Kevin Westhues

Omaha, NE

Crime

Creighton baseball director shot to death in front of Omaha home

Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 at 4:56 PM CDT

By Kevin Westhues and Gina Dvorak

Omaha Police on Thursday arrested a man after a former Creighton player who later went to work for the Bluejays was found shot to death in the yard of a home in the Benson neighborhood.

Back to School

Nebraska Regents vote down resolution opposing critical race theory

Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 7:49 AM CDT

By Kevin Westhues

The Nebraska Board of Regents have voted down the Critical Race Theory resolution proposed by regent and candidate for governor Jim Pillen.

Crime

Nebraska judge sets sentencing date for Bailey Boswell

Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 7:55 AM CDT

By Kevin Westhues

Convicted killer Bailey Boswell will find out on November 8th whether she will be sentenced to death for the killing of Sydney Loofe in 2017.

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GI Shoe store giving back with ‘trade at home, give at home’ campaign

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Diamond Nunnally

Tradehome Shoes in Conestoga Mall is giving back this holiday season with socks.

News

Hastings City Council hears proposal for roundabout near Duncan Field

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Diamond Nunnally

Another roundabout is in the works for the city of Hastings, as the City Council heard a presentation for the first time on Monday about putting one near Duncan Field.

News

Adams County roundabout gets round of applause

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Kasey Mintz

On August 31st 2021 the Adams County roundabout turned one, and looking back over a year officials are heralding its success.

Forecast

Tuesday Forecast: More of the same with warm, breezy weather into Tuesday afternoon

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Bill Rentschler

More warm weather into Tuesday, but with more breezy weather.

News

‘The Good Life is Calling’: Nebraska kicks off ad campaign to recruit workforce

Updated: 13 hours ago

By 6 News Staff reports

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on Monday formally launched the state’s latest marketing campaign, once again touting the state’s “good life.”

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Central Nebraska

NE Tourism Conference happening this week in GI

Updated: 14 hours ago

By KSNB Local4

Industry professionals will hear from a wide variety of speakers, learn about the latest tourism trends and to network with other industry members.

News

Dozens walk to bring awareness to human trafficking

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Beatriz Reyna

Dozens gathered in Kearney to bring awareness to human trafficking Saturday.

News

George Strait coming to Pinnacle Bank Arena

Updated: 20 hours ago

By 10/11 NOW

George Strait is coming to Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Forecast

Warm weather continues, but get ready for more wind

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Travis Klanecky

Warm weather continues, but get ready for more wind.

News

Plea bargain expected in Buffalo County triple fatality

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Mark Baumert

A plea bargain is expected in the case of a California man charged with three traffic deaths from a September 2019 crash on Interstate 80 near Gibbon.

News

16th annual Czechfest keeping heritages alive

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Kasey Mintz

The day kicked off at the York Holthus Convention Center with coffee and traditional Czech kolaches.