid loader, landscaping equipment stolen in west Omaha

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Gina Dvorak
Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a trailer with landscaping equipment was stolen from a west Omaha neighborhood.

News

Bicyclist taken to hospital with serious injury after being struck by car in Omaha

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By 6 News staff reports
A crash involving a bicycle in Omaha sent one man to the hospital with a serious injury Thursday.

Nebraska

Second round of rental assistance now available for Nebraskans

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By 6 News staff reports
The program is not available for residents of Douglas County.

News

Douglas County issues burn ban going into effect Friday

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:34 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
The Douglas County Fire Chiefs are placing a burn ban on the entire county starting Friday.

Regional

Mom of Colorado man killed by police after taking ‘heroic’ actions to stop gunman settles with city

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:33 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A Colorado city has reached a $2.8 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by the mother of a man killed by police in 2021.

Nebraska

Team Jack Radiothon raises money for childhood brain cancer research

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:21 PM CDT
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By Kierstin Foote
For the 11th straight year, radio stations across Nebraska are banding together for the Team Jack Radiothon to raise funds and awareness about childhood brain cancer.

Crime

25-year-old shot Wednesday afternoon in north Omaha neighborhood

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:06 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that left at 25-year-old with an ankle injury.

Iowa

Man charged with killing Algona police officer back in Iowa

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:54 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Court documents show the man charged with killing a police officer will be arraigned next month.

Regional

Spotted lanternfly has spread to Illinois, threatening to crops and trees

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:47 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Illinois Department of Agriculture said a sighting of one of the winged adult insects was reported on Sept. 16.

Nebraska

Nebraska Regents to discuss plans for $450M Memorial Stadium upgrade

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:12 AM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider some big plans for the home of the Huskers at their next meeting on Oct. 5.

Regional

Murder suspect mistakenly released from Indianapolis jail captured in Minnesota, police say

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The suspect was mistakenly released just two days after he was arrested because of a faulty records review by clerks, officials said.

Health

New north Omaha facility puts emphasis on community wellness

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Brent Weber
The new Community Wellness Collaborative is a joint effort of Nebraska Medicine and UNMC providing resources to build a healthier North Omaha future.

6 On Your Side

Lack of service frustrates Verizon customers in rural Iowa town

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Mike McKnight
In Logan, Iowa, they like to talk about Panther football... if the cell calls go through, that is.

News

Iowa has lost half of its soil richness

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
Researchers at Iowa State University say Iowa has lost half of its soil richness, due in part to farming practices.

6 On Your Side

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to zero in on accessible parking violations in October

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak
Throughout the month of October, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be cracking down on accessible parking violations.

Politics

Court dismisses Nebraska Sen. Hunt’s defamation lawsuit against conservative group

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
The lawsuit filed by Nebraska State Sen. Megan Hunt against the Nebraska Freedom Coalition was dismissed in district court on Wednesday.

Health

‘I finally feel free’: Nebraska teen credits mental health program for saving her life

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:09 PM CDT
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By Jacqueline Fernandez
A young Nebraska woman was close to taking her own life. Thankfully, a local program saved her.

First Alert Weather

Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast - Feeling more like summer as we head into October

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Emily Roehler
After several beautiful fall days we are getting ready for the return of summer-like heat!

Huskers

Huskers selling pieces of court from historic Volleyball Day in Nebraska

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Nick Stavas
Husker fans can now own a part of the historic day.

Nebraska

Nebraska lawmaker proposes interim studies on affordable housing amid crisis

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
A shortage in affordable housing has become a crisis in Nebraska. Now, state lawmakers are exploring solutions to the ever-growing problem.

Regional

Travis Kelce notes Taylor Swift’s ‘bold’ appearance at Chiefs game but is mum about any relationship

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kelce discussed Swift’s well-publicized appearance in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium.

Regional

Remains of woman who went missing on Mother’s Day 2020 found in Colorado

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
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By Tony Keith and Gray News staff
Suzanne Morphew was reported missing on Mother’s Day on May 10, 2020.

News

Award-winning south Omaha non-profit facing financial struggles

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Joe Harris
For seven years, the nonprofit organization Generation Diamond has served refugees, migrants, the homeless, and those transitioning back into society from incarceration.

News

Douglas County Juvenile Assessment Center to expand capacity, help kids faster

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
A program that helps keep kids out of the court system is in desperate need of help.

Nebraska

Standoff with armed man in Gering ends after 30 hours

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By NBC Nebraska Scottsbluff
A woman and two children that were being held in the home have been released.

Bluejays

Where you can watch Creighton men’s basketball team on TV this year

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By 6 Sports staff reports
The Bluejays are slated for eight appearances on major networks for the 2023-24 season, including six games on FOX and two on CBS.

Regional

Troopers seize nearly 300 pounds of cocaine during traffic stop in Colorado

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By Tony Keith and Gray News staff
Colorado State Patrol said the agency seized more than 290 pounds of cocaine Monday morning at about 3:30 a.m.

News

Omaha’s 42nd Street bridge project nearing completion

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
It’s all brand new, from bottom to top. City officials shut down all lanes of the bridge to get the work done.

Regional

Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The union went on strike when it couldn’t reach agreements on new contracts with Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis.

Traffic

Omaha Public Works announces road closure on stretch of Martin Ave

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By Nick Stavas
Omaha city officials announced a major street closing Wednesday.
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