Continuing on with our week of giving on 6 News Daybreak, our next stop is the Food Bank for the Heartland. Throughout the pandemic, they’ve fed hundreds of thousands. Well now, they’re asking for your help.
It’s no doubt the pandemic has impacted a lot of people. Everyone from stressed healthcare workers to people now without jobs, but throughout all of this a group of heroes has emerged; healthcare providers.
COVID hospitalizations in Nebraska have nearly tripled in three months and a sobering report from Dr. Mark Rupp of Nebraska Medicine paints a vivid picture of their aggressive measures to get prepare for ready COVID-19 patients they “know are coming.”
The pandemic has many of us sitting in front of the computer more than ever. Scam artists trolling social media know they have a larger pool of potential victims.
A shock comes in the mail for an Omaha customer years after settling-up on a lease. The concern isn’t just about disputing back rent but the effects on credit for the future.
What should have taken only days has now dragged a family’s sorrow on for neally a week. Little 2-year-old Ellie died last week when a car struck her. Now her family is speaking up to help Iowans in their shoes.
A widow poured her heart and money into a unique project. A middleman company recommended a contractor to do a lot of the work, but little has been done.
The pandemic has raised concerns not only about contracting the coronavirus but having medical coverage if you do. That makes Medicare recipients more vulnerable to sales pitches and scams.
A thief who hit numerous businesses is now doing time. While several agencies investigated the cases, one of the victims worked hard to put the crook behind bars.
A pre-med student from the metro thought he’d made the grade for getting financial help on an expensive medical bill. Then came the shock he’ll have to pay it after all.
A candle is to blame for a fire that took the life of a woman in a downtown Fremont apartment last month. Numerous tenants have been displaced and three businesses severely damaged, but frustrated owners of one store said they were kept from cleaning up for far too long.
Drivers are growing frustrated with potholes on a busy street that leads to a popular shopping area near 30th and Hanover Streets. But don’t expect the city to fill them.
A shock recently came in the mail for hundreds of Douglas County property owners. Their valuations jumped dramatically. The county assessor said that hot market trends caused a boost for many under-assessed properties.
For years an acreage neighborhood just northwest of Omaha has seen a destructive problem run right through their properties. They’ve pointed a finger to the state of Nebraska with no response.
A senior citizen allegedly paid far more than what he should have on a driveway resurfacing project in Bellevue. That led to the arrest of a contractor.
People living along a busy Omaha street have grown used to traffic noise. But a bump in the road has caused an unbearable sound. Mike McKnight told us about the issue a few months ago and tonight we find out if the city has been listening.
The impact of COVID-19 on one industry has hurt another. An Omaha business has been forced to close one location and it’s the second time the owner has battled issues out of his control.
When a fire destroys a home covered by insurance we expect a settlement within weeks of the tragedy. But a Bellevue family has waited since last summer for a resolution to their claim.
The number of drivers cited by Omaha Police for lack of insurance has dramatically dropped during the pandemic. Less traffic is likely the reason, but don’t drop your uninsured motorist coverage just yet. One Omaha man is glad he still has it.
A travel company explains why tour customers demanding a refund would lose one-third of their payment. That means dozens of senior citizens in the Omaha area may be dealing with a tough decision.
The trip of a lifetime isn’t going to happen this year for more than two dozen senior citizens. Each of them paid a lot of money. But offers by the travel company aren’t what any of them expected.
It’s not just the COVID-19 stimulus checks that many people are counting on to get by. One Omaha retiree depended on his federal income tax refund and for weeks he couldn’t find out what happened to it.
We are well into the wedding season and many couples are still waiting for word on if and when they can have a large reception. One event venue has developed safety guidelines in hopes the governor will ease restrictions.
Last week a 6 News exclusive showed us a tense protest outside the Dodge County Humane Society. That was a catalyst for action tonight by the Fremont City Council.
It’s been more than a year since devastating floods breached levees along the Missouri and Platte rivers. Many have been repaired, but one gaping hole remains open and nervous neighbors are asking why.
Most of us are spending more time at home which increases the chances you will answer a scam call. A senior citizen got one that cost him a lot of money.
Many people who still have jobs are using their government checks to help stimulate the economy. One heartland couple thought they were doing their part with an online purchase.
For many across Omaha, it’s been a waiting game for their unemployment benefits. Some reporting to us that they have waited nearly two months, and still no money.
A custody dispute involving a pet reaches a boiling point in Fremont. A disagreement between the Dodge County Humane Society and a couple who have a dog spread like a wildfire on social media. A large protest followed.
A bizarre afternoon incident recently involved a suspected drunk driver and it gave Douglas County Sheriff's deputies a chance to use a new tool. The case also details a dangerously close call.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the wedding date for an Omaha couple, but that wasn't the only setback they've been forced to overcome. An Omaha bride said a designer she found on Facebook to make a wedding dress for her — at a cost of $2,700 — never delivered.
The spring weather has many of us itching to get out of the house. The drive through a safari park near Ashland is one popular destination. But some people who live nearby are feeling trapped.
