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Offutt Air Force Base holds groundbreaking for new nuclear command facility destroyed in 2019 floods
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The Offutt Air Force Base's flood rebuild program management office broke ground on its new nuclear command, control and communications center. The facility is used to protect the U.S. in the event of a conflict involving nuclear weapons. The prior facility was destroyed...
Meet Basmati, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 will be showcasing an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Basmati is a spry and friendly girl that hasn’t let her rough past get in the way of making new friends. While the German Shepherd mix can...
Lee. G Simmons Wildlife Safari Park announces Ice Age Adventure, now open
ASHLAND, Neb. — The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park is now open and ready for visitors with an all-new exhibit. Related coverage in video above: 2023 exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. The Ice Age Adventure brings 38 prehistoric animals to life. Guests can drive through...
'We are for Elkhorn:' Why the Relevant Center stepped in after Friday's storm
The Relevant Center has been the host for Omaha Rapid Response for a full week following the devastating tornados that hit our community. The church stepped in minutes after the destruction happened.
'80s party at Omaha concert venue plans to be 'schweet'
OMAHA, Neb. — Decade after decade, new styles and fashions emerge. But there's something different about the '80s. Anyone who lived through it, remembers well. And for the next three weekends, you can relive part of that pop culture at the Waiting Room Lounge near 62nd and Maple. "If...
MidAmerican's energy demand will double by mid-2030s, fueled by data center, AI demand
OMAHA — Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett slipped Saturday at the company's annual meeting, throwing his first question to Des Moines resident Greg Abel, the 93-year-old's choice to replace him as CEO when he decides to step down. "Charlie?" said the oracle of Omaha. ...
The need for environmental justice reparations in Omaha
The freeway that bifurcated North Omaha was marketed as an infrastructure development that would benefit all of Omaha. However, it solidified segregation, dramatically decreased Black homeownership and led to the amplification of environmental injustice. For the last two years, I have been working as a research assistant for the Omaha Spatial Justice Project. As part of that […] The post The need for environmental justice reparations in Omaha appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Omaha city spraygrounds open Saturday with extended season
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Parks and Recreation announced the opening of city spraygrounds with an extended season. Related coverage in video above: Summer water safety. The spraygounds will run from May 4 through the last Sunday in September. This should allow the community to beat the summer heat. Sprayground...
Omaha Mayor Proposes Tornado Fund
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert sends a letter to the City Council asking it to approve 100-thousand dollars to assist families impacted by the tornado of April, 2024. The funds, set aside and approved by the council in the 2024 budget, were to be distributed through the annual Neighborhood Grants program.
Warren Buffett sits down with legendary Nightline host Ted Koppel 25 years ago
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett agreed to an interview with legendary Nightline host Ted Koppel 25 years ago. KETV NewsWatch 7's Julie Cornell watched it take place inside the Dairy Queen at 114th and Dodge streets. And in true Buffett fashion, he was intelligent, humble and humorous. The year...
Warren Buffett's shopping extravaganza kicks off with Squishmallows pit, ‘Poor Charlie's Almanack'
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett's annual shopping event, the pregame to Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, is wowing shareholders flocking here this weekend. With over 20,000 square feet of showroom space and more than 50,000 items of inventory, the exhibit hall at the CHI Health Center features goodies from various Berkshire's holding companies, from Brooks Running to See's Candies to Jazwares.
Creighton, Nebraska, Omaha, and Premier volleyball players, coaches join forces to fundraise for tornado victims
OMAHA, Neb. — On Sunday, Husker volleyball players Olivia Mauch and Lindsay Krause will come to Omaha. The two will join Creighton, Omaha and Premier Volleyball, in hosting a clinic with players and coaches to raise funds for families impacted by the tornadoes. Creighton Coach Kirsten Booth said they've...
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