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Grimm & Odson Higher In The Zone
• NRG Media Sports-Talk KOZN-AM (1620 The Zone)/Omaha is excited to announce two newly created positions “that will take The Zone to a new level of excellence — and the two new leaders who will make this happen.”. In making the big announcement, OM Steve King said, “Please...
FBI Data Reveals the 3 Most Dangerous Cities in Nebraska
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, friendly people, and strong agricultural economy, is not immune to the challenges of crime and safety. According to recent FBI data, three cities in the Cornhusker State stand out as the most dangerous, with high rates of violent and property crimes. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the FBI’s findings and explore the factors contributing to these cities’ crime rates.
Record-breaking travel day: TSA braces for busiest screening ever after holiday
OMAHA, Neb. — As post-holiday celebrations wind down, millions of Americans are gearing up for travel by air and road, marking what experts predict to be the busiest day ever for TSA screenings. Expectations for travel are soaring above 3 million passengers, passing the previous record set just weeks...
Melanin Market Omaha highlights minority-owned businesses
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Food, clothing, lawn care—even health care services—it was all on display at 12th and Nicholas streets for Melanin Market Omaha’s event Saturday. It was the chance for small businesses owned by people of color from the metro—and even as far away as Des Moines, Iowa—to show what they have to offer.
Crash on JFK in Omaha sends one person to hospital in critical condition
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a single-car accident late Saturday. Omaha Police tell 6 News a Nissan Rogue was headed south on the Kennedy Freeway near the Gilmore Avenue bridge when it left the roadway and hit the outside median barrier, then crossed all three lanes and hit the inside barrier where it came to rest. The driver and sole occupant was taken to Nebraska Medicine.
Workers must break into mysterious pyramid to find world's largest time capsule
NEBRASKA (WKRC) - A town came together to break into a four-ton pyramid so they could uncover the world's largest time capsule which has been buried for half a century. In 1975, Harold Davisson built a 45-ton vault and buried it underground as a time capsule to be opened in 50 years. He included a brand new Chevy Vega, a motorcycle, and a variety of other goodies.
South Dakota Wanted Convicts On The Run [UPDATE]
Believe it or not, among the people walking among you in South Dakota could be seven inmates who are currently on escape or walkaway status. This doesn't include the over 250 parole absconders. The South Dakota Department of Corrections has updated the Most Wanted List of the following criminals who...
Sunday spotlight: Project Everlast joins the BRIDGE
OMAHA, Neb. — BRIDGE Family Resource Connector Network Executive Director Marian Fey sat down with KETV on Sunday to discuss the integration of the nonprofit Project Everlast with BRIDGE. Project Everlast, as part of the statewide Connected Youth Initiative, leverages community resources to improve youth housing, transportation, healthcare opportunities,...
1 person critically injured in crash Saturday night
One person receives critical injuries after a car crash on South Kennedy Freeway near Gilmore Avenue. Omaha police blocked all southbound lanes as they worked to clear the crash. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. No other injuries were reported. All lanes on South Kennedy Freeway are...
David’s Morning Forecast - Cloudy morning, a few spotty storms this afternoon
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Scattered storms rumbled by the Omaha metro early this morning, but have pushed off to the east by sunrise. Clouds will linger this morning, with only filtered sunshine expected through the mid-morning hours. Clouds should thin out some by early afternoon, allowing for a little more sunshine. Temperatures in the mid-60s will warm into the mid-70s by Noon. Highs should reach the low 80s by mid-afternoon with partly cloudy skies.
Iowa Football: Brady Quinn calls Kirk Ferentz's coaching ranking 'disrespectful'
DES MOINES, Iowa-- The Hawkeyes have been one of the most consistent teams in the country when it comes to winning football games. It isn't with a lot of style, but Kirk Ferentz has found the way to continue to raise his game as he gets older. Earlier this week, CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli released his Big Ten coaches power ranking. Ferentz checked in at No. 6.
The Last Man Ever Put to Death in the State of Iowa
Iowa is one of 23 states (along with Washington D.C.) that have abolished Capital Punishment. However, that wasn't always the case. The last time the state of Iowa performed the Death Penalty within its borders was in 1963. The practice would be banned statewide two years later, although there have been several efforts to bring it back in recent years.
Extreme heat and floods are back in the Midwest. How does climate change play in?
“Because our climate is changing overall, there’s pieces of climate change no matter what happens,” said the director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Midwest Climate Hub
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