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Iowa man flees law enforcement into cornfield

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By 6 News Staff reports
An Iowa man fled a traffic stop disappeared after running into a cornfield Tuesday.

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FULL VIDEO: Omaha Police give update on missing 7-year-old boy

Updated: 1 hour ago
Omaha Police Lt. Neal Bonacci gave an update Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 4, 2021, on the search for Avi Gurung, reported missing near N.P. Dodge Park on Tuesday evening.

Coronavirus

Wednesday Aug. 4 COVID-19 update: Douglas County Health Department posts vaccine survey

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By WOWT staff reports
Catch up with today’s vaccination updates, data reports on new cases, and other COVID-19 stats reported by health officials across Nebraska and Iowa.

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CHI Health offering nurses incentives

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Leigh Waldman
CHI Health is shelling out the green to incentivize nurses to pick up more shifts.

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OPD: No foul play suspected as authorities continue search for missing 7-year-old

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Gina Dvorak, Leigh Waldman and Marlo Lundak
Omaha police are investigating a missing six-year-old possibly falling into the river near N.P. Dodge Park.

Crime

Victims identified in Monday night shooting, still in critical condition

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Bill Schammert
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating what they’re calling a targeted shooting that left two teens critically injured.

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Omaha man killed in I-29 crash

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By 6 News Staff reports
An Omaha man was killed early Wednesday morning while driving in the wrong direction of Interstate 29 north of the metro.

Forecast

Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Warmer & breezy today with some rain possible overnight.

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By Rusty Lord
Here's the latest forecast from the WOWT 6 News First Alert Weather team.

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Rusty's Morning Forecast

Updated: 10 hours ago
Warmer and a bit breezy today with some rain chances overnight tonight.

Coronavirus

Federal courts in Nebraska will require masks

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By 6 News Staff reports
Effective Wednesday, federal courts in Nebraska will require masks because the CDC has determined “community transmission is substantial or high.”

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Nebraska hog farmers call foul on California’s new regulations

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Tara Campbell
A move by California to enforce new animal welfare regulations has pig farmers in Nebraska and Iowa calling foul.

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Omaha health care work wins unemployment appeal, waits on money

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Mike McKnight
An Omaha health care worker put her case together and won.