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Omaha City Council agenda notes for August 6
No. 6: Public hearing and vote on a liquor license for Koen Japanese BBQ and Izakaya at 3863 Farnam Street, the owner is expanding from its location in Lincoln. Nos. 8-9: Public hearing and vote on Bennington Public School building a new high school and elementary school at 180th and Military.
'Our littlest elephant calf isn't so little anymore!' Henry Doorly Zoo gives update on newest elephant calf
OMAHA, Neb. — The Henry Doorly Zoo took to social media to share photos and an update on the newest member of the elephant family. Hondo is just over 5 months old, and he has outgrown the size of most adult silverback gorillas. He sits at 510 pounds, and...
Omaha storm recovery: OPPD warns customers of scams as they work to restore power
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Public Power District put out a warning to customers about potential scams Saturday. The scam, according to the announcement, goes that the scammer says that the customer in question needs to pay to restore services. OPPD says this is not the case. Scammers in...
Elkhorn family faces new setback after roof is damaged again
ELKHORN, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s only been three months since the April tornado slammed Elkhorn, and mother nature came back with high winds Wednesday night. One family didn’t need to be hit again. A new roof installed since the April tornado will need extensive work again. It’s his...
Great Outdoors: Lake and boating safety
OMAHA, Neb. — Greg Wagner, public information officer for Nebraska Game and Parks, joins KETV in studio to discuss boating and lake safety. It comes at an important time after Nebraska saw three drowning deaths all at Lake Cunningham in a span of five days this past week. "Wear...
A Nebraska Teenager Created A Scam Awareness Flyer For Seniors After Learning That Her Grandmother Was A Victim
Parker Cosimano from Omaha, a middle schooler from Nebraska, was motivated to create a scam awareness flyer after his grandmother fell prey to a scam. He decided to take action by creating a scam prevention flyer and personally distributing it on foot at senior centers. His efforts to raise awareness about scams and protect older adults from falling prey to them are commendable.
No Injuries After Baseball Team’s Charter Bus Catches Fire in Iowa on Way to Illinois for Kane County Cougars Game
A charter bus caught fire early Friday as it was transporting a professional baseball team from Iowa to a game in a Chicago suburb. Members of the Sioux City Explorers made it off the bus safely, although several lost their gloves when the overhead bins melted. The fire started as...
67th Annual Carroll Band Day Set For Oct. 5
It’s time to mark your calendars, as the Carroll Chamber of Commerce has announced Saturday, Oct. 5 as the date for the 2024 Carroll Band Day parade and festivities. This year marks the 67th year Carroll has hosted middle school, high school, and collegiate marching bands from around the state to showcase their skills and put on a show for the community. Registration is now available online at www.carrolliowa.com/band-day for bands, businesses, and other organizations planning to join the fun. The route and theme for this year’s Band Day is yet to be announced. The Chamber is also accepting business sponsorships for the 67th annual Carroll Band Day, and more information on that is available by emailing Program Director Ashley Schable at a.schable@carrolliowa.com.
Two juveniles injured in North Omaha car crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two juveniles were taken to the hospital after a two-car accident early Sunday morning. It happened near 34th street and Grand Avenue around 2:52 a.m. When Omaha police arrived on scene they found two cars with front end damage. One of the vehicles was blocking one side of the road while the other was parked in a driveway.
Severe thunderstorms to continue in storm-weary Midwest on Sunday
After a rather active week in terms of severe weather, another wave of storms is projected to develop from the Dakotas to Wisconsin on Sunday. Over the last week, areas from the Plains to the Ohio Valley have turned into a hotbed for severe weather, and AccuWeather forecasters are once again putting locations across the Midwest on alert for robust thunderstorms this weekend.
Nebraska baseball lands two 2026 Creighton Prep recruits
The Nebraska baseball team started the month of August off strong, landing two more recruits in the 2026 class. Both recruits stand as a home-grown Huskers and hail from the same school, Creighton Prep. Cal Anthony and Charlie Ziola announced their commitments to Nebraska. Anthony made the announcement first before Ziola made the decision on X (formerly Twitter) Friday afternoon. Cal Anthony stands at 6-feet, 2-inches and 190 pounds. The southpaw played on Creighton Prep’s JV roster in his freshman year before being elevated to the varsity level his sophomore season as a pitcher and outfielder. In the 2024 varsity season, Anthony finished...
Storm Chances Overnight, Warm and Muggy Conditions Continue
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers and storms are possible in places overnight, but many areas are expected to remain dry. Storms are expected to form in Minnesota and work their way south overnight. These storms will be losing strength and dissipating as they move into Iowa, but areas north of Highway 30 could see a few showers and a storm between 3AM and 6 AM. Any activity that makes it into eastern Iowa is expected to diminish shortly after daybreak Sunday, so impacts to weekend plans are expected to be minimal. Lows tonight drop into the mid to upper 60s.
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
Iowa Heatwave to Bring 90+ Degrees, Storms Possible in Northern Areas
Des Moines, IA – Iowa is set to experience a significant heatwave over the weekend and into the start of the week, with temperatures soaring across much of the state. Residents should prepare for very warm to hot conditions from today through Monday, with afternoon heat index values ranging between 90 to 100 degrees. The highest temperatures will be concentrated over central and southern Iowa on Sunday and Monday, creating potentially hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.