ACLU raises red flags over Nebraska state senator’s social media age verification bill
The Nebraska ACLU told First Alert 6 the measure goes against free speech rights, which apply to teenagers like everyone else. They added that First Amendment rights do apply to social media platforms ...
Calvin Jones, standout RB for Tom Osborne's Huskers, found dead in Omaha home
Calvin Jones — a running back who dazzled Husker fans with his breakneck speed as part of Tom Osborne’s famous “we-back” system in the early 1990s — has died.
ACLU pushing back on social media bill introduced to Nebraska Legislature
The ACLU is raising privacy concerns since the bill would require minors to provide digitized identification card.
Jade’s First Alert 6 Forecast - A cold night ahead before highs reach the 40s Friday
Highs in the 40s are likely Friday before we cool down slightly for the weekend. Cloudy skies dominate the weekend forecast but temperatures won’t feel too bad! We’ll stay in the mid to upper 30s both ...
Omaha homeless shelters working together toward solutions
As the months get colder, people in Omaha who are in need of a warm room with a bed for the night are looking for help.
Athlete of the Week: Millard South’s Mason Zadina
Two weekends ago, at the Millard South Invitational, Zadina set a new school and pool record in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 20.81. In the same meet, the senior broke David Lammel’s ...
Two people hurt in Bennington crash
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Bennington. Authorities told First Alert 6 that a van and a Jeep collided on North Blair High Road near ...
Open Door Mission announce new change to walk-in policy at outreach centers
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There is a new policy in place to grab your everyday items at Open Door Mission. Instead of waiting in long lines, you will need to book an appointment online to shop. The new ...
State health department data dashboard lists Nebraskans’ top causes of death
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services released statistics Thursday on the most common causes of death in the state.
Nebraska football legend Calvin Jones found dead in Omaha home
Nebraska is mourning the loss of a gridiron legend, who was found dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday.
CLOSE CALL: Omaha trash truck almost rolls into house
Loren Lippincott, Beau Ballard, and Dave Murman introduced LR21 on Tuesday, which calls for a congressional term limits amendment to the U.S. constitution. Investigators determined the fire started ...
Nebraska DHHS releases state's top causes of death
A Waste Management truck was being towed when it came loose and started rolling downhill. The latest on OPS immigration policy, juvenile justice reform in Nebraska, and more. Loren Lippincott, Beau ...