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School districts working to comply with Iowa’s book ban before students return
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A court challenge to the Iowa law that restricts certain books and topics ended - which means teachers, principals and curriculum directors are having to make sure they’re not in violation. The law bans school books that depict or describe sex acts. It also prohibits...
Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate in Society
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
Nebraska officials give timeline for FEMA aid after disaster declaration
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Earlier this week, FEMA announced relief funding became available in 17 Nebraska counties, including Douglas, after President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for damage from storms between late May and early June. The Douglas County Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA) said there are two types...
Ahead of Offutt Air Show, Omaha metro business owners enjoy preview
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The employees at Apollo Heating and Air spent Friday with eyes to the sky. Ahead of the big return of the air show they’re getting a sneak peek. “We get a lot a lot of air traffic through the area as it is anyway. But just the past couple of days it’s been elevated as you can hear above me right now,” said Dylan Lieberth, general manager.
Martin Luther King III speaks in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The son of Martin Luther King Jr. is in Omaha, honoring the past and celebrating the future. Martin Luther King III spoke to a crowd at the Omaha Hilton. “We have to learn to work with one another,” he said. King evoked the legacy...
Investors Capital Group Acquires MF Property in Omaha
Investors Capital Group (ICG), a multifamily investment firm, has acquired the 1501 Jackson Apartments, a 72-unit midrise multifamily property located in Omaha, Nebraska. This strategic acquisition represents the 5th and final property acquisition under ICG’s Apartment Fund 8. Scott Koethe of The Mogharebi Group brokered the transaction. The property...
Fourth teen arrested in shooting death of 64-year-old man charged as an adult
OMAHA, Neb. — A 16-year-old who was arrested for criminal homicide in the death of a 64-year-old man has been charged as an adult. He faces criminal homicide, robbery, and weapons charges in the shooting death of Mursal Jama. Also charged as adults in the case are 17-year-old Trenton...
'Get to see themselves represented': Voices in Alliance puts on shows featuring LGBTQIA+ stories, actors
OMAHA, Neb. — Bringing representation to the stage, Voices in Alliance is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to telling LGBTQIA+ stories in the metro and casting actors who are like the characters they play. The lights are on. The stage is set, and the actors are doing warm-ups. "I...
World War II Veteran Surprised With Special Look Of Military Tribute Art Piece
Staff at The Friendship Home in Audubon surprised one of their residents over the last weekend with a personal visit of a life-size tribute to all military members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Millard “Mike” Michalski Sr. celebrated his 100th birthday with family, staff, and residents, viewing the over six-foot tall scrap metal figure, “Final Stand,” created by Scott Eickman. Michalski Sr first saw the piece at the Audubon County Fair, and Eickman says he tried to keep up with where the sculpture has been traveling to.
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