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Nebraska state senators hosting 2 public meetings on property taxes, education
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A group of state senators will hold a public forum here Sunday ahead of an expected special session next week. The community meetings will be held in Omaha and Lincoln, which weren’t stops on Gov. Jim Pillen’s tax plan town hall tour across the state this summer — though he did hold his first one in Bellevue, which he announced two days prior.
Annual PETFEST announces 2024 lineup, including over 20 artists on two stages
OMAHA, Neb. — Over 20 musicians, bands and performers will take over two stages at the 2024 PETFEST music festival and fundraiser. Related coverage in the video above: KETV Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. The festival will take place at the Petshop Gallery just off 62nd and Maple streets on...
Dryer catches fire at Omaha healthcare laundry service
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at a professional laundry service in South Omaha on Saturday morning. Omaha Fire reported that a dryer caught fire at Ameritex Services, a healthcare laundry service located near 20th and Poppleton streets. Firefighters were on-scene at 8:44 a.m....
Man allegedly confesses to robbing Omaha taco restaurant
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A 29-year-old man was arrested Friday night near a Mexican restaurant shortly after a robbery occurred at the establishment. Omaha Police said Darnell Johnson of Omaha confessed to the crime after he was taken to OPD headquarters. An employee at Voodoo Taco, located near 25th and...
State softball tournament 2024: Iowa high school softball matchups, schedule in Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Forty teams have punched tickets to the 2024 Iowa high school state softball tournament. Quarterfinal action starts Monday at the Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge and runs through Friday's championship round. Check out class-by-class qualifiers and game schedules below. We'll update this story...
One person hurt in crash during overnight power outage in North Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car accident early Saturday morning amid an overnight power outage. The crash happened in an area that had been affected by a power outage, near 42nd Street and Sorensen Parkway shortly after 12:45 a.m. When authorities arrived...
Middle school students gain hands-on health care experience at Nebraska Methodist College summer camp
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska Methodist College recently hosted a health care summer camp, offering middle school students a hands-on experience in the field. "The juice is dripping, the outside is pretty hard," said. The campers were exposed to the intricacies of the heart through virtual reality and also dissected...
Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
University of Nebraska students create human chain along Dodge Street to raise awareness of violence in Bangladesh
OMAHA, Neb. — Students on UNO, UNL, UNMC and UNK's campuses gathered to show their solidarity with the students who have been attacked and killed in Bangladesh. A news release from UNO said, in Bangladesh, the career market is based on a quota system that has 44% of positions are merit based and the remaining are for whatever is needed.
Ogallala casino and horse racing approved by Nebraska Commission
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission approved a racing license. application from Hastings Exposition and Racing, Inc. to establish a Quarter Horse track in. Ogallala, Nebraska near Lake McConaughy. Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. partnered with. Elite Casino Resorts which currently operates the Grand Island Casino...
New exhibit at Joslyn Castle & Gardens will have you feeling nostalgic
OMAHA, Neb. — A blast from the past! Joslyn Castle & Gardens has a unique new exhibit. They have opened their Carriage House for 'Iconic Omaha'. The free exhibit features the archives of a graphic design studio that was active in Omaha from 1940 to the early 80s. On...
GRAPHIC: Neglected dogs removed from unsanitary home in Valley
VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - A heart-wrenching case of alleged animal neglect was discovered near the Omaha-metro this week. On Thursday, Valley Police got a tip to check out living conditions for several dogs. When the homeowner wouldn’t let them in, officers came back with a search warrant. Warning: This...
Former Harlan standout McLaughlin all set for junior season with Iowa State
(KMAland) -- Former Harlan standout athlete and Iowa State linebacker Will McClaughlin is ready for year three in the Cyclones defense. One year after starting every game, the junior believes he can improve on his breakout season. “I have to commend Coach (Matt) Campbell and all of the staff for...
California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
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