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Omaha's higher-than-average temperatures with high rainfall creates perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha area has seen a rise in so-called mosquito weather, and KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained why that's the case. The summer season has been warm and damp on average, which might be good for some gardens, but it's also good for mosquitoes. On average,...
Texas man arrested in deadly crash in southwest Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Texas man was arrested after a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska. The Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol responded just before 7 a.m. Thursday to a crash involving two semitrailers at the intersection of Highways 6 and 25. An investigation...
Des Moines proposes 'harder-line' on homelessness, with camping ban, speedier removal
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Des Moines is looking to ban camping and reduce the number of days people have to remove their belongings from public spaces. Proposed ordinances that take what city leaders call a "harder-line" approach to addressing homelessness would end Des Moines' complaint-based system of dealing with homeless campsites....
Flash flooding occurring in parts of Siouxland
Flash Flooding has occurred in parts of Siouxland this morning. As of just before 11:30am, southern parts of Yankton County in South Dakota, and northern parts of Cedar County in Nebraska, have seen as much as 2-4" of rainfall, and additional 1-3" of rainfall could fall.
Bond set at $250,000 for Omaha man accused in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man accused of a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian made his first court appearance Friday morning. Davon Barnes, 22, of Omaha was formally charged with failure to stop and render aid, resulting in death. Court documents state that Barnes was traveling at a high...
Lincoln man accused of insurance fraud after reporting more than $23,000 in claims
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man is accused of insurance fraud after taking more than $23,000 in claims, court records show. Manuel Rivera, 29, is charged with three counts of fraudulent insurance acts of $5,000 or more. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. According to an...
“Always…Patsy Cline” is PART Theatre’s First Show in New Venue, Actress Kellyn Wooten Chats About This New Chapter
Performing Artists Repertory Theatre (PART Theatre) was formerly at the Crossroads Mall for a five year run. They now have a new home and are christening it with a wonderful production of ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Their new home is at Duchesne Academy, 3601 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The play is...
Now Serving Omaha: Dumpling Empire
OMAHA, Neb. — Brand new in Ralston,Dumpling Empire (5413 S 72nd St.) is looking to be your go-to destination for dumplings, wontons, stir fry, buns, and much more. "All the noodles you can find are handmade," said assistant manager Keen Pei. "All the dumplings and the buns, we handmake that in front of the customer."
Meet Eden, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Eden is 9 years old and doesn’t want to spend her golden years at a shelter. Can she come home with you?. She still has plenty of love to...
July 15: Omaha Public Schools Board of Education
The Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Board of Education received several reports at its July 15 meeting, including the 2022-23 graduation and dropout report and the suspension and expulsion report. The data and strategies presented aim to enhance graduation rates and student behavior, with a focus on early intervention and continuous improvement.
Taryn Kloth to represent Team USA in beach volleyball, Creighton as first female Olympian
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former Creighton volleyball star Taryn Kloth is headed to Paris to compete in beach volleyball for Team USA. “Representing USA and those three letters and everything that it means,” she said. “It’s so cool.”. She just never thought it would come in beach...
MT Signs Quintan Van Wijk for 2024-25 Roster
WACO, Texas – Baylor men's tennis head coach Michael Woodson announced Friday the signing of Quintain Van Wijk, a University of Nebraska Omaha transfer from Willemstad, Curacao. "It's not often you get the opportunity to work with players that have risen to the top of multiple collegiate programs. We...
Celebrate Great Health This Saturday at the Family Friendly “¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!” Event-Vivian Garcia Explains
Established in 1970 as a volunteer-staffed free clinic OneWorld Community Health Centers believes that everyone deserves access to the best health care possible, regardless of economic or insurance status. To that end, they provide a vast range of services in health care, dentistry and behavioral health. OneWorld is the largest provider of primary health care services in South Omaha.
‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
Drew Harvey, a 26-year-old Black man, was two weeks into his new job at TMC Transportation when he was told by a supervisor he was […] ‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
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