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On a Pin High: First Tee’s Taylor Sidzyik
Growing up in Omaha, Taylor Sidzyik often thinks back on his own sports priorities when teaching kids as young as 5 about the game of golf as the First Tee of Omaha program director. “My dad was a wrestler and a baseball player, so I grew up playing select baseball,”...
Nebraska's new secondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator receives 2-year contract
LINCOLN, Neb. — John Butler received a two-year contract as Nebraska football'ssecondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator. Butler will earn $700,000 in 2024 and his salary will be increased to $720,000 in 2025, according to a copy of the contract obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7. Previous coverage: Nebraska...
Omaha City Council agenda notes for August 27
Nos. 20-21: Public hearing on spending $500,000 for streetscape project along Harney Street between 35th and 41st streets. This would be for pedestrian safety improvements. No. 30: A public hearing and vote on Mayor Stothert making a proposition on the November ballot. The city has received a notice from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development that an application to establish a “Good Life” district in Omaha has been approved. Voters would be asked to approve the establishment of local sources of revenue tailored to meet the need of promoting local economic development where a “Good Life” district would exist.
Omaha man federally charged in case involving distribution of fentanyl
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man was federally charged in a case involving the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death. Mike Marquez, 42, was charged in a case of death related to fentanyl in June, court documents say. If convicted, the maximum penalty is not less than 20 years,...
Isolated to Scattered Showers & Storms Followed by High Heat & Humidity
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible late Saturday afternoon and evening. Heat indexes in the 90s are expected today through Tuesday. Your First Alert: A Few Showers & Storms. This afternoon we’ll have a partly cloudy sky with temperatures reaching the 80s. However,...
Iowa's first Topgolf will open in West Des Moines on Sept. 6
Topgolf will open its West Des Moines location, Iowa's first, on Sept. 6, the company announced Thursday. A mild winter allowed construction of the $13 million, high-tech indoor-outdoor driving range, planned since 2022, to proceed ahead of schedule. The facility on the northwest corner of Mills Civic and Jordan Creek parkways near Jordan Creek Town Center will have 72 indoor-outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays, the company said in a news release. ...
Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast - A hot and humid weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Sunny skies and comfortable conditions are here for our Friday night. Enjoy!. The clouds return again by Saturday morning with a few spotty t-showers to start the day especially S of I-80. Those clear by mid morning and we will warm fast to a high of...
Nebraska voters will see dueling abortion amendments this fall
LINCOLN — Nebraska voters will decide the future of abortion rights in November, but unlike voters in other states, they will have competing choices. Two separate proposed constitutional amendments on abortion qualified for the general election ballot, the Secretary of State’s Office announced Friday. One proposal, by abortion-rights advocates, would codify a right to abortion […]
Royals prospect, St. Joseph's own Noah Cameron thriving in Omaha
St. Joseph’s Noah Cameron has had quite the journey since being drafted by the Royals in 2021. An alum of Central High School, Cameron jumped from High A Quad Cities to Double A Northwest Arkansas last year. Cameron finished last year 3-10 with a 6.10 ERA, striking out 74...
Meet Vannie, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Are you looking for a dog that’s happy to be involved in whatever you’re doing? Look no further! Vannie just might be the girl for you. While she...
Buffalo jumps ahead early in 7-0 Omaha loss
BUFFALO – The Omaha Storm Chasers saw a three-game winning streak come to an end Thursday in a 7-0 defeat to the Buffalo Bisons. While Omaha led for the first 18 innings of the series, Buffalo surged ahead in the first inning Thursday, plating five runs in the opening frame against Chasers starter Dinelson Lamet. A pair of singles and a walk loaded the bases, then a second walk scored Buffalo’s first run.
Iowa Senator Demands Action Amid Nursing Home Fee Crisis
(Des Moines) State Senator Claire Celsi calls for urgent reform in Iowa’s nursing home sector. This follows revelations that numerous facilities, including the bankrupt Tabor Manor Care Center, owe a combined 10.7 million dollars in unpaid quality assurance fees. Celsi criticized the lack of oversight and accountability, arguing that taxpayer dollars and resident care are being compromised. She has urged her legislative colleagues to prioritize this issue in the next session, emphasizing that significant changes are needed to address the ongoing crisis effectively.
National Weather Service: Heat advisory possible this week
JANESVILLE — Heat is on the way early in the coming week. The National Weather Service office in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued a hazardous weather outlook on Friday for excessive heat this week for portions of east central, south central and southeast Wisconsin. Twenty counties were named in the notice, including Rock, Dane, Jefferson, Walworth, Green, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Layfayette,...
Storm cleanup costly for Iowa ministry
For GoServ Global Ministries, based in Ankeny and Albert City, the spring season has been a costly one when it comes to serving people with damaged or destroyed homes. A record number of tornados and several floods hit Iowa between April and June.
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