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Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - More summer heat & humidity through the weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Friday morning is starting just a little bit warmer in the 70s for many of us. That warm start will again turn into an afternoon with highs in the 90s. Heat index values will run into the upper 90s too. We’ll keep rough the same conditions...
Nebraska Broadcasters Association Virtual Job Fair
Explore a career in broadcasting! Jobs in Advertising Sales, News, Sports, Digital Content and more are available at the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Virtual Job Fair. See the kinds of jobs available as well as specific positions at iHeartRadio Omaha. You can apply for jobs online. The virtual job fair happens July 29-August 2nd. Brought to you by iHeartRadio Omaha.
MU, Metro join forces in pathway program
Midland University has announced a partnership with Metropolitan Community College that will allow students a smooth transition from a two-year program to earning a four-year degree. The MCC2Midland pathway program links MCC programs directly to earning a degree from Midland University. The program will allow students to complete their four-year...
Tyler Watts and Trevor Gutschewski to meet in the U.S. Junior Amateur final
Tyler Watts, 16, of Huntsville, Ala., 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. Watts, who is coming off a Round...
'Our number one priority': Douglas County deputies train for school shooting scenarios
ELKHORN, Neb. — Sheriff's deputies were at Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School recently, responding to a simulated call of a man armed with a knife, looking to harm someone. "Alright. You don't need to end it. We can help you out with this. Drop the knife right now," one of the deputies said during the simulation.
Omaha homeless organization, mayor say city’s coordinator making an impact
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Since December 2022, homeless services coordinator Tamara Dwyer has been the city’s go-to for helping with those who don’t have a shelter. “I think she has done a fantastic job,” said Mayor Jean Stothert earlier this week. “I’ve told everybody this — her history — is she had a period of time she was homeless. She has really, really been successful in her career now.”
Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced one of their beloved K-9s is retiring
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced one of their beloved K-9s is retiring. Loki started his career in 2016, and he has helped out with numerous cases. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format,...
New faculty spotlight: Mark Cheney, MD
Mark Cheney, MD, is a new faculty member at UNMC. Title and department at UNMC: Volunteer associate professor, Department of Anesthesiology, UNMC College of Medicine. What drew me to anesthesiology: Pharmacology and physiology were among my favorite subjects during medical school. I looked for the specialty that applied these best, which led me to anesthesiology.
Creighton offers new course in hot field of health informatics
Positively impacting patients is at the heart of health informatics. The multidisciplinary field uses health data analytics to drive innovation, improve communication and develop insights to improve human health and the delivery of healthcare services. Understanding healthcare information—and how to effectively and ethically use it—are becoming increasingly important across many...
92-year-old former Olympic Gold Medalist shares memories of the games
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - With excitement building for the start of the Olympics in Paris, many former Olympians are reflecting on their time as an athlete. 92-year-old Thane Baker now resides in Bellevue but was among the fastest runners in the world in the 1950′s. Born in Elkhart, Kansas,...
Is OPS failing minority students? This racial equity group thinks so
Last week OPS released data showing graduation rates had decreased, the numbers also show students part of minority groups are most likely to drop out. Group 'MORE' says they want to find a solution.
Series evens in 6-2 Omaha loss to Saints
SAINT PAUL, MN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the second of a six-game series to the Saint Paul Saints, losing 6-2 Wednesday afternoon at CHS Field. For the second straight game, the Saints got on the board first and jumped out to a 4-0 lead off Omaha starting pitcher Anthony Veneziano, tagging the left-hander for four runs on seven hits over the first three innings of the game.
Long-acting HIV treatment to be offered in greater Nebraska
Thanks to a recently received grant, the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Specialty Care Center will team with the Nebraska Medicine Grand Island Health Center to provide long-acting, injectable HIV treatment to patients in greater Nebraska. “Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy, which was first approved for use in 2021, allows patients to come into...
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the...
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