Lileana Pearson
WOWT 6 News
Omaha, NE, United States
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West Omaha Rock sports changes
The west Omaha rock is sporting a makeover much to the displeasure of people who work nearby. → Read More
Papillion family remembers family member lost to COVID-19
The Pillay’s share their loss with us in hopes they can save someone else. → Read More
Children’s Hospital vaccinates frontliners
Children’s Hospital is now joining others in vaccinating frontline workers. → Read More
How different COVID-19 vaccines provide immunity
The last two days have been historic for healthcare and those receiving the first COVID-19 vaccinations. → Read More
Omaha businesses react to new DHM
6 News spoke with a couple of local businesses who said how they’re dealing with the whiplash. → Read More
2nd annual Small Brewery Sunday celebrates Omaha beer companies
A day dedicated to encouraging people to get out and support their local brewery. → Read More
Outside reach of Omaha mask ordinance, Bushwackers draws criticism over crowded bar pictures
Pictures posted to Bushwacker’s Facebook pages are drawing criticism. → Read More
CHI preparing to handle and distribute fragile COVID vaccine
Pfizer and German partner BioNTech announced they plan to have 30 to 40 million doses of a COVID vaccine available by the end of the year → Read More
UNMC calls for tighter DHMs
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - UNMC doctor, James Lawler paints a terrifying picture. “We are at a point where in two to three weeks our hospitals in the Omaha metro area are going to be overrun. And we’re not going to have beds or staff to care for all of the patients that are coming in. We have a very short period of time in which to change that trajectory,” Lawler said. He said this just hours after… → Read More
Christmas tree farm expect big turn out this season
A busy weekend for Christmas tree shopping is just a few weeks away. Santa’s Woods said the weekend after Thanksgiving they expect people from all around the metro on their farm adding a little spirit to their homes. In a year that has been anything but traditional, it will be a welcome normalcy. → Read More
Defendant pleads guilty in Rudy Giuliani associates’ case
The plea by David Correia came Thursday to charges of making false statements to the Federal Election Commission and wire fraud conspiracy. → Read More
Saturday Oct. 24 COVID-19 update: 291 new cases, 2 deaths in Douglas County
Here is a summary of new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported today by health officials across Nebraska & Iowa. → Read More
Omaha teen joins inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts
Rebecca Wright is no stranger to a challenge. “I was just so proud of myself,” Wright recalled the moment she was told she had achieved the title of Eagle Scout. → Read More
Omaha teen joins inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts
Rebecca Wright is no stranger to a challenge. “I was just so proud of myself,” Wright recalled the moment she was told she had achieved the title of Eagle Scout. → Read More
Iowa explains backlog of autopsies
The Iowa Department of Human Services said it’s a lack of resources causing long delays. A problem Iowa funeral homes said they’re no stranger to. → Read More
What to know before mail-in ballots are sent Monday
An impressive 100,000 mail-in ballot requests are being fulfilled Monday alone. A massive first-day number when compared to the 41,000 mail-in ballots requested in total for the 2018 election. → Read More
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson endorses Biden and Harris
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is backing former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris in his first presidential endorsement. → Read More
Reports: Legendary coach John Thompson Jr. dies at 78
John Thompson Jr., who turned Georgetown men’s basketball into a powerhouse NCAA program, has died at the age of 78, according to multiple reports. → Read More
Samaritan’s Purse helps with storm damage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Many who do not have the resources to remove massive trees off of homes after a storm are reaching out for help from volunteers. → Read More
Tama County hit hard by Monday’s storm, still without power
Tama County was hit hard by Monday’s storm. Thousands are expected to be without power for days. → Read More