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More Than Hashtags - Ep. 06
It’s that time of year again—school supply sections are popping up everywhere! Perfect time to talk about all the back-to-school resources Omaha Public Schools has for students and their families. Plus, we’re chatting with a Central High teacher who tried out a new curriculum, and how t’s making a big difference for both students and teachers. CLICK HERE to learn more about the enrollment fair.
Is OPS failing minority students? This racial equity group thinks so
Last week OPS released data showing graduation rates had decreased, the numbers also show students part of minority groups are most likely to drop out. Group 'MORE' says they want to find a solution.
Omaha stabbing caught on camera
OMAHA, Neb. — An eyewitness captured on their phone what appeared to be a stabbing near an Omaha intersection. Police want help finding the suspect. The video was taken about 8 o’clock the night of June 29th. The suspect was seen staggering while approaching some people near the...
"Therapy Today" services now available at four LFS offices
OMAHA, Neb. (KSNB) - Because of the current growing need for immediate adult mental health therapy and substance use treatment, Lutheran Family Services (LFS) is now offering expanded Open Access and Telehealth in four additional offices:. · North Platte. · Lexington (Bilingual therapist – English, Spanish) ·...
Open Door Mission in need of volunteers for the Celebration Carnival
OMAHA, Neb. — Open Door Mission is looking to help families in need with its annual celebration carnival for families experiencing homelessness. They say they are seeing a 30% increase in need from this time last year, according to Open Door Mission CEO and President Candace Gregory, and need the community's help.
See Iowans’ Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Reynoldson awarded 2024 ISBA Award of Merit
On June 25, the Honorable Elisabeth S. Reynoldson of Osceola was presented the Iowa State Bar Association’s (ISBA) highest honor given to an individual - the 2024 Award of Merit. According to the ISBA, the Award of Merit was created in 1947, and “many aspire, but few attain this...
See how much these key Iowa House, Senate candidates have raised for their November races
With the top of the ticket dominating all the attention, candidates for the Iowa House and Senate continue to quietly fundraise ahead of November's election. The latest fundraising reports for statehouse candidates, which were due Friday, span May 15 through July 14. Four Senate Democratic candidates in targeted districts have amassed war chests topping...
Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
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