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'A lot more questions than answers right now': Council Bluffs school districts react to new Iowa law that allows armed school staff
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — The superintendent of Lewis Central Community Schools has a lot of concerns when it comes to a new Iowa law that allows armed teachers in schools. Dr. Brent Hoesing told KETV Newswatch 7 whatever his district decides to do, they will communicate that decision with parents.
Glenwood Police report weekend arrests
(Glenwood) -- Glenwood Police officers made a pair of arrests on unrelated incidents over the weekend. Police say 30-year-old Brent Munger of Glenwood was arrested Saturday for dometic abuse assault. Munger was released from the Mills County Jail after posting $1,000 bond. Also arrested Saturday was 19-year-old Jaxx Weis of...
'Burns out the fuel': First responders fight fire with fire in Iowa wildland fires
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — It may seem counterproductive, setting fire when flames are already tearing through acres of land. It's actually a tactic known as back burning, and it's used to fight wildland fires. "It's a lot less dangerous for firefighters, and there are no resources lost," Chad Graeve,...
Man falls from roof of Omaha Target store
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man fell from the roof of a Target store in Omaha on Monday night. Starting at around 8 p.m. Monday, Omaha Police began telling customers to leave the Target at 72nd and Dodge streets as they handled a mental-health crisis outside. 6 News spoke with...
Mills County Arrest Report
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff’s Office arrested Arron Lee Kroner, 45, of Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $1,000. Jonathan Michael Young, 19, of Glenwood, was arrested Friday for Public Intoxication. Bond was set at $300. Matthew Dakota Kerbo,...
Jeep strikes truck driver on Highway 75, leaving fenders behind
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying the driver of a Jeep who struck a truck driver as he worked on the shoulder of Highway 75 Monday night. The Jeep driver left two clues behind: Auto body parts from the Wrangler. Deputies, Bellevue Police,...
Crash along Interstate 480 in midtown Omaha sends 1 to hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One man is in the hospital following an early-morning crash Sunday. Omaha Police tells 6 News they were called to the area of Interstate 480 near the Leavenworth Street overpass just after 2:30 a.m. One car had nearly rolled onto its side between the guard rail and fence on the overpass.
Decades-old Omaha tradition ‘Septemberfest’ will not return in 2024
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A decades-old Omaha tradition is coming to an end. After 46 years, Septemberfest will not return in 2024. “We all feel it’s a very sad moment,” said Terry Moore, the Septemberfest chairman. The Salute to Labor organization still has bills to pay for last...
6 FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Strong to severe storm chances increasing for Friday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Friday is a 6 First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for at least one, possibly two rounds of strong to severe storms. A large storm system will be moving out into the Plains and the Midwest Thursday night into Friday. That system will likely spark thunderstorms to our southwest in Kansas and Oklahoma before rolling our way later Thursday night into Friday. The severe weather risk on Thursday will be highest across central and southern Kansas down into northwestern Texas. It any of these storms can make it into our area, it would likely be after midnight.
Bellevue man sprouts microgreen business while trying to eat better
BELLEVUE, Neb. — Jason Slajchert wears many hats as a military medic, a hospital chaplain, a husband and father of three children, and now, he also wears garden gloves. He just retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service as a medic. In preparation for life after the military, he’s been exploring various ideas, projects, and career paths.
Two men accused in north Omaha murder going to trial
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two men charged in connection to a deadly Omaha shooting near Fontenelle Park will both go to trial. Wah Say, 18, and Chit Lay, 25, appeared in Douglas County Court for their preliminary hearings Monday morning. Both remain in jail on charges including first-degree murder. Their bond remains denied.
Power drive team competes in Iowa race
The Wayne High School Power Drive team traveled to I29 Speedway outside Pacific Junction, Iowa on April 12 to compete at the first Power Drive race of 2024. "On a beautiful day for racing, the Blue Devils were excited to show off what they have been working on throughout the year," said Advisor Tony Cantrell.
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