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Honoring Malcolm X: supporters see $20M as ‘down payment’ on struggle to celebrate Omaha native
Generations of Black leaders in Nebraska have fought to keep alive the dream of a museum honoring slain Civil Rights leader Malcolm X. For decades, the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation has had little more than a visitor's center in his birthplace of Omaha. The future of preserving his legacy looks...
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.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find childcare availability near their homes, where they attend school, or near parents and caretakers’ workplaces. “Using Iowa’s Child Care Connect, Iowa parents will be able to...
Iowa Democratic chair says DNC has motivated Iowans ahead of 2024 election
Iowa Democrats say the national convention has motivated state party members leading into the 2024 election — an election that could prove crucial to their chances of regaining an early spot in the presidential nominating process. Delegates from across the nation have spent the past four days in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, rallying […]
Crash in West Omaha leaves two in hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people are recovering after an accident late Thursday night. The crash happened around 9:00 p.m. near 204th and Pacific Streets. Officials say that both were taken to the hospital, with one in critical condition. 6 News is working to find out what led up to...
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Norfolk doctor advises to let sunlight enter your body through the eyes
One of the best nutrients for the human body is sunlight. But according to a Norfolk physician, some in the medical community have demonized it. Dr. Keith Vrbicky of Midwest Health Partners told News Talk WJAG we need sunlight, not just on our bodies. We need it in our bodies and the best way is through our eyes.
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