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Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
Kimball Health Services employees start fun landscaping project
KIMBALL -- The talented employees of Kimball Health Services started a creative landscaping project at the hospital. Administrative Assistant Erin Jefferis decided to create a rock snake by having the employees paint rocks to build Stoney the Snake. Jefferis said every month the employees do one thing as a whole...
A holiday tradition returns to downtown Omaha this winter
OMAHA, Neb. — Holiday legends have announced their return to Omaha this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Nebraska. Mannheim Steamroller, who is known for blending rock with classical music for fun and modern renditions of Christmas music, will be at the Orpheum Theater on Dec. 22 and 23.
6-foot gnome stolen from home; Seward family offers $1,000 reward
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – A Seward family is offering a $1,000 cash reward for their stolen 6-foot garden gnome. It stood on the edge of the Hartmann family farm outside of town, but they noticed it was missing on Monday. The towering fiberglass lawn ornament has blue eyes, a...
‘Human rights issue’: OHA tenant says mold-filled house the cause of health issues, repeated ER visits
OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — After a monthslong investigation into the living conditions at the Omaha Housing Authority, KETV Investigates was flooded with messages, calls and emails from residents revealing bugs, rats and broken appliances, but one of the biggest issues they said is mold. With hundreds of units and...
2024 Team Talent Preview: Nebraska
Welcome to the 10th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the Northwestern post. And while you’re there, go ahead and read the whole thing then come back. We’ll wait for you.
WWE To Hold Double Taping Of WWE SmackDown On 7/19
WWE will hold a double taping of WWE SmackDown. WWE will tape the July 26th episode of WWE SmackDown at the taping on July 19th, which will emanate from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. No SmackDown taping is scheduled for July 26th. WWE will be in the midst...
Warhorse Casino interviews candidates for positions at its new Omaha casino before August grand opening
OMAHA, Neb. — Warhorse Casino interviewed candidates for positions at its new Omaha casino. Warhorse Omaha's full casino is slated to open on Aug. 6 at Horsemen's Park off Q and 60th streets. Its temporary location is already open. There will be over 900 gaming options. The company is...
Health department’s mental health program for youths grows to include South Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -Nature and poetry are two things that some say calm the nerves. “It makes me relaxed and have an open mind about what I’m doing,” said 11-year-old Maciel Chaidez. Chaidez was one of several kids taking part in Tuesday’s activities at Lauritzen Gardens as a...
Man killed in fiery crash near Rushville
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - A 25-year-old man died in a fiery crash north of Rushville, Nebraska on Saturday. Sheridan County Sheriff Jeff Brewer said that the SUV rolled several times and caught on fire. Brewer said that the crash is difficult to investigate because of the fire. Yesterday News Channel Nebraska...
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