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Mosquito numbers in Nebraska jumped this summer. It’s likely going to get worse in the future.
Bob Decker thought he’d get an early start on golf one morning this summer when he headed to Omaha’s Steve Hogan Golf Course. Instead, he ended up providing swarms of mosquitoes their breakfast, lunch and dinner during his round at the nine-hole course. “I was slapping mosquitoes off...
'It's a double-edged sword': KETV Investigates teacher pay in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska lawmakers are in the middle of a special session to try and address property tax relief. The biggest portion of a Nebraska property owner's property tax bill goes to fund K-12 education. The biggest portion of a school district's budget is teacher pay. But teacher...
Dove hunting season opens soon
With the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt. Doves are abundant statewide and, with generous bag limits, provide some excellent wing-shooting opportunities. Doves may be hunted statewide Sept. 1 – Oct. 30, 2024, with daily bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively. Bag and possession limits are for mourning, white-winged and Eurasian collared-doves in aggregate. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset.
Nebraska lawmakers advance ‘absolute minimum’ property tax package after months of buildup
LINCOLN — Months of buildup for a new property tax relief-driven package was heavily narrowed in the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday before being advanced with the “absolute minimum” provisions. Lawmakers voted 34-11 to end debate on Legislative Bill 34, accepting a “very skinnied-down,” “simple” version. Over the course of 24 hours, lawmakers pivoted through various tax […]
Nebraska special session: LB 34 advances to second round of voting
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - 11 days into the special session, Nebraska Lawmakers are finally debating bills positioned to cut property taxes. However, organizers are wondering if they should scrap the plans and come back with something else tomorrow. With Governor Pillen’s original bill dead on arrival, today’s debate was centered...
Eight Man-2 football: Howells-Dodge keeping underdog mentality in 2024
HOWELLS - Behind a dominant run game, Howells-Dodge rolled into last season's Eight Man-2 semifinal against Wynot. But the Jaguars fell short in the end, losing 22-14. Returning all-stater Dylan Brichacek still remembers falling short of the championship. “When you take a loss and it burns in your mind for...
Animals killed, barn destroyed in Pillen Family Farms fire in eastern Nebraska
PLATTE COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - Multiple animals were killed, and a barn is considered a total loss after a fire at a hog farm owned by Gov. Jim Pillen. The blaze was first reported by the Norfolk Daily News and confirmed by Platte Center Fire and Rescue Treasurer Eric Korus. Crews were called to the Pro Pig farm south of Humphrey on Sunday around 8:20 p.m.
Omaha man sentenced to prison for bank robbery spree in Nebraska, South Dakota, North Carolina, and Iowa
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man will serve time in prison after admitting to nearly two dozen bank robberies. Demitrius Alston, 34, was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to more than 19 years in prison for bank robbery, attempted bank robbery, and conspiracy to commit interference with interstate commerce by way of robbery.
US 75 is cleared after debris blocks traffic, caused major backups
Expect delays on Highway 75 for northbound drivers ahead of your Thursday commute. Debris is blocking two right lanes near the Hamilton Street exit. There is ongoing construction on the Hamilton Bridge, which sits above Highway 75. Omaha police are in the area working to clear the debris from the...
New educators begin teaching this week at Elgin schools
Five new teachers will be educating students this year at schools in Elgin. At Elgin Public Schools, Ahlona Landauer will teach Spanish and JH language arts. Across town at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic, there will be four new teachers (below). They are Faith Orcutt, PK-12 Music; Anita Kalvelage, elementary instructor; Calvin Nieman, English; and Rachel Pavelka, second grade. The first day of school at Pope John was August 14 (today). At EPS, the first day of classes will be Thursday, August 15.
Saint Cecilia cuts ribbon on renovated high school building
HASTINGS, Neb. – The Hastings Saint Cecilia high school building is welcoming its students back to school after two years of renovations. On Wednesday morning, Fr. Cyrus Rowan and other members of Hastings Catholic Schools cut the ribbon on the renovated high school building ahead of the first day of the 2024-25 school year.
Windy Hills and Buffalo Hills to share building for 2024-25 school year
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Kearney Public Schools kicks off a new school year on Thursday, and students at Windy Hills and Buffalo Hills Elementary will return to school to a unique situation. Windy Hills is currently undergoing major renovations, which is why the faculty, staff and students will move into...
LPS reinforces cell phone policy in middle schools
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As the new year begins for students, Lincoln Public Schools is reinforcing some rules and adding some new ones when it comes to electronics. Hall passes are now digital, and schools are seeing several improvements with the cell phone policy that was first introduced last year.
New superintendent makes his rounds on Omaha’s first day of school
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Wednesday marked the first day of the 2024-25 school year at Omaha Public Schools for sixth graders, eighth graders, and kindergartners. And for the district, there’s a new sheriff in town: Superintendent Matt Ray made an appearance at Belvedere Elementary School this morning. “This morning...
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