First Alert 6 Investigates is fact-checking Sen. Pete Ricketts' claim at President Trump's Grand Island rally about Sunday's fatal Douglas County crash. 🔹 Sheriff's Office: Jose Ortega-Romero, 32, ran red light, killing Christopher Szalkowski, 70 🔹 Sheriff's Office: no U.S....

🏈 Nebraska voters will decide in November on two measures that could legalize online sports betting statewide 📋 Initiative 430 would amend the state constitution to allow it, while Initiative 431 would regulate it and limit operators to two...

Dashcam video shows the moment a driver in Omaha narrowly missed colliding with a semi truck as highways were slick from heavy rainfall enhanced by the remnants of Hurricane Polo. #Dashcamvideo #semi #Omaha #Nebraska #rain #Nebraskarain #HurricanePolo #traffic #CNN For...

🌳 A large oak marked for removal has neighbors questioning the city’s decision. 💵 The homeowner says the estimated removal cost is about $3,500. 🏙️ Gretna’s code inspector says the city arborist found disease and safety concerns. 🪚 A removal crew...

🌳 A large oak marked for removal has neighbors questioning the city’s decision. 💵 The homeowner says the estimated removal cost is about $3,500. 🏙️ Gretna’s code inspector says the city arborist found disease and safety concerns. 🪚 A removal crew...

Watch the full final debate in the race for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, hosted by First Alert 6 with the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha and the Omaha Press Club. 🔴 Republican Brinker Harding 🔵 Democrat Denise Powell 🟡...

🔹 Iowa House passes $15B Mesabi Metallics steel plant bill 75-17 🔹 Democrats upset no affordability amendments added, including gas tax pause idea 🔹 Bill now heads to Senate floor, final hurdle before governor signs Stay with First Alert 6 for...

Phillip Rooney, who served nearly 20 years as public information officer for the Douglas County Health Department, has died after a battle with health issues. 🔹 Guided county through Ebola and COVID-19 emergencies 🔹 Commissioners pass resolution honoring his life 🔹...

A man charged in a fatal Omaha crash is back in Douglas County custody after being held by ICE. 🚨 Jose Ortega-Romero accused in Oct. 4 crash that killed 70-year-old Christopher Szalkowski ⚖️ Charged with motor vehicle homicide, driving without...