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Community

Omaha's new Downtown Library opened Sunday, May 21, 2023

Omaha’s new downtown library holds grand opening

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Bella Caracta
Omaha’s new downtown library is officially open.

We Are Local

Women-owned businesses are highlighted in a new monthly market

Women-owned businesses in Omaha welcomed at monthly market

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Bella Caracta
For most people, Sunday is a rest day, but Omaha’s female entrepreneurs were on the clock this weekend.

Community

Concerns are being raised over capacity limits at the new Douglas County Youth Center.

Concerns grow over capacity at new Douglas County Youth Center

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
Recent reports denote there are 77 young offenders housed in the current Douglas County Youth Center.

Education

Thanks to Metropolitan Community College, you now have a low-cost option for mobile device...

Omaha community college teaching tech support for mobile devices

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Laura Sambol
There’s a new way to get your mobile devices fixed without busting your budget.

Community

South Omaha neighborhood frustrated over homeless encampment

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
In a South Omaha neighborhood, many residents are frustrated about a homeless encampment that’s taken over private property near 22nd and L.

Community

Douglas County officials weighing what’s next for mental health facility

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
Discussions continue on mental healthcare in Douglas County after commissioners voted down a plan to locate a community mental health center next to a proposed facility that would serve Douglas County Jail inmates.

Community

Downtown Omaha Public Library branch set to open doors this weekend

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
The new downtown library branch is now just days from opening its doors, giving life to an old industrial building.

Community

Omaha-area law enforcement honor fallen officers

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 12:21 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak and Laura Sambol
Local law enforcement officers honored those fallen from their ranks during a memorial service Monday morning.

Community

Lake Cunningham’s concert series opener canceled due to severe weather

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
With severe weather expected to roll into the area, Friday night’s opening concert for the “Rock the C!” concert series at Lake Cunningham has been canceled.

Community

Omaha Police Foundation, officials honor officers of the year

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
The Omaha Police Foundation honored 28 Omaha Police officers and OPD staff for their stand-out community service in the past year during an awards banquet on Thursday.
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Education

Millard North students honored as Nebraska’s presidential scholars

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Both of Nebraska’s 2023 Presidential Scholars are students at Millard North High School.

COVID-19 Coverage

Omaha-area impacts to ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
COVID numbers in Douglas County are down, but people are still getting sick and dying from the virus.

Health

Omaha medical clinic highlights lack of minority representation in medical research

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
Quality Clinical Research is on a mission to bridge the health disparity many minorities face daily.

Community

Westside senior’s week-long message of encouragement

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By Kevin Westhues
The initiative comes from someone who has overcome challenges during her own young life

Community

City of Council Bluffs announces mobile recreation program for children, families

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
A free recreation program aims to help kids and their families to stay active during the summer months.

Community

City of Omaha announces new Civic Square development

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 2:43 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
An Omaha real estate firm announced Thursday it is developing the site of the former Civic Auditorium into a multi-use space.

Community

Omaha ranks 11th in downtown pandemic recovery among North American cities

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
A new study from the University of Toronto ranks Omaha among the top cities in North America for bouncing back after the pandemic.

Community

Omaha senior center sees influx of refugees

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
The Intercultural Senior Center that helps refugees get back on their feet is now seeing an increase in the number of newcomers from around the world.

Community

Omaha’s RiverFront announces events for July 4th weekend

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Zane Culjat
Omaha’s RiverFront and its community partners have announced a plethora of activities to commemorate Independence Day weekend -- all of which are free of charge and open to the public.

Community

Obama Foundation honors Omaha-metro organization as ‘model community’

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak and Brian Mastre
A local branch of a national nonprofit backed by the Obama Foundation is being honored as one of its four exemplary community organizations from several across the country.

Community

Cinco de Mayo Festival returns to South Omaha this weekend

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
If you didn’t get a chance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, you still can.

Education

Omaha-metro school bond election results

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Unofficial returns are in for the special bond elections for residents in two Metro school districts.

Community

UNMC breaks ground on the Innovation Hub in midtown Omaha

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By Laura Sambol
The University of Nebraska Medical Center formally broke ground on the Innovation Hub at Catalyst in Midtown Omaha.

Community

Help Us Stuff the Truck June 1st

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT
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By Bianca Hoops
You can help fight hunger in our communities by donating to the 6 News Stuff the Truck Food Drive sponsored by Methodist Health System. The food drive is scheduled for Thursday, June 1st, 2023 from 5am to 7pm. Come drive through and drop off non-perishable food items, toiletries and cash donations.

Community

Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders weekend wraps up with 5K in downtown Omaha

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 12:05 PM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak
Thousands gathered at the Gene Leahy Mall on Sunday morning to round out Berkshire Hathaway weekend with a 5K run and walk.

Community

Omaha nonprofit gives away native plants to help monarch butterflies

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 11:28 AM CDT
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By Johan Marin
Experts in Omaha and across the nation are warning that the monarch butterfly is close to becoming extinct.

Community

Annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders weekend draws thousands to Omaha

Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 4:11 PM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are in the metro to hear from Warren Buffet at the annual meeting.

Community

Nettie’s Fine Mexican Restaurant owners decide to rebuild

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
The rebuild is expected to cost upwards of a million dollars.

Community

Cinco de Mayo: South Omaha museum celebrates and educates

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
It’s Cinco de Mayo, a celebration not just here, but in Central America.

Community

City of Omaha awards more than $90,000 to 2023 Neighborhood Grants recipients

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By Laura Sambol
The City of Omaha has announced the recipients of the 2023 Omaha Neighborhood Grants.

Community

Berkshire Hathaway weekend: Shareholders make time to glimpse Warren Buffett’s Omaha home

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
For many visiting Omaha this weekend, Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders’ meeting has turned the city into a bit of a pilgrimage.

Community

Berkshire Hathaway weekend: Schedule of events

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
As it’s been for years (with a pause during the pandemic), there are several events planned for the big Berkshire Hathaway weekend.

Community

Groundbreaking ceremony held on Nebraska veteran’s new home

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
A groundbreaking ceremony took place today in Sarpy County to celebrate Sgt. Benjamin Marksmeier’s brand new house.

Community

Rib Shack Smoke House showing gratitude through ‘Love 4 Barbecue’

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Taylor Johnson
Rib Shack Smoke House at 108th and Q Street is all about serving food from the heart.

Community

Progress being made at site of Valley sports complex

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
The heavy equipment is on-site and work crews have been moving dirt preparing for phase one of the new Valley Sports Complex.

Community

“Honk for Peace” kicks off Harmony Week in Omaha

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By Brent Weber
Happy, smiling people just asking for a honk -- it must be time to kick off Harmony Week in Omaha.

Community

Taste of Omaha moving this year’s event to Ralston

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:26 AM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak
Taste of Omaha will go on this year — but not in Omaha.

Community

‘Embracing Peace’ statue stands tall at Omaha’s Memorial Park

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Taylor Johnson
Early Friday morning a grand statue commemorating the end of World War II rolled in to Memorial Park on a flatbed truck.

Community

Celebrating National Library Week at Omaha Public Libraries

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By Jacqueline Fernandez
It’s National Library Week and this year’s theme is “There’s More to the Story.”

Community

University of Nebraska Medical Center unveils new mascot

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 1:54 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has unveiled its new mascot thanks to a student-led initiative.

Knicely Done

Knicely Done: Omaha’s Show Wagon rolls again with new look & name

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 8:35 PM CDT
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By John Knicely
The long tradition of the Show Wagon in Omaha dates back to 1951 when it was first introduced to the Metro area.

Iowa

Malvern, Iowa community rebuilding downtown grocery store after fire

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
Not having a nearby grocery store can be an inconvenience, especially when you travel more than 20 miles just to get your everyday items.

Community

Sarpy County memorial brings support to families of murder victims

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:27 PM CDT
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By Roger Hamer
It’s been 40 years since two boys were abducted and killed in Sarpy County.

Community

High school turned affordable housing among several new developments in Plattsmouth

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By Laura Sambol
The small town of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, has big plans.

Community

Annual pancake feed fuels Waterloo water rescue team

Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak
Sunday's pancake feed raises thousands of dollars for Waterloo's critically-needed water rescue team.

Community

Northern Ponca Housing Authority celebrates groundbreaking for new living community

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Roger Hamer
Community: It’s an integral part of life for Native American tribes.

Community

First known social enterprise in Council Bluffs prepares to open

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Laura Sambol
The first known social enterprise in Council Bluffs is getting ready to open.

Community

UNO student planning to run across Nebraska to raise awareness on mental illness

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
A University of Nebraska-Omaha student has a plan to run across the state of Nebraska.

Health

Community Alliance expands space for Omaha’s mental health needs

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Jacqueline Fernandez
A campaign is launching Thursday that could help people struggling with their mental health.

Community

Latino nonprofit bridging digital divide in South Omaha

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
Whether you’re at school, work, or on the couch, technology is a part of everyday life.
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