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A male juvenile walked into CHI Hospital at 24th & Cuming just after 3 o'clock Saturday morning, reporting he had been shot. Omaha Police said the juvenile reported he was in the area of 33rd & Parker streets where he sustained the injuries. The victim was able to drive to...

Juvenile injured in overnight shooting Saturday

Omaha police are investigating a homicide after one person is killed near 28th and Harrison Street Friday night. Officers responded to the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m., near the Village Park Apartments near 28th and Harrison Street. They found one person down with CPR in progress and rushed that person...

Omaha police investigating Friday night homicide

Douglas County, NE

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — Previous coverage in the video above. A Douglas County judge ruled the man involved in a crash that killed one person is innocent because he was suffering from COVID-19 symptoms. Gerard Skutnik was charged with motor vehicle homicide for his role in a four-vehicle crash...

Douglas County judge rules driver in fatal 2021 crash not guilty due to COVID symptoms

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Fremont, NE

FREMONT, Neb. — Nebraska Game & Parks added three regulations to Fremont State Lakes centered around boater safety. The regulations to Victory Lake and Lake #10 are in place and permanent. The regulations state: "Persons being towed behind a vessel is limited to one on Victory Lake and Lake...

Regulation now limits one person per tube on Victory Lake and Lake #10 in Fremont Lakes

Lincoln, NE

LINCOLN, Neb. — "Transformational change" is coming to north and south Omaha, as organizations on both sides of town will soon have the funds to start projects meant to spur economic development and job growth. Senator Tony Vargas said it's been a long road. He's been working alongside Sens....

Unicameral approves transfer of ARPA funds to general budget

Saunders County, NE

Prague, NE

SAUNDERS COUNTY, Neb. — The Saunders County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing 42-year-old man. Authorities said Tyler Miers was last seen near a Quik Shop in Prague, which is about 13 miles south of North Bend. Investigators said Miers' cell phone last "pinged" west of Morse Bluff,...

Saunders County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 42-year-old man

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — The Douglas County Health Department is surveying different ticks in two parks in the metro, thanks to a grant. Health Director Dr. Lindsay Huse is suited up and on the hunt for ticks — and warning Omahans to be mindful of them while on trails.

Douglas County Health Department receives grant to survey ticks and diseases in Omaha area this summer

Omaha is unveiling its new parking meters in downtown Omaha. The idea is simple: to make parking easier. But KETV found several people confused over the new system. To pay for parking, you can still use the Park Omaha app or download the Park Mobile app. They'll both work. What's...

Parking payment changes in downtown Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. — The death of an iconic Omaha figure, a violent disturbance at a Nebraska corrections facility, and more lead our top stories of the week. Nebraska Humane Society shows how even with cracked windows, pets can die when left in the car. In a dramatic demonstration for...

Top seven on 7: KETV NewsWatch 7's top stories of the week, May 27-June 2

LINCOLN, Neb. — Previous coverage in the video above. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln community will be able to meet the priority candidate for chancellor next week. Starting Monday, the university will hold open forums for faculty, staff, students and stakeholders to ask questions and hear Rodney Bennett's vision for the role.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln to hold public forums for chancellor candidate

OMAHA, Neb. — The city of Omaha and Front Porch Investments announced a second round of ARPA money, grants and loans. According to Front Porch Investments, 41 programs and projects applied for the money. In total, 16 organizations received $10.1 million in loans and $1.4 million in grants. All...

City of Omaha, Front Porch Investments announce second round of ARPA funding

OMAHA, Neb. — Previous coverage in the video above. A 32-year-old man died in a fiery crash on Interstate 680 in Omaha early Friday morning. Officials said a semi-truck collided with an SUV around 2:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Mormon Bridge Road. Investigators said a 2015 Chevrolet...

32-year-old man dies in fiery crash early Friday morning on Interstate 680

LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska President Ted Carter Jr. said the University is at a pivotal moment. He told NU Board of Regents during a special meeting the University is facing a $80 million shortfall over the next two years. "The long-term budget and operating model, from where...

NU president call for structural changes and tuition hike to address budget shortfall

A fallen hero from Lincoln is finally home more than 51 years after the enemy shot down his helicopter during the Vietnam War. His remains were just identified last year, and while his family is grateful, they are still left with many questions. Bringing honor to the fallen over half...

Family receives remains of missing Vietnam War pilot from Lincoln

OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 will be showcasing an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Jacobi has been at the Nebraska Humane Society for over a year, so he certainly knows his basic tricks. Now they've moved onto, you guessed it, skateboarding!. That's...

Meet Jacobi, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society

OMAHA, Neb. — The first time 8-year-old Ada came to Brown Park, she was underwhelmed. "What did it look like?" asked KETV Newswatch 7’s Joey Safchik. "Brown and broken," said Ada. This new playground, which opened Thursday, has her jumping for joy. "And now what's it look like?"...

'Colorful and more fun': Brown Park renovation gets stamp of approval from kids

RALSTON, Neb. — The famous Taste of Omaha festival started Friday, June 2 and lasts until 8 p.m. Sunday, June 4. Organizer Mike Mancuso said Ralston has been a great host city and day one of the event was a success. Steve Lindsey has been participating in Taste of...

Vendors praise 2023 Taste of Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. — A few funnel clouds are possible with a line of storms moving through southeast Nebraska on Friday evening. According to the National Weather Service, these funnel clouds, which typically don't reach the ground, are possible in the Lincoln area. This content is imported from Twitter. You...

Funnel clouds possible Friday evening in southeast Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. — May has come to a close and it will go down in the record books for Omaha. Eppley Airfield, Omaha's official recording site, saw only 0.17 inches of rainfall for the entire month making May 2023 the driest May in recorded history which goes back more than 150 years.

May was historically dry for more than just Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. — Veteran-owned restaurant Blue and Fly Asian Kitchen has earned customers' praise for authentic and flavorful food. Founded in 2015, Blue and Fly's inception came when owner Yue Cong was serving in the military. "Back in the day, about 10 years ago, I joined the Guard and...

Now Serving Omaha: Blue and Fly Asian Kitchen

LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska board of regents discussed Wednesday changing university by-laws to give the system president more power over Husker Athletics. President Ted Carter, who was on the NCAA Board of Governors while at the Naval Academy, said the regents approached him about this idea and that it comes at a critical time.

Nebraska Board of Regents discuss giving system president more influence over Husker Athletics

LINCOLN, Neb. — A family man, a preacher's son, and the head coach of the Nebraska football team. Matt Rhule took a short break from running the team to talk with KETV NewsWatch 7's Andy Kendeigh and Rob McCartney about life besides the Xs and Os of college football.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule shares his life philosophies, goals for the Huskers

CHICAGO — In its 38th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Camden Kozeal of Millard South High School is the 2022-23 Gatorade Nebraska Baseball Player of the Year. Kozeal is the second Gatorade Nebraska Baseball Player of the Year to be chosen from Millard South High School.

Millard South's Cam Kozeal named Gatorade Nebraska Baseball Player of the Year

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Council Bluffs Police will give $10,000 bonus to some new police hires

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Like many law enforcement agencies, the Council Bluffs Police Department is struggling to hire officers. The city's police chief hopes a $10,000...

Council Bluffs Police will give $10,000 bonus to some new police hires

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