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Omaha program helping men transition from prison life, beat addictions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A high percentage of the prison population is dealing with addiction issues or committing crimes to deal with their addiction. But now, a program in Omaha is finding some success dealing with men coming out of prison who have addiction issues. Last fall, we talked to...
Hay yield and quality varies across the Upper Great Plains
Rain has been a blessing for some hay producers and a curse for others in Nebraska and the Dakotas. According to University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of agronomy and horticulture Jerry Volesky, yield for grass and alfalfa hay has been relatively high this year in central and eastern Nebraska, an area that has had much-needed rain after a long period of drought. Areas in the Nebraska Panhandle have seen comparatively lower hay yields due to not as much rain.
Prominent Black creatives to discuss growing up in Iowa at the Des Moines Art Center
Three high-profile Iowa natives will be in conversation this Sunday at the Des Moines Art Center. Artist b. Robert Moore and artist-activist Jordan Weber will join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones. The evening sees the three come together to talk about growing up in the predominately white state of Iowa, with a discussion that touches on their “…pursuits to bring wider and more nuanced stories of our American history to the forefront.”
Man injured in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was injured on Friday afternoon in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln. Bennet Fire & Rescue responded just after 1 p.m. to an area near 190th Street and Yankee Hill Road, northeast of Bennet, on reports of an injury accident involving a tractor.
Omaha City Council agenda notes for July 30
No. 8: A public hearing and vote for a liquor license for Cham Pang Lanes and Ghost Donkey at 910-920 Harney Street, a new bowling alley and tequila bar. No. 13: A public hearing and vote on re-zoning to allow for a convenience store at 7059 Dodge Street. This is concerning the Mega Saver going in to that address.
Huntsville’s Watts bidding to join Dunlap as US Junior Am champ
Huntsville’s Tyler Watts, 16, and Trevor Gutschewski, 17, of Omaha, Neb., each won quarterfinal and semifinal matches on a picture-perfect Friday to advance to Saturday’s 36-hole final match of the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club near Detroit. Watts, who is coming off a...
Children at Boys Town take part in last day of summer research camp with special guest from Raptor Recovery Center
OMAHA, Neb. — Children at Boys Town got the chance to learn everything from dance and art to virtual reality as their summer research camp comes to a close. The kids also took part in research studies about language, hearing and balance to strengthen their science skills. To celebrate...
3 meteor showers expected to shoot through Nebraska skies in coming days, weeks
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska will get the chance to see not one, not two, but three meteor showers over the course of the next few weeks. KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained the showers will be best visible in places without light pollution. The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on Aug....
3D map of Omaha is latest community art on display at MMI
Flags, smiley faces, even a cat and a palm tree will decorate a 3D map of Omaha soon to be displayed at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. The miniature paintings — done on small wooden tiles — are part of a collaborative art project between the Munroe-Meyer Institute and Autism Action Partnership.
Annual College World Series Jello Shot Challenge brings in over $145,000 to help fight hunger
OMAHA, Neb. — The annual College World SeriesJello Shot Challenge results are in. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Now Serving. Rocco's Pizza and Cantina announced $145,477 was raised to help fight hunger. The annual event donates $2 from each Jello shot back to the food pantries of...
WOWT programming changes during the Olympics
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - With the 2024 Paris Olympics underway, several WOWT newscasts and other programming will be pre-empted by NBC coverage of the games and ceremonies. The Opening Ceremony coverage began at 11 a.m. Friday, pre-empting our Midday and afternoon newscasts. 6 News will be back for our 5 p.m. Friday newscast, with the 10 p.m. newscast delayed by 30 minutes as NBC airs a prime-time repeat of the Opening Ceremony.
New Additions to Westgate Plaza
Construction is underway on a free-standing Starbucks building with a drive-through in Westgate Plaza on the southeast corner of 84th & Hascall Street. The 1960s-era strip center is going through a lot of change. Tom Kelly’s Bowling Pros Shop, a bakery and a barber shop have all moved out. That makes way for Westlake Ace Hardware to relocate to a bigger space in Westgate Plaza from its current location at 84th & Center.
State Auditor Finds Internal Control Deficiencies In Denison FY23 Audit
A recent audit by the Iowa State Auditor’s Office for the City of Denison’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 has revealed several internal control deficiencies and compliance issues. Significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified, though no material noncompliance was found. Key issues included inadequate segregation of duties, unreviewed journal entries, and failure to reconcile utility billings and delinquent accounts. The audit also noted that property tax receipts were not tracked for their specific purposes, and personnel policies lacked clarity on exempt and non-exempt employees. The audit highlighted a material weakness in internal control for the city’s participation in the COVID-19 Airports Program and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Program but found no instances of noncompliance for federal awards. The city’s response includes establishing procedures to address these deficiencies. No improper disbursements were noted in the report. Responses from city officials indicate steps will be taken to address the identified issues. A copy of the FY23 City of Denison audit is included below.
Violenteer, Pagan Athletes, Jackoffs tonight; Benson Days this weekend…
Omaha noise-rock four-piece Violenteer is headlining tonight at The Sydney in Benson. They top off a four-band bill that includes Kansas City noise/art-rock band Jorge Arana Trio, Lawrence Kansas punkers Jackoffs and Omaha art-noise duo Pagan Athletes. 8:30, $10. It’s gonna be a long night. And that about does...
American Pickers’ Frank Fritz relies on ‘long-term nursing care’ after stroke as conservator demands access to his funds
AMERICAN Pickers star Frank Fritz has been relying on “skilled nursing care” that will be “long-term” two years after he suffered a debilitating stroke. Frank, 60, has been under a conservatorship and guardianship since he suffered a stroke at his Le Claire, Iowa home in July 2022, as he has been in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation.
Omaha crews respond to overnight electrical fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - OFD reported a fire at a southwest Omaha business overnight on Friday. Crews responded to a water flow alarm and arrived to find a fire in a business near 10841 Q Street around 12:00 a.m. They quickly extinguished the fire after calling in help. OFD reported...
Beau Vest to Lead Iowa Western Wrestling
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Beau Vest has been named the Director of Wrestling, according to an announcement by Athletic Director Shane Larson. "Iowa Western has a great tradition with Wrestling," said Coach Vest. "The beautiful campus, top-tier facilities, and an administration committed to the success of the student-athlete is inspiring, and I look forward to my time here."
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