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Waterloo tornado victims face the potential of not being able to rebuild their homes
WATERLOO, Neb. — It has not been an easy couple of weeks for the residents of Waterloo, Nebraska. Long-time residents like Rodney Maas are continuing to pick up the pieces. “It's been hectic," Maas said. Maas has lived in the same house for over 60 years and is one...
Installation of median cable barriers begins along I-80 southwest of Gretna
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - A construction project is underway that’s aimed at reducing head-on crashes in Nebraska. Cable median barriers are being installed along a 12.5-mile stretch of Interstate 80 southwest of Gretna. This stretch of road has a history of deadly crashes. A Lincoln man died in...
Athlete of the Week: Braxton Smith
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Braxon Smith qualified for the NSAA State Track and Field Championships in four events, while helping Waverly to a District championship. Smith won gold medals in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, and 4-by-100 meter relay. Smith, a junior sprinter, currently has...
Offutt Air Force Base holds event to kickoff National Police Week
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Offutt Air Force Base kicked off National Police Week on Monday. It's a time to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and to recognize the law enforcement officers who are serving now. Monday's event at Offutt brought in officers at...
La Vista man critically injured in overnight shooting
LA VISTA, Neb. (WOWT) - La Vista Police are investigating after a man was critically hurt in a shooting overnight Saturday. LVPD tells 6 News officers were called to the 7200 block of Park Crest Drive just past midnight for a 44-year-old La Vista resident suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Bergan Mercy with serious injuries.
Additional rainbow trout stocked in three lakes, two local
BUFFALO CO. — Three Nebraska lakes recently received an additional batch of rainbow trout, creating more opportunities for anglers and families to spend some time on the water. These Nebraska Game and Parks Commission hatchery-raised trout are 12 inches or longer – larger than the usual stocking size –...
Gretna business invents device that may help save lives during school shootings
GRETNA, Neb. (WOWT) - Extreme Iron Works is a family-run business in Gretna. Since 2016, owner Dave Cotton and his sons have been making office signs and custom concrete embeds for businesses in the Omaha area. More recently, they’ve started producing a door locking device called the Bulldog kick lock,...
Third dog seized from Papillion home after attack on mail carrier
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - Earlier this week, 6 News reported a horrific attack by three dogs on a mailman. The letter carrier is home recovering from severe bites, but authorities returned to the Papillion neighborhood Friday. Police and animal control officers seized a third American bulldog from a home near...
WATCH: Gretna East girls soccer captures Class B state championship
OMAHA, Neb. — Gretna East capped off its first season in school history by winning the Girls Soccer Class B State Championship. The Griffins (21-1) defeated Duchesne Academy (18-2), 6-1. Junior forward Sonora DeFini scored two goals in the win and set a new all-class state record with 55...
Tornado warning issued in eastern Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Severe storms marched east across Nebraska on Monday. A tornado warning was issued Monday night for parts of Cass and Sarpy counties. Just after 8 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was 4 miles southwest of Murdock, according to the National Weather Service.
Local breweries supported at annual event: Sip Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - This weekend, Ashland is the hub for wine, beer, and cider connoisseurs around Nebraska. About 30 miles northeast of Lincoln, local breweries from across the state are coming together at Mahoney State Park to show off their craft. It’s Blur Event’s 11th annual Sip Nebraska. Guests...
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