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National Politics

Omahans gather at Memorial Park to form a Human Blue Dot.

Election 2024: Nebraska Democrats, Republicans organize ahead of election day

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Maria Cade
With just 16 days left, the race to Election Day is heating up.

Nebraska Politics

Voters in Arizona and Nebraska will face competing ballot measures. What happens if they both pass?

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Voters in Nebraska and Arizona will see competing measures on their November ballots — in one case about abortion, in the other about primary elections. If voters approve them all, what happens next could be up to the courts to decide.

National Politics

Both parties are making a final push to Nebraska voters in a heavily contested 2nd...

Nebraska Democrats and Republicans make case for pivotal Second Congressional District

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Philip Catalfamo
Both parties are making a final push to Nebraska voters in a heavily contested 2nd Congressional District.

Nebraska Politics

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz campaigns in La Vista on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.

Election 2024: Tim Walz makes second visit to Omaha-metro

Updated: Oct. 19, 2024 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is headed back to the Omaha-metro on Saturday.

Politics

In this year’s election cycle, more than 40 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote...

ELECTION 2024: How to vote as an out-of-state college student in Nebraska

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 7:04 PM CDT
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By Erin Hartley
In this year’s election cycle, more than 40 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote — many of them college students.

Nebraska Politics

The Nebraska State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (By Rebecca S....

Nebraska state senators say they have plan to rectify property tax rebate delay

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 12:07 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
The senators who brought the discrepancy in language in in the property tax reform bill to voters' attention say they have a plan to rectify the error.

News

Kraig Paulsen, Director of the Iowa Department of Management says there’s room for more tax cuts.

Iowa budget faces $200M shortfall once income tax cut takes effect

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
A projection from the state’s Revenue Estimating Conference says that the state will bring in less tax revenue in the next budget year than what the state is currently spending.

Politics

WOWT DoCo early voting

Election 2024: Douglas County reports high turnout for early in-person voting

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Maria Cade
The countdown to Election Day is on. Even though the official date is on November 5, many have already voted early.

Nebraska Politics

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz campaigns in La Vista on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.

Election 2024: More details on Tim Walz’s second visit to Omaha

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
The Harris campaign shared more details Thursday about vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s second visit to the “blue dot” this weekend.

Nebraska Politics

Former Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., left, answers a question as...

Election 2024: RFK Jr. to campaign for Trump in Omaha

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
“Team Trump” is sending Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to a campaign event in the “blue dot” this weekend.
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Iowa Politics

Election 2024: Iowa voter guide

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 1:12 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
From registering to vote to keeping tabs on your ballot, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote in the General Election.

News

The polls are now open in Iowa.

Election 2024: Early voting in Iowa now underway

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
The polls are now open in Iowa.

Nebraska Politics

Nebraska Supreme Court rebukes state officials in ruling to restore felon voting rights

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 11:35 AM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak and John Chapman
The Nebraska Supreme Court released its decision Wednesday on the case involving voting rights for felons, with several justices passing along some harsh words to the state about its constitutionality arguments.

Health

Iowa Cancer Summit revealed that the state has the second fastest rise in cancer rate for...

3rd straight year Iowa has 2nd worst cancer rate

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Dave Price
The Iowa Cancer Registry reports that the state has the second highest rate in the country of new cancer cases. This is the third straight year.

News

Reps. Wilz and Baeth say Iowans should reach out to their legislators to advocate for cancer...

Reps. Baeth, Wilz pushing bipartisan effort to fight cancer in Iowa

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
For the third year in a row, Iowa has the second fastest growing rate of cancer in the nation.

Nebraska Politics

The goal was to get 15,000 new North Omaha voters registered by the 2024 election cycle and...

Black Votes Matter expanding efforts in Omaha during final push for election

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Joe Harris
The goal was to get 15,000 new North Omaha voters registered by the 2024 election cycle and have a 60 percent turnout in the primary.

Nebraska Politics

Omaha is looking for long-term solutions to respond to the issue, but right now the city is...

Omaha seeing gradual increase in people without shelter

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
Omaha is looking for long-term solutions to respond to the issue, but right now the city is seeing a gradual increase of those without shelter over the years.

Politics

Voters can now go in-person to county election offices to cast their vote in the upcoming...

Election 2024: Voter registration deadlines for Sarpy, Douglas County approaching

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
The Douglas and Sarpy County Election Commissions are reminding residents about the deadlines to register to vote in the upcoming election.

Nebraska Politics

Omaha City Council President Pete Festersen

Omaha City Council president seeking re-election in 2025

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Elaina Riley
In a release Tuesday, Pete Festersen announced that he is seeking re-election to the Omaha City Council.

News

The two major party nominees for Iowa's 2nd District Congressional race took part in a live...

Debate differences: Taxes, immigration and abortion access

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By Dave Price
Iowa 2nd District candidates disagreed on numerous issues during their only scheduled debate before the November election.

Iowa Politics

A 20 foot tall inflatable IUD named “Freeda Womb” made it second swing through the Hawkeye...

Election 2024: Giant inflatable IUD reappears, put candidates on alert about women’s issues

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
A 20 foot tall inflatable IUD named “Freeda Womb” made it second swing through the Hawkeye State Monday.

National Politics

Politicians there talked about how Nebraska families are struggling with the rising cost of...

Election 2024: Colorado Senator campaigns in Nebraska for Kamala Harris

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
Politicians there talked about how Nebraska families are struggling with the rising cost of living, and the current Vice President has a plan to help.

News

The League of Women Voters Rockford Region shares what it means to be an informed voter.

Inside Iowa Politics: Here’s what to watch with women voters this November

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 9:13 AM CDT
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By Dave Price
Abortion access may split women voters, especially Republicans, this November, according to an Iowa State University researcher.

Nebraska Politics

With less than a month to go until election day, there’s a new challenger vying for one of the...

Decision 2024: Write-in candidate vying for Douglas County Board of Commissioners seat

Updated: Oct. 13, 2024 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
With less than a month to go until election day, there’s a new challenger vying for one of the seats on the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.

Politics

The 2nd Congressional District has about 1,000 volunteers for Trump, according to campaign...

Nebraska GOP leaders, Joni Ernst speak at Trump volunteer rally

Updated: Oct. 12, 2024 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
The 2nd Congressional District has about 1,000 volunteers for Trump, according to campaign leaders.

Nebraska Politics

Nebraska’s highest court still mulling felon voting rights as thousands hope to cast their ballots

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By John Grinvalds
In just 25 days, the polls will be open and a high-stakes election will be upon us, but right now the right to the ballot for thousands of voters hangs in the balance as the Nebraska Supreme Court continues to mull a major case.

Nebraska Politics

WOWT Medical marijuana petition in Nebraska

Nebraska medical marijuana petition dispute will go to trial

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 8:48 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
The judge overseeing the case on Nebraska’s medical marijuana petitions ruled Friday that the matter will proceed to trial.

Iowa Politics

We fact checked their list and found schools that are still open, some who closed due to new...

Iowa Democrats use faulty data to pin school closures on voucher program

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 8:17 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
We fact checked their list and found schools that are still open, some who closed due to new schools being built, and even a private school on their list.

Politics

The bench of the Nebraska Supreme Court at the Capitol in Lincoln.

ELECTION 2024: Clock ticking on Nebraska Supreme Court to make decision on felon voting rights

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
Advocates and activists are pressing the state’s highest court for a ruling regarding the restoration of felon voting rights in Nebraska.

News

Iowa Secretary Paul Pate says the system is safe and secure

Election 2024: Iowa official says overseas voting secure, despite Trump claims

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, a Republican, is reassuring Iowans that the overseas voting system is safe.

Omaha Streetcar

Mayor Jean Stothert gives an update on the recovery efforts following last Wednesday's...

Mayor issues sharp criticism after Omaha senator slams streetcar, suggests pausing projects

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Mayor Jean Stothert fired back Thursday at Omaha Sen. Mike McDonnell’s recent criticism of TIF funding for the streetcar project, saying his “constant false statements and false information about TIF and the streetcar must stop.”

Politics

Election voters generic

EXPLAINER: Poll watchers and their role in Nebraska’s election

Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Philip Catalfamo
While at your polling place, you might see a few people observing the process; they’re called “poll watchers.”

Iowa

Small business owners say the 2024 election is causing some uncertainty

2024 election causing some uncertainty for Iowa small business owners

Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 9:07 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
Small business owners say the 2024 election is causing some uncertainty

Nebraska Politics

Secured voting station for local elections.

Election 2024: U.S., state officials discuss election security

Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 12:37 PM CDT
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By Joe Harris
Federal and state officials met Wednesday to discuss election security ahead of November voting.

Iowa

The Iowa Supreme Court moved oral arguments outside of its building in Des Moines. Justices...

Should private company have access to your land for project? Iowa Supreme Court hears farmer’s case

Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By Dave Price
The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of a Hardin County farmer who doesn't want to grant access to Summit Carbon Solutions so that it can survey the land for a multi-state carbon sequestration pipeline.

Nebraska Politics

According to the report, the expansion cost Nebraska $52.9 million in 2021, and has since...

Conservative Nebraska think tank releases report on Medicaid expansion costs

Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 7:24 PM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
The Platte Institute has released a report detailing the cost of Medicaid expansion in Nebraska.

Nebraska Politics

Mayor Jean Stothert reiterated taxes will remain the same and said it’s important to get out...

EXPLAINER: What you should know about the six bond issues on Omaha’s November ballot

Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
Mayor Jean Stothert reiterated taxes will remain the same and said it’s important to get out and vote.

News

Bacon and Vargas advance in the Congressional 2nd District

Election 2024: Bacon, Vargas meet for second debate

Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 5:57 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Days after they squared off on 6 News WOWT, the two candidates for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District are meeting for another debate — this time on Nebraska Public Media.

Iowa Politics

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says his office is giving the toolkit to veterans groups to...

Election 2024: Iowa Secretary of State launches initiative to help veterans vote

Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
There’s a new push to help make sure Iowa veterans make it to the polls, and for those who can, to volunteer on election day.

Politics

WOWT Abortion demonstration

ELECTION 2024: Omaha faith leaders take stance in against abortion ban

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
For the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned, two competing abortion measures are on a state’s ballot.

Iowa Politics

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks says FEMA is running out of money because they're housing...

Iowa Congresswoman repeats Hurricane Helene recovery rumor FEMA says is false

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
As the southeast recovers from one massive hurricane and braces for another, misinformation is spreading.

Nebraska Politics

Nebraska Attorney General alleges widespread fraud on medical marijuana petitions

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
The Nebraska Attorney General is alleging more fraud has occurred on petitions that put medical marijuana initiatives on the November ballot. But organizers say the state is really just trying to silence the voices of tens of thousands of Nebraskans on what they call “technicalities.”

Community

The conflict is still impacting families and communities all across the globe, and right here...

Omaha organizations react to one year anniversary of Hamas-Israel conflict

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
The tragic conflict is still impacting families and communities both mentally and financially.

Nebraska Politics

Voters can now go in-person to county election offices to cast their vote in the upcoming...

Election 2024: Early in-person voting in Nebraska county election offices to begin

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
Early in-person voting at county offices has begun, per the Nebraska State Department.

News

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds held her annual Harvest Festival fundraiser in Des Moines, where...

Election 2024: Iowa Republicans using immigration to try and boost turnout

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds held her annual Harvest Festival fundraiser in Des Moines Saturday, where she made immigration a key message.

Nebraska

The Nebraska Supreme Court bench.

Commission advances names for Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
The Judicial Nominating Commission for Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court has advanced four names for consideration by Gov. Pillen.

News

Back-to-school shopping costs rise as inflation continues

Inside Iowa Politics: Why business leaders feel better about inflation but don’t plan to hire a lot of workers

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 8:38 PM CDT
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By Dave Price
Iowa Business Council's Economic Outlook Survey found that business leaders feel more optimistic about the future and are less worried about inflation.

Nebraska Politics

Bacon and Vargas advance in the Congressional 2nd District

Election 2024: Bacon, Vargas ‘blue dot’ debate on abortion, immigration, economy

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
Don Bacon and Tony Vargas squared off in the same room Friday for the first time this election season, giving the candidates a chance to cut through the TV and internet commercials.

Nebraska Politics

31 days away from the 2024 Presidential Election, and there are still people who claim the...

ELECTION 2024: Douglas County officials assure public elections are safe

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 7:35 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
31 days away from the 2024 Presidential Election, and there are still people who claim the 2020 Election was rigged.

Nebraska Politics

The initiatives are in the upcoming ballot pertain to school choice, paid sick leave, medical...

ELECTION 2024: Nebraska to hold public hearings on November Election ballot measures

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Elections Division says they will be holding hearings for the six initiatives that will appear on Nebraska’s November ballot.
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