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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.
Downtown concert, Dine & Drive called off
Due to possible bad weather conditions, the Riverpoint concert featuring AMFM, scheduled for Friday night in downtown Norfolk has been cancelled. And the 97.5 KEXL Dine and Drive, also scheduled for Friday. has been postponed to next Friday, July 26.
Sutton Community Home raises $1 million for renovations
SUTTON, Neb. (KSNB) - The Sutton Community Home held a groundbreaking ceremony for their addition and renovations project on Friday. The nursing home has been operating and assisting residents of the area for 60 years and has not changed since opening back in 1964. Their goal is to raise $6 million for renovations and additions to the home.
Little Feet on the Farm hopes to be a conversation starter for families
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- Little Feet on the Farm is back for another year and is aiming to teach children about where their food comes from. Kids between the ages of two and 12 are getting to experience agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives through an immersive field-to-fork concept in Grand Island.
Matthew Powell Spaghetti Feed, Bake Sale and Silent Auction taking place in Stapleton on Saturday
Stapleton, Neb. - The community of Stapleton is the site for Matthew Powell and Out of Grain Woodworking Spaghetti Feed, Bake Sale and Silent Auction taking place Saturday, July 20th at 5:00pm. The Spaghetti Feed takes place at the Vets Club which is located at 249 Main Street and the...
Trail on trial: To York leaders, it’s a dream. To neighbors, it’s something else
YORK, Neb. (AP) — It seemed, at first, like such a smooth ride. Two years ago, the federal government awarded the city of York $15.6 million to do a thing many smaller Nebraska communities fundraise for and dream of – add a walking and biking trail through town.
Phase Four of Hastings’ Parkview Cemetery paving project ongoing
HASTINGS — Morten Construction of Kearney finished replacing the old asphalt roads with concrete on the southern portion of Phase 4 of the ongoing Parkview Cemetery paving project. The southern portion of Phase 4 is about 2/3 of the Phase IV work. The east-west road in Phase 4 was...
FATAL ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY 75/20 BYPASS
ONE MAN IS DEAD FOLLOWING A HEAD ON COLLISION BETWEEN TWO CARS EARLY SATURDAY MORNING IN SIOUX CITY ON THE HIGHWAY 20/75 BYPASS AT MILE MARKER THREE. SIOUX CITY POLICE SAY THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 1:30 A.M.WHEN A KIA TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND IN THE NORTHBOUND LANES COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH A NORTHBOUND CHRYSLER.
Kearney Native to Compete in Little League Home Run Derby on Sunday
KEARNEY, Neb. — Another year, another little leaguer from Kearney is going to Seattle to hit bombs. This time, it's a new face. Hudson Fryda, who plays for Kearney Little League, will compete in the Little League Home Run Derby in Seattle, on Sunday, following the Mariners' Sunday matinee with the Houston Astros.
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...
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