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Griesel returns home to host youth basketball camp in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - Sam Griesel is about to travel to Germany for his second season of professional basketball. Before he leaves, he spent time with young hoopers across the capital city. Griesel hosted a youth camp at Speedway Sports Complex on Thursday. More than 50 players registered, ranging from...
Hall County of Commissioners agree to sign ambulance service contract
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Hall County Board of Commissioners are holding special meetings to discuss the county’s budget. Thursday marked the first of several budget meetings they will hold over the next three weeks. Wood River Mayor Greg Cramer came to the budget meeting with one goal. He...
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.”
'Poured her heart into the kids': Family reflects on life of Omaha educator honored with street named after her
OMAHA, Neb. — On Thursday, loved ones celebrated the life and legacy of a woman who showed a passion for education. Dr. Danita Webb's family unveiled the renaming of 36th Street and Curtis Avenue, in her honor. But ahead of that, KETV Newswatch 7 sat down with the people...
Omaha native McGuire relishing Olympic debut with USA men’s soccer
PARIS, France (KSNB) - Two days after news broke that Orlando City FC forward Duncan McGuire made the U.S. Olympic men’s soccer team, the former Creighton star said he was on a plane to Europe. It all started with a FaceTime call from Team USA Olympic head coach Marko Mitrovic.
Missouri lawsuits allege abuse by priests, nuns; archdiocese leader in Omaha among those accused
Sixty people allege in new lawsuits filed in Missouri that they were abused as children by dozens of priests, nuns and others, and the man who now leads the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, is among the accused.
Heartland Health Center opening new satellite clinic in Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Heartland Health Center is expanding their operations with a new clinic in south-central Nebraska. Heartland’s new satellite clinic is located on East 14th Street in Hastings and will open on Monday, July 29 for medical and behavioral health patients. Heartland Health Center’s CEO Tami Smith...
WATCH LIVE: Trump and JD Vance campaign in Minnesota
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), will campaign in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Saturday evening. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET as the Trump campaign hopes to flip the reliably blue state red during the November elections. The former president claimed Minnesota was in play for Republicans during […]
1st Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest To Be Held During Crazy Day
Valentine Chamber of Commerce Director Jenny Moore was our guest on the Comment Program on Thursday morning. With the Chamber of Commerce sponsoring the annual Crazy Day event on August 3rd, area listeners will be treated to some familiar promotions, as well as new. The 1st annual Crazy Day Sidewalk...
Watch: Nebraska teen charged for allegedly causing train derailment for YouTube video
Nebraska police have charged a 17-year-old teen with two felonies this week after he allegedly caused a train derailment while filming an “insane” video for YouTube. The teenager, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, uploaded a five-minute video of the incident in Bennet on April 21, dubbing it the “MOST INSANE VIDEO I’VE EVER TAKEN!”
Nebraska Extension offers support and resources following severe storms and flooding
Lincoln, Neb. —The past several months have been challenging for many Nebraskans as severe storms have caused widespread damage throughout the region. Several counties in Nebraska have also experienced flooding due to severe storms and heavy rainfall. These extreme weather events have damaged properties, crops and infrastructure, leaving many...
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