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Dozens march between Lincoln and Omaha to bring awareness to veteran's health issues
The 50 Mile March returned for its sixth year, as dozens of marchers took the trek between Lincoln and Omaha on Sunday. The organizers, The 50 Mile March, say on average, 150 veterans are homeless at any given time here in Nebraska. The march was to bring awareness to veterans' health issues. Sign up for our Newsletters Kim Kavulak, a board member for The 50 Mile March, was one of six original participants in the first-ever march, back in 2020.
Wanted fugitive dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Council Bluffs
The Council Bluffs Police Department reported a wanted fugitive died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to the area of 1201 Madison Ave. around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday to locate a wanted suspect. Sign up for our Newsletters James Leroy Perdue III held active parole violation warrants throughout the state of Iowa. The FBI also listed Perdue III as a suspect in a Saturday homicide from South Dakota. Perdue was considered armed and dangerous.
Nebraska State Penitentiary experiences two water line breaks in two days
The Nebraska State Penitentiary says they experiences two water line breaks within the span of two days. The first break occurred on Thursday, Aug. 6. The break occurred near the library and was fixed on Friday. Sign up for our Newsletters The second break occurred on Friday, Aug. 7, and was located near one of the housing units. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services says this leak had affected water to a significant portion of the facility.
DCSO identifies suspect in Friday shooting
Izzy Fonfara Drewel and Matt Stein Douglas County Sheriff's Office revealed the name of the man deputies attempted to arrest, before a "gun battle" broke out on Friday afternoon. Twenty-six-year-old Jaquan Marion was killed in the exchange of gunfire that also injured a Douglas County Deputy. Douglas County Sheriff's Office has not yet revealed the deputy's identity, nor have they provided an update to his condition since Friday afternoon's shooting.
The suspect immediately fired upon deputies when they responded to the scene, authorities said
Katie Bane and Matt Stein A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy injured in a shooting in Northwest Omaha around noon Sunday, Sheriff Aaron Hanson told the media in a news conference. Hanson said the male deputy was shot and is in stable condition after being taken to the hospital in a cruiser. Two deputies were responding to a domestic dispute where a boyfriend was accused of breaking into an apartment near Blair High Road and Potter Street, Hanson said.
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Editorial Standards ⓘ Douglas County Sheriff's Department confirmed that one of their officers was injured in an incident that took place around Blair High Rd and Potter Street, just before noon Sunday.Douglas County Dispatch confirmed a "Help an officer" call was sent out during the incident.This breaking story is currently ongoing.
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NOW, FROM OMAHA’S NEWS LEADER, THIS IS KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S CHRONICLE. SPRING IS FINALLY HERE, AND AFTER A WARMER THAN NORMAL WINTER, MANY CAN REALLY FEEL THAT SPRING FEVER. THANKS FOR JOINING US THIS MORNING. I’M BILL SCHAMMERT FOR SOME. SPRING CAN BRING A LOT OF GOOD FOR SOME, A LOT OF BAD. TODAY’S CHRONICLE IS HERE TO ADDRESS IT ALL, FROM PLANTING TIPS TO CLEANING UP YOUR WINTER CLUTTER, TO HOW TO DEAL WITH THOSE PESKY SEASONAL ALLERGIES. WE’LL HAVE THE ANSWERS YOU’RE LOOKING FOR RIGHT HERE.
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Editorial Standards ⓘ The Eighth-ranked Husker softball squad swept the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 11-5 on Sunday afternoon, with head coach Rhonda Revelle recording her 1,200th win.Nebraska was down early, surrendering a two-run lead in the opening frame before rallying seven runs, topped off with a Lauren Camenzind three-run home run.The Huskers defense played well today, making big plays like this throw on a rope double-play from center fielder Hannah Coor.Left fielder Natalia Hill also laid...
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NOW FROM OMAHA’S NEWS LEADER THIS IS KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S CHRONICLE. GOOD MORNING AND THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S CHRONICLE. I’M BILL SCHAMMERT. OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST MONTH, WILDFIRES HAVE BURNED WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEBRASKA NEARLY 900,000 ACRES OF NEBRASKA’S CROP AND GRAZING LANDS ARE NOW ASH. THE FIRES BEGAN ON MARCH 12TH. WE’VE TRACKED SEVEN DIFFERENT ONES. THOSE FIRES CHARRED THE LANDSCAPE AND HAVE LASTING EFFECTS ON THE LANDS, THE LIVES IN THEIR PATH.
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Editorial Standards ⓘ Creighton baseball wins in walk-off fashion against Sacramento State 4-3.The Bluejays struck first with an RBI single from first baseman Nick Bowron.Creighton would surrender two runs in the third before allowing another in the eighth inning to let the Hornets take the 3-1 lead into the final frame.The Bluejays would get the last inning rally going with an RBI single from centerfielder Isaac Wachsmann before a sacrifice fly plated a run from catcher Connor Capece.Tied up...
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Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball sweeps Indiana in game three, 12-4, Sunday afternoon. The Huskers were tied 2 a piece in the bottom of the fifth inning before fireworks started with a solo-shot home run from senior Jett Buck. The 392-foot homer made the score three to two. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. BUCK SHOT! 🎯 Huskers take the lead 3-2.
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The Huskers won over the seventh-ranked UCLA Bruins in an eight-to-four final Sunday afternoon in Bowlin Stadium. The win marks a series victory by the ninth-ranked Nebraska softball squad. The Huskers started the rubber match by giving up a run in the first inning before a Jordy Frahm leadoff solo shot over the fence. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. WE STRIKE BACK.
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Now, from Omaha's news leader, this is KETV News Watch Seven's Chronicle. Good morning. Thank you for joining us for KETV News Watch Seven's Chronicle. I'm Omaha's chief meteorologist, Bill Ranby. Today marks the end of severe weather Awareness Week for Iowa and Nebraska, but that doesn't mean the window of preparation is closed yet. Which is why KETV News Watch Seven's weather team is here to get you prepared on everything from tornadoes and hail to fire threats and heat waves.
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NOW FROM OMAHA’S NEWS LEADER, THIS IS KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S CHRONICLE. GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US FOR KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S CHRONICLE. I’M JOHN GRENVILLE. I’M MADISON PERALES. THINGS ARE LOOKING DIFFERENT IN LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA THESE DAYS. THE TYSON PLANT THAT EMPLOYED ABOUT 3200 PEOPLE SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS. AROUND 300 WORKERS WERE KEPT ON TO HANDLE CLOSURE RELATED DUTIES, BUT NOW SEVERAL ARE LEFT WITHOUT A JOB. AGENCIES AND GROUPS AROUND THE STATE ARE TRYING TO HELP OUT. THIS MORNING.
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IT’S FRIDAY, SO THAT MEANS IT’S TIME TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WEEKEND. AND JOINING US WITH SOME GREAT IDEAS. JASMINE GOODWIN FROM VISIT OMAHA. OMAHA OFFICIAL TOURISM AUTHORITY GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME. GOOD MORNING. HAPPY FRIDAY. HAPPY FRIDAY WE MADE IT. AND THE WEATHER. YES, YOUR DRESS IS SAYING IT ALL. YEAH, I’M BRINGING IT IN THE SUN. SO WE GOT A COUPLE THINGS PLANNED FOR THIS WEEKEND. THIS ONE IS AT NIGHT, IS IT? THAT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING. YES IT IS.
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BETTER. THAT’S AARON HEGARTY REPORTING TO D.C. NOW. DOZENS OF HOUSE LAWMAKERS SENT A JOINT LETTER TO PRESIDENT TRUMP SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF OKLAHOMA SENATOR MARKWAYNE MULLIN AS THE NEXT HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY. CONGRESSMAN DON BACON, MIKE FLOOD, RANDY FEENSTRA AND ZACH NUNN HELPED WRITE THAT LETTER. THEY SAY SENATOR MULLIN’S COMMITMENT TO BORDER SECURITY, HIS SUPPORT FOR PRO AMERICA POLICIES ALL MAKE HIM WELL SUITED TO LEAD DHS.
Chronicle: Spring break
Now, from Omaha's news leader, this is KETV News Watch Seven's Chronicle. Good morning and welcome to Chronicle. I'm Bill Shammer. It's almost mid-March, and for many that means more than just shamrocks, shakes, and leprechauns. It means spring break is on the horizon. Florida still dominates for people across the US, Key West and Destin being the top search places for 2026.
Welcome to the Weekend - March 6
IT’S FRIDAY, SO THAT MEANS IT’S TIME TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WEEKEND. AND JOINING US WITH SOME GREAT IDEAS TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED FROM, VISIT OMAHA. OMAHA’S OFFICIAL TOURISM AUTHORITY. GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME, ERIN O’BRIEN. GOOD MORNING. ERIN. TELL ME WHAT’S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND. WELL, WE HAVE A BIG VARIETY OF THINGS GOING ON. WE’LL START WITH THE NEGRO MOTORIST GREEN BOOK AT THE DURHAM MUSEUM.
Mobile diabetes screening provided for those at Open Door Mission
MONTHS. THE OPEN DOOR MISSION HOSTS ITS ANNUAL SCREENING TODAY WITH HELP FROM THE MOBILE DIABETES CENTER. NURSES WITH THE MOBILE CLINIC TESTED BLOOD SUGAR, BLOOD PRESSURE AND OTHER RELATED VITALS. OPEN DOOR MISSION SAYS COMING TO THE CLINIC FOR FREE SCREENINGS CAN SOMETIMES OPEN UP CONVERSATIONS ABOUT OTHER HEALTH ISSUES, WHICH CAN HELP THEM REFER PEOPLE TO THE CARE THEY NEED.
Dispute between Omaha City Council and construction company heats up before final vote
QUANECIA THERE’S A BATTLE BETWEEN THE OMAHA CITY COUNCIL AND HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION, AND IT CENTERS AROUND A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT. THE DEAL TO EXPAND THE PAPILLION CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY WAS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A FEW YEARS AGO. IT COMES WITH A $411 MILLION PRICE TAG. HOWEVER, THE ORIGINAL BUDGET WAS 350 MILLION. THE PRESIDENT OF HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION SAYS THE CURRENT CONTRACT IS FAR FROM INDUSTRY STANDARD. THAT LEVEL OF COST INCREASE IS NOT EXPLAINABLE BY INFLATION.
Nebraska inmate serving life sentence for murder dies
HOLTZ WAS 89 YEARS OLD. BACK IN NEBRASKA. AN INMATE DIES WHILE IN CUSTODY. THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SAYS 77 YEAR OLD LONNIE PATMAN DIED AT THE RECEPTION AND TREATMENT CENTER. PATMAN WAS SERVING A LIFE SENTENCE FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER.
Welcome to the Weekend- February 27
HERE’S MELISSA FRY WITH WHAT YOU CAN DO IN OMAHA THIS WEEKEND. IT’S FRIDAY. TIME TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WEEKEND AND WHO HAS GREAT IDEAS TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED. OF COURSE! JASMINE GOODWIN WITH VISIT OMAHA. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE. HAPPY FRIDAY. HAPPY FRIDAY, ANOTHER WINTER WEEKEND AND I’M TOLD DOC MCSTUFFINS IS THE NEW POPULAR THING. THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IS POPPING THIS WEEKEND, MY FRIEND. THEY’VE GOT TWO NEW EXHIBITS GOING ON. THE FIRST ONE, LIKE SHE MENTIONED DOC MCSTUFFINS.
More than 400 students attend JAG's Career Development Conference
LINCOLN, YOU’RE LOOKING AT 57 MINUTES. WELL, MORE THAN 400 STUDENTS ACROSS 36 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NEBRASKA EXPLORE OPTIONS OF WHAT THEY CAN DO AFTER GRADUATION. THE JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES, NEBRASKA CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE AT THE CHI HEALTH CENTER. IT WAS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE AND IMPLEMENT SKILLS SO THEY CAN BE BETTER PREPARED FOR THEIR CAREERS.
Proposed Nebraska bill looks to undo federal work requirements for SNAP benefits
DECLARATION. REPORTING FOR KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN. I’M JOHN GRENFELL. WRITTEN COMMENTS RECEIVED. ANOTHER BILL IN NEBRASKA’S LEGISLATURE SEEKS TO UNDO FEDERAL WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR SNAP BENEFITS. SHELBY 7.34 WOULD REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO RESTORE SNAP WORK REQUIREMENT EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS, PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 19 AND 24.
Nebraska cities prep roadways for possible snow
BUT WE’RE WATCHING BILL QUANECIA. THANK YOU BILL. WELL, WE’VE BEEN SPOILED SO FAR WITH THE WARM FEBRUARY, BUT WITH A LACK OF SNOW AND WARM ROADS. MANY WONDER WHAT OUR AREA IS DOING IN PREPARATION FOR THAT SNOW CHANCE. METEOROLOGIST LUKE VICKERY IS LIVE FROM BLAIR WITH THE PLAN. HEY, LUKE. YEAH, BILL QUANECIA I’M OUTSIDE THE INDIO T SIDE UP HERE IN BLAIR AND IT’S INCREDIBLE HOW NICE IT IS RIGHT NOW. AND WE’RE CONSIDERING SNOW IN THE FORECAST FOR TOMORROW.
Welcome to the Weekend - February 13th
JASMINE GOODWIN WITH VISIT OMAHA. IT IS FRIDAY TIME TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WEEKEND. AND OF COURSE JASMINE GOODWIN HAS GREAT IDEAS FROM VISIT OMAHA. A LOT GOING ON THIS WEEKEND. GET OUT WITH THE HONEY. YES, YES, IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE. VALENTINE’S DAY. SO LET’S KICK THINGS OFF WITH THE DANCE. REMEMBER DANCES? I DO. THIS ONE’S EXTRA FUN. THIS IS THE OMAHA JITTERBUGS. SO THIS IS PART OF SOMETHING THAT THEY DO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT WHERE YOU GO OUT, YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO DANCE AND THEN HAVE A PARTY.
Burn bans: Why they're not to be trifled with
COLON CANCER. HE WAS 48 YEARS OLD. BACK HERE AT HOME, IT’S BEEN A DRY START TO FEBRUARY, POSING A FIRE DANGER TO THE METRO. KETV NEWSWATCH 7 METEOROLOGIST LUKE VICKERY IS LIVE NEAR UNDERWOOD, IOWA. EXPLAIN WHY SOME TOWNS ARE ISSUING BURN BANS. HEY, LUKE. UNDERWOOD, IOWA. AND ONE THING WORTH MENTIONING IS IT’S BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE’VE GOT A LOT OF MOISTURE. YOU KNOW, IT’S BEEN UNSEASONABLY WARM. WE ALL KNOW THAT. BUT ON TOP OF THAT, THE LAST TIME WE GOT SUBSTANTIAL MOISTURE WAS JANUARY 8TH.
Welcome to the Weekend - February 6
IT’S FRIDAY, SO THAT MEANS IT’S TIME TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WEEKEND AND JOINING US WITH SOME GREAT IDEAS TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED. JASMINE GOODWIN FROM VISIT OMAHA. OMAHA’S OFFICIAL TOURISM AUTHORITY. GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME. GOOD MORNING. THIS IS A GOOD WEEKEND. I’M FEELING VERY EXCITED FOR THE WARM WEATHER. THAT MEANS YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO GET OUTSIDE, BUT YOU GOT A LITTLE WINE BUBBLE EVENT. ACTUALLY, THIS ONE IS ALL ABOUT PUPS. PUPS? IT’S A PUP POTTY AND PEDICURE POP UP.
Nebraska men's basketball injury update ahead of Rutgers game
Nebraska Men's Basketball Head Coach Fred Hoiberg addressed the media's questions today, including the status of Lithuanian senior forward Ugnius Jarusevicius. Jarusevicius will "likely be out for the rest of the season", Coach Hoiberg confirmed to the media in his morning press conference. The senior transfer forward from Central Michigan only played in one game for 10 minutes this year, against New Hampshire on December 30th. He had seven points and two rebounds from the bench.
Nebraska State Patrol cuts ribbon on new Omaha-based headquarters
ANYTHING ABOUT EITHER SCENE, CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 402 444. STOP. THE NEBRASKA STATE PATROL CUTS THE RIBBON ON ITS NEW TROOP A HEADQUARTERS. FACILITY IS NEAR 72ND AND STATE STREETS. THE NEW OFFICE BRINGS TOGETHER ALL OF NTSB’S OMAHA OPERATIONS UNDER ONE ROOF. IT SERVES AS THE HEADQUARTERS FOR TROOP A, INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES CARRIER. ENFORCEMENT AND FINGERPRINTING SERVICES.
Testimony heard on Nebraska bill, which seeks to prohibit some closures of electrical plants
LB1026 is a proposed Nebraska State bill and today lawmakers heard testimony on the piece of legislation that seeks to prohibit the closure of certain power plants. The bill seeks to precent electric suppliers from closing certain generation facilities, if the supplier has customers waiting for electric service. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, who ordered a north Omaha OPPD coal plant to remain open, despite plans to shut it down, last year says he supports the legislation.
$3M donation is benefitting students at Creighton University
Related coverage in the video above Creighton University received a $3 million grant to establish a new office aimed to promote the mental and spiritual well-being, plus resiliency and life skills, of students. The Fritz Family of Cura Personalis Services has been established, thanks to a donation from Lance & Julie Fritz. Cura personalis, which means "care for the whole person," is one of Creighton's core values.
Benches that were destroyed by vandalism are replaced by masonry donation
Editorial Standards ⓘ De'Santiago Masonry, an Omaha-based company, donated their time and money to help replace benches destroyed by vandals last year at Queen's Legacy Mural.The mural, located near 24th and Sahler Streets, honors over 80 murdered women from the Omaha community.The company started replacing the benches today, and will continue to build them throughout the rest of the year.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google...
Lancaster County Health Department says measles found in wastewater
MARY REGLI KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN. ALSO BREAKING AT FOUR. MEASLES IS DETECTED IN LINCOLN WASTEWATER. AGAIN, THE LINCOLN LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS IT WAS FOUND IN SAMPLES TAKEN BETWEEN JANUARY 26TH AND JANUARY 28TH. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LAST WEEK. IT SAYS MEASLES WAS NOT DETECTED IN A SAMPLE. TWO DAYS LATER.
Omaha's Riverfront sets up a Black History Month walk
YOU’RE RIGHT, YOU’RE RIGHT. AT LEAST THERE’S SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. YES. THANKS, BILL. WELL, THIS FEBRUARY MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. SINCE IT WAS FIRST RECOGNIZED HERE IN THE U.S. AND DESPITE THE COLD TODAY, MANY ARE OUTSIDE TO DISCOVER THE STORY BEHIND AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY. METEOROLOGIST LUKE VICKERY IS OUT OF THE GENE LEAHY MALL TO BRING US THE DETAILS. LUKE. YEAH. BILL QUANECIA IT’S A LITTLE CHILLY OUTSIDE HERE THIS AFTERNOON, BUT WITH NOT MUCH OF A BREEZE AROUND.
Omaha Storm Chasers reveal promotional schedule, single ticket sale date
NON-EMERGENCY CALLS PER MONTH. IT’S TIME TO GO CHASE THE FUN OMAHA STORM CHASERS SINGLE GAME TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW. THE TEAM ALSO ANNOUNCED THEME NIGHTS LIKE STAR WARS NIGHT AND RUNS NIGHT. IN ADDITION TO FIREWORKS NIGHTS AND OTHER PROMOTIONS. YOU CAN FIND ALL THE DETAILS AND BUY TICKETS ON THEIR WEBSITE.
Welcome to the Weekend - January 30th
FUN WEEKEND ACTIVITIES. IT IS FRIDAY. TIME TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WEEKEND. JOINING US WITH GREAT IDEAS. JASMINE GOODWIN VISIT OMAHA, THE OFFICIAL TOURISM AUTHORITY. WELCOME. I THINK THAT WE HAVE HAD QUITE THE DISCUSSION ABOUT MAC AND CHEESE. YES, WE HAVE AND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THEIR OPINIONS. YES. SO NOW EVERYONE CAN GO DOWN TO MIDTOWN CROSSING TOMORROW AND HAVE IT OUT. AND FOR ALL.
Omaha trucking company becomes fifth largest in the US after acquiring Tennessee company
BEGIN THE PROCESS OF SELECTING A NEW SUPERINTENDENT SOON. AND OMAHA BASED TRUCKING COMPANY BUYS A TENNESSEE COMPANY, MAKING IT THE FIFTH LARGEST CARRIER IN THE U.S. WERNER BOUGHT FIRST ENTERPRISES FOR $245 MILLION. ALSO KNOWN AS FIRST FLEET, THE COMPANY HAS OVER 2400 TRACTORS, 11,000 TRAILERS, AND 37 PROPERTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Council Bluffs Community Schools superintendent resigning, headed to Independence Missouri
FILING TAXES. THE COUNCIL BLUFFS SUPERINTENDENT IS GOING TO THE SHOW-ME STATE. MURILLO SAYS SHE IS RESIGNING AT THE END OF JUNE. THE DISTRICT CONFIRMS MARIA HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS THE NEXT SUPERINTENDENT OF THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN MISSOURI. MURILLO IS RIGHT NOW IN HER NINTH YEAR AS SUPERINTENDENT IN COUNCIL BLUFFS. SHE CALLS IT AN OPPORTUNITY TO RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY. SHE GREW UP IN.
Welcome to the weekend - January 23rd
SOME WEEKEND EVENTS TO KEEP YOU NICE AND WARM. IT’S FRIDAY, SO THAT MEANS IT’S TIME TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WEEKEND. AND JOINING US WITH SOME GREAT IDEAS TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED. JASMINE GOODWIN FROM VISIT OMAHA, OMAHA’S OFFICIAL TOURISM AUTHORITY. GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME. THANK YOU. YES. SO IT’S REALLY COLD. YES, WE DO HAVE A COUPLE OF THINGS GOING ON. YES, I’M KEEPING YOU ENTERTAINED. NOT WARM. SO PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND. YES. SO, AT THE ROSE THEATER, WE’VE GOT MR.
Study reveals who the average US ISIS member is, recruitment on rise
OLIVIA RUBIN, ABC NEWS, NEW YORK. THERE IS A GROWING CONCERN OF AN ISIS PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, AND MANY WONDER WHO THOSE IN THE TERROR GROUP ACTUALLY ARE. TODAY, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OMAHA IS. INSIGHT DEPARTMENT LOOKED TO CLEAR THAT UP. INSIGHT SAYS THE RESEARCHERS RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE AVERAGE PERSON IS 27 YEAR OLD MAN WITH VARYING BACKGROUNDS, AND DESPITE A SPIKE IN RECRUITMENT IN 2015, THE NUMBERS ARE RISING AGAIN.
Arby's veteran worker celebrates milestone with his inspiration
JUST TWO MINUTES AS USUAL. WELL, FOR 25 YEARS, ROBERT CONKLIN HAS BEEN PROVIDING SMILES AND SERVICE AT ARBY’S, AND TODAY HE WAS HONORED FOR HIS WORK. CONKLIN IS A PERSON WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND A RECENT DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS HAS PUT HIS CAREER IN JEOPARDY. SO HIS COWORKERS, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS THEY ALL GATHERED TO CELEBRATE HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THEY THREW A LITTLE PARTY FOR HIM AS HE GOT INTO WORK AT THE 134TH AND MAPLE LOCATION, AND CONKLIN WAS OVERWHELMED WITH EMOTION. FAMILY, FRIENDS. FROM THERE.
Woodbine Elementary principal honored with national award
$25,000 and a national award were presented to a Woodbine, Iowa elementary school principal, who set up the honor ceremony without knowing she had won. Woodbine Elementary School principal Jill Riddler won the Milken Educator Award. The award has been given out since its inception in 1987, looking to honor early to mid career teachers, principals, and specialists around the country who are furthering excellence in education.
Nebraska trooper removes sign blown by winds on the Interstate
WELCOME BACK. THE NEBRASKA STATE PATROL IS READY TO RESPOND TO ANY CALL FOR HELP. LAST WEEK, A TROOPER HELPED REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INTERSTATE 80. IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON CAMERA. CHECK THIS OUT. THIS WAS LAST FRIDAY IN OGALLALA. THE EXIT SIGN FELL OVER, BLOCKING THE EXIT RAMP. TROOPER COLINDRES QUICKLY GOT IT OUT OF THE WAY AND OPENED UP TRAFFIC.
Food pantry turned shopping experience opens doors in Papillion
A new food pantry seeks to provide the shopping experience to those who aren't able to fully experience it. NeighborGood opens their 'Market Choice' Pantry, located at 1712 Charleston Drive in Papillion. NeighborGood says the site looks to empower neighbors with dignity and reduce food waste by changing the pre-packaged bags format to a groccery-store-style experience.
Perfect ACT scores result in full-ride, presidential scholarships, to Nebraska universities
46 Millard high school students have received a full-ride scholarship to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Those students scored a perfect 36 on the ACT, a college preparatory exam. Nine of them gathered at Millard North High School today to be recognized, and awarded the scholarship by UNL president Dr. Jeffery Gold. Gold stressed that the purpose of the scholarship is to send a message to students, saying "We want you to stay here.
Omaha's mayor announces a new small business initiative
A GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS LOOK. SCOTT. MAYOR JOHN EWING IS ASKING OMAHANS TO THINK A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY ABOUT THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM. WELL, TODAY HE LAUNCHED WHAT HE’S CALLING YEAR OF THE NEIGHBOR. IT’S A CITYWIDE EFFORT AIMED AT STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY AND CONNECTIONS. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S CONNOR SCHMIDT IS LIVE AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CIVIC CENTER WITH MORE HEY, CONNOR. YEAH, QUANECIA JULIE. MAYOR EWING SAYS THIS INITIATIVE IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST A SLOGAN.
Iowa's National Guard delivers their Condition of the Guard address to state legislators
Iowa's National Guard delivered their 'Condition of the Guard' address to the Iowa state legislature today to a packed crowd. Leaders delivered their remarks about accomplishments made in 2025, and upcoming goals for this year. Adjutant General, Major General Stephen Osborn, also remembered the two national guardsmen who lost their lives in Syria in December, by saying, "Their courage and resiliency exemplify the competency of our force and we remain committed to their recovery and care.
One million dollars donated to Iowa organizations by Google
REPORTING IN WASHINGTON. I’M AMY LU. GOOGLE ANNOUNCES A $1 MILLION DONATION TO IOWA. THE TECH COMPANY OFTEN SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ACROSS THE HAWKEYE STATE, SPECIFICALLY THOSE THAT WORK ON STEM EDUCATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND STRENGTHENING THE SMALL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM. IN TOTAL, 14 ORGANIZATIONS GOT A PORTION OF THE MONEY. SOME O Editorial Standards ⓘ Google announced their donation of a million dollars to Iowa organizations.
Now hiring, Girl Scout Camp Leaders look for summer job seekers
IT’S A LITTLE BIT BETTER ONCE YOU’RE HEADING OUT TOWARD. IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO START THINKING ABOUT SUMMER, ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB. IF SO, THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA MAY HAVE ONE FOR YOU. CAMP LEADERSHIP IS LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SPEND THEIR SUMMERS MAKING MEMORIES, BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS. AND OF COURSE, THOSE WHO LOVE WORKING WITH KIDS. THANKS FOR COMING. WE’RE LOOKING FOR CAMP COUNSELORS. WE’RE LOOKING FOR DIRECTORS.
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