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Omaha company and its president were sentenced in federal court on COVID-19-related crimes
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha company and its president were sentenced in federal court on COVID-19-related crimes. On Friday, Quin Global was sentenced to two years probation and a $390,000 fine for mail fraud and selling an unregistered pesticide. Its president, Matthew Peterson, 39, was sentenced to one year's...
No. 4 Platte Valley feeling optimistic heading into showdown with No. 2 Worth County
(KMAland) -- Following another winning season, Platte Valley is feeling plenty optimistic heading into the 2024 year. The Missouri 8-Man No. 4 team lost some key pieces from a year ago, but head coach Johnnie Silkett feels good about what he’s seen from those stepping in. “We bring back...
New Rankings for Omaha and Nebraska
The City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska frequently score well on national lists. Today we highlight a couple of the most recent rankings. Omaha ranked #38 on Fortune’s third annual list Best Places to Live for Families. According to the Fortune’s report, “A great place to live...
Things to do: Labor Day Weekend 2024
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s where some events are taking place in the metro over the Labor Day weekend. The Nebraska and Southwest Iowa Building and Construction Trades Council will be holding their annual Labor Day parade at 10 a.m. on September 2. There will be music, floats, and fun! Parade starts at 16th and Cass Street traveling South to Capitol Ave – East on Capitol Ave to 10th Street – 10th Street North to Mike Fahey Street – Mike Fahey Street West to 12th Street – 12th Street South to Cass Street. The parade ends at 12th and Cass Street.
Speeding concerns in North Omaha yield temporary solution
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Kandy Leflore of LeFlore’s New Look Fashions cares for her customers. Her care also includes safety outside her store. She said speed on North 24th Street is too fast. LeFlore and others shared their concern with the North 24th Street Business Improvement District, especially after the death of Danayjha Britt. A 19-year-old hit in June while crossing the street at 24th and Decatur. A memorial in her honor sits at the intersection.
City of Omaha says debris pickup could take another week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Roanoke neighborhood resident Dave Molacek said he’s had his tree debris by the curb since the day after the July 31 windstorm. Like the other piles around his neighborhood, it’s still sitting there four weeks after the city began its curbside debris collection. “I...
Solid waste collection in Omaha to be delayed for Labor Day
OMAHA, Neb. — There will be no solid waste collection for Omaha residents on Labor Day, officials said. Garbage or recyclable materials will not be collected on Monday, Sept. 2, Omaha Public Works Department said. Collection will be delayed by one day for the week, according to officials. Monday...
Bar highlighting female sports opening in Omaha
The state’s first sports bar for women will open in Omaha this December. "SET the Bar" in Omaha is being opened as a place where women’s sports are put first. Co-owner Molly Huyck wants to create a place that's different from a traditional bar. “It’s definitely a place...
Nebraska’s severe weather creates backlog of insurance claims
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - When mother nature knocks at your door, improper coverage could leave you fronting her bill. With recent storms, a backlog of claims could keep you waiting for answers. “There are people being pulled from Florida, all over the east coast, Texas, they are being brought up...
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