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'The place was filled with cops': Witness sees bank robbery victim in zip ties, describes scene
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police are still looking for the suspects they say robbed a bank near 90th and Maple streets. One man saw an employee with zip ties around his arms, minutes before officers arrived. "It's a shock to me because there's a security guard there all the...
KETV's hot dog eating contest: Reining champ Alex McLoon vs. Bill Schammert
OMAHA, Neb. — The Sports team decided to bring back an annual tradition, KETV's hotdog eating contest, just like the national Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Lauren Michelson recruited the reining 2022 champ Alex McLoon along with one of KETV's finest anchors, Bill Schammert. The pair...
Hastings native helping Supernovas succeed from front office
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Omaha Supernovas hold the title as the first-ever champions of the Pro Volleyball Federation. The franchise is taking the title on a trophy tour around the state, which recently stopped in Hastings. Part of that, is due to the franchise’s Director of Corporate Partnerships, Murphy...
MECA: 10,000+ people attended downtown Fourth of July Fireworks
OMAHA, Neb. — At Gene Leahy Mall, Fourth of July fireworks and an accompanying Omaha symphony performance are a new city tradition. Park representatives say that on Thursday, at least 10,000 people watched the show. And across multiple days of events, they've seen 40,000 people in previous years. "I...
'Just be mindful': Omaha veteran asks neighbors to look out for those with PTSD
OMAHA, Neb. — While Americans celebrate the U.S., it can be tough on the people who fought for it. Veteran Kevin Townsend said unexpected fireworks, especially when set off outside legal windows can trigger PTSD flashbacks. "It may shake me out of bed, jolt me awake, and then you're...
United States Air Force Heartland of America rock band performs at Fourth of July celebration in Omaha's Riverfront
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Riverfront was packed as thousands enjoyed free face painting for kids, root beer floats, and Fourth of July-themed bandanas for dogs. There will be live music at the Heartland of America Park near the skate ribbon at 6:30 p.m. The band that is slated to...
Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast - Breezy Friday ahead of weekend storm chances
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The fireworks forecast will be clear and cool after only reaching highs in the mid to upper 70s, bring a light jacket!. We can’t rule out a stray shower Friday PM but most of the day will be dry. It’ll be a breezy day with NW wind gusts up to 30mph.
Famous rock star loans Kearney car museum his private collection of automobiles
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The American Automobile Experience has received six classic cars from Metallica’s front man. James Hetfield, singer and songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica, is loaning his private six car collection to the car museum in Kearney. His classic cars came from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Blueprint Engines and local Kearney donors reached out to the Los Angeles car museum and struck a deal to have Hetfield’s cars on loan for a year.
Omaha Field Club residents celebrate Independence Day with 42nd annual parade
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Field Club neighborhood gets all dressed up before the annual Independence Day parade begins. There’s artwork on the neighborhood’s main drag and the children ensure there’s also artwork on the sidewalks. Many homes in the neighborhood decorate in the red, white and blue theme of the day. Alex Evans goes all out -- and way up -- to make sure his home is ready for the celebration.
Omaha's Riverfront reopens after flooding from the Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. — The Riverfront has reopened in Omaha after flooding on the Missouri River. Lewis & Clark Landing, which includes the Urban Beach, Riverfront Plaza, marina, sand volleyball courts, and the pedestrian bridge between Heartland of America Park and the landing, reopened Thursday, officials said. This content is...
Experts share tips to stay safe during the 4th of July celebrations
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Fire Department's Battalion Chief, Coby Werner, shared tips on fireworks, grilling and water safety. Werner said the 4th of July is one of the busiest days for the fire department. He said the most common calls the department gets are related to people not handling...
Omaha sees more rain so far in 2024 compared to all of 2022
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After an incredible amount of rain earlier this week, the year of 2024 has now reached an official 22.59″ of precipitation in Omaha, as of June 3rd. This is more than the entire year of 2022 (22.55″) and closing in on the total for 2023 (24.98″). In fact, on Tuesday, July 2nd the area totaled 2.08″, breaking the daily precipitation record of 1.28″ set back in 1958.
Omaha man sentenced for possessing stolen mail, identity theft
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Below is a list of sentences handed down in federal court Wednesday in the District of Nebraska, as provided by U.S. Attorney Susan T. Lehr’s office. Michael B. Emmanuel, 37, of Omaha, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for possession of stolen mail and unauthorized use of access devices, plus a mandatory consecutive two years for aggravated identity theft. Emmanuel will serve three years of supervised release and must pay $32,972.71 in restitution when his prison term is complete.
Police searching for 3 juveniles who allegedly robbed fireworks tent in south Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police are searching for three juveniles who allegedly robbed a fireworks tent early Thursday morning. Officers responded to a Wild Willy's Fireworks tent, located near S 36th and Q streets, around 3:09 a.m. A representative of Wild Willy's told officers that the juveniles took fireworks...
'Happy birthday': Omaha celebrates 150th birthday in 2004 with ginormous cake and KETV's Rob McCartney
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha celebrated its 150th birthday in 2004 with a giant 1,350 sq. ft. cake and thousands lining up to grab a slice, including KETV's own Rob McCartney. The celebration started off like any other birthday party with singing "Happy Birthday," and while McCartney emceed the event, Mayor Mike Fahey and Omaha 150 chair Bruce Lawrenson took the honors of cutting the ginormous cake.
82-year-old man dies after apparent drowning in Plattsmouth
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — An 82-year-old man died after an apparent drowning in Plattsmouth. Deputies responded to Beaver Lake around 9:14 a.m. Wednesday after a call of CPR in progress for a possible drowning. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and Richard Pflugfelder was taken to Bellevue Medical Center, where he was...
What a catch! 12-year-old fisherman catches record 27-pound fish in Zorkinsky Lake
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story of the one that didn't get away!. On Tuesday, a local fisherman caught a 27-pound fish. He's 12-year-old Alex Drouin. The fishing community at Zorinsky Lake said Alex caught a record muskie. His mom said Alex rides his bike to Zorinsky every day...
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