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Omaha 100 focuses on and is committed to providing capital for the community
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha 100 is built on the belief that the American dream can be accessible for everyone. The organizations CEO Malinda Williams joined KETV in studio to discuss the mission of Omaha 100. "Omaha 100 is focused on and committed to providing capitol to the community," Williams...
Back from injury, Corcoran adds to veteran offensive line group
In his 30th consecutive start last season against Northwestern, Nebraska offensive tackle Turner Corcoran saw his season end after suffering a foot injury. The injury set off a long rehab process for Corcoran, who had also gone through a long rehab in 2021. The senior offensive tackle said he never had any doubts that he would be back.
Update on Gregory County Courthouse Commotion
According to the South Dakota Attorney General’s office, at approximately 7am on Friday morning, Andrew Lubbers, age 38 was arrested after being accused of driving his motor vehicle through the front doors of the Gregory County Courthouse in Burke, South Dakota. No injuries were reported in this incident. The...
Tennessee Guy Was Busted With 40 Pounds of Drugs on I-80 in Nebraska
Nebraska State Troopers discovered 40 pounds of meth during an I-80 traffic stop. According to the NSP, they apprehended a Tennessee man after discovering 40 pounds of probable methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 near Gretna. On Friday morning, a trooper observed a Ford F-150 driving on the shoulder...
Nebraska Heatwave: Scorching Temperatures Persist Through Monday with Relief in Sight by Tuesday
Omaha, NE — Nebraska residents are bracing for another day of extreme heat as temperatures continue to soar. On Monday, heat indices are expected to reach between 100 and 110 degrees, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory. This advisory will remain in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM Monday.
Lincoln plans blood drive to honor slain investigator
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln police Chief Michon Morrow said Aug. 26 will never be the same for her and other Lincoln police officers. On that day four years ago, Investigator Mario Herrera was shot trying to serve an arrest warrant on a murder suspect. "It shook us to our...
Offutt air show returns after six years
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After a six-year absence, the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show made its return. If you couldn’t make it out to Offutt Air Force Base there were still plenty of great places to catch the action. Hundreds of viewers picked out their favorite spot...
Severe Weather alerts continue as storms move towards Sioux City metro
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — (Updated 7:04 PM)- The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Western Dakota County in northeastern Nebraska…. and Southwestern Dixon County in northeastern Nebraska…Until 745 PM CDT. At 701 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near...
988 progress: How it’s serving Nebraskans and where there’s room for improvement
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s been more than two years since 988 officially launched. Like 911, it’s a nationally recognized number to call, but for mental health support. In the last two years, operators have answered more than 10 million texts, calls and chats from across the country.
6 First Alert Forecast - Intense heat this evening, spotty storms and cooler Tuesday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Intense heat and humidity continued across the area today. Morning temperatures in the mid-70s quickly warmed into the 90s by late morning, and continued to warm to around 100 degrees this afternoon. High humidity levels have pushed the heat index up to around 110 degrees. Heat index readings of 105 to 110 degrees are likely through the early evening hours.
NE immigrant advocates prepare for possible workplace raids, active shooters, mass deportation
LINCOLN — Immigrant advocates in Nebraska are gearing up for the possibility of a mass deportation operation, flash workplace raids or other events that would cause upheaval in the state’s immigrant communities. On Sept. 7, the statewide Las Voces Nebraska organization plans a virtual summit with speaker panels of legal, educational, religious, mental health and […]
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