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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 1m

A mural in Grand Island was vandalized over the weekend.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 28m

Big Time Rush is officially coming to Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2026.

Big Time Rush heading to Pinnacle Bank Arena in early 2026

Big Time Rush is officially coming to Pinnacle Bank Arena. The group will be hitting the road with 15 new U.S. shows for 2026, including a final stop in Lincoln on Feb. 13, 2026.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 57m

Atlanta Police say family warned them a man was headed to ATL to "shoot it up"

Man with semi-automatic rifle arrested after threatening to ‘shoot up’ Atlanta airport, police say

A man is facing several charges after law enforcement said he went to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to “shoot it up.”

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 2h

Should people who regularly smoke pot be prohibited from owning guns?

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

The Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 2h

Have you been noticing cheaper gas prices?

Gas prices dropping, could reach $3 for the first time in 4 years

Gas prices are dropping and could reach $3 for the first time in 4 years.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 2h

A Kenyan said he would rather leave the US on his own terms than be forced out.

Father of 3 says he is self-deporting to Kenya after 16 years in the US

A man from Kenya said he would rather leave the United States on his own terms than potentially being forced out.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 7h

Another candidate for state legislature has entered their name into the race, this time for a seat representing the southern and western portions of Sarpy County.

Election 2026: Community volunteer, business leader enters race for Nebraska Legislature

Another candidate for state legislature has entered their name into the race, this time for a seat representing the southern and western portions of Sarpy County.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 8h

Secret Service finds “suspicious” hunting stand in sight of Air Force One landing zone in Florida

Secret Service finds ‘suspicious’ hunting stand near Air Force One landing zone

FBI Director Kash Patel said the Secret Service found a “suspicious” hunting stand within sight of President Trump’s Air Force One landing zone in Florida.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 9h

A woman was arrested after reportedly threatening four boys with a taser at a No Kings Protest in Lincoln.

Woman arrested for threatening four boys with taser at No Kings Protest in Lincoln

A woman was arrested after threatening four boys at the No Kings Protest on Saturday, according to Lincoln Police.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 9h

President Donald Trump says the U.S. could purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 10h

Massive Amazon Web Services outage causes disruptions around the world

Amazon Web Services recovering from outage that caused disruptions worldwide

A massive Amazon Web Services outage caused major disruptions around the world Monday.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 13h

A 19-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman are dead after a head-on crash in Saunders County.

Two people dead in head-on crash in Valparaiso

The Saunders County Sheriff's Office says two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash Saturday night.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 18h

Two men were arrested in Ohio after police say they stole more than 300 pounds of meat as well as pies and bread.

Two men accused of stealing more than 300 pounds of meat, police say

Two men are accused of stealing more than 300 pounds of meat, according to police.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 19h

A stray bullet from a police gun range practice hit monkey bars at a community park in Arizona.

Stray bullet from police gun range practice hits monkey bars at community park

A stray bullet from a police gun range practice hit monkey bars at a community park.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 20h

A Minnesota postal worker who suffered a stroke while driving ended up behind bars instead of getting the medical help he needed, which cost him his life, according to a federal lawsuit filed by his family.

Postal worker died in jail cell after officers ignored signs of stroke, lawsuit alleges

The family of a postal worker has filed a lawsuit after police and correctional officers allegedly ignored signs of his stroke and he died in custody.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 21h

An Ohio state trooper was killed after a truck rear-ended him as he was helping a disabled semitruck, according to officials.

Trooper killed helping broken-down semitruck, officials say

An Ohio state trooper was killed after a truck rear-ended him as he was helping a disabled semitruck.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 22h

More than 50 animals were rescued from a Georgia home on Tuesday in what officials are calling a “nightmare situation.”

Over 50 animals rescued from ‘nightmare’ home in Georgia; 2 arrested

More than 50 animals were rescued from a Georgia home on Tuesday in what officials are calling a “nightmare situation.”

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 22h

No. 1 Nebraska finished its trip to Michigan with its ninth consecutive sweep on Sunday. 🏐

No. 1 Huskers finish off trip to Michigan with ninth consecutive sweep

No. 1 Nebraska finished its trip to Michigan with its ninth consecutive sweep on Sunday.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 22h

Colorado State fired football coach Jay Norvell on Sunday, a day after the Rams dropped to 2-5 with a loss to Hawaii and a season removed from a bowl game.

Norvell served as Nebraska's offensive coordinator from 2004-06 under Bill Callahan.

Colorado State fires coach Jay Norvell, former Nebraska OC, after 2-5 start

Norvell served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Nebraska from 2004-06 under then-head coach Bill Callahan.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 22h

A shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounded at least three people early Sunday morning, according to a university spokesperson.

Shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounds at least 3 people

A spokesperson for Oklahoma State University says a shooting at a residence hall has wounded at least three people.

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First Alert 6 @wowt6news.bsky.social · 23h

Construction headaches are hitting a local ramen restaurant hard, causing financial strain and staffing challenges at its Omaha locations. Philip Catalfamo reports.