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Military labs do the detective work to identify soldiers decades after they died in World War II
Generations of American families have grown up not knowing exactly what happened to their loved ones who died while serving their country in World War II and other conflicts. But a federal lab tucked
Glenwood softball pleased with first two games, ready for telling week
(Glenwood) -- Glenwood softball coach Ryan Koch saw plenty of things to like from his team in their first week of action. Now, the Rams are about to embark on their busiest week of the season, which will tell a lot about themselves. Glenwood opened the year with a 12-0...
SWITA 'summer fun bus' returns to KMAland communities
(KMAland) -- As the school year begins to wrap up, the Southwest Iowa Transit Agency is once again offering transportation for children throughout the region. SWITA officials recently announced its "Summer Fun Bus" plans for this year, serving Glenwood, Harlan, Red Oak, and Shenandoah from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Atlantic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chris Parks is SWITA's communications coordinator. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" recently, Parks says the program provides rides for students up to 12th grade for various purposes, ranging from summer camps and the swimming pool to band lessons or the library.
Memorial Park fills with skydivers, Las Vegas entertainer, and more in 1990 to celebrate holiday weekend
OMAHA, Neb. — Most people go out of town for the long holiday weekend, but Memorial Park was filled with families celebrating the kickoff of the summer season in 1990. Everyone from skydivers to tiny violinists and even Las Vegas entertainer George Dare took part in the celebration. See...
Bellevue woman’s unspoken heroism during World War II may soon become a full-length film
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - For years, Jean Watters kept secret her critical role in helping defeat Hitler in World War II. Watters, who was born in Suffolk, England, worried that she’d slip up and accidentally reveal what she had sworn to withhold — she even had nightmares about it.
Fallen trees damage homes in Bellevue, residents worry about future storms
BELLEVUE, Neb. — Another round of storms came overnight, making their way through eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. In Bellevue, people are dealing with fallen trees and branches. Homeowner Bill was asleep when a branch fell onto his home. "It wasn't until this morning when I looked out and...
Glenwood alum Schraft makes NCAA Nationals
(KMAland) -- Glenwood alum Janette Schraft punched her ticket to the 2024 NCAA Track & Field Championships on Saturday. Schraft is headed to nationals in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. She qualified through the NCAA West Regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The NCAA Outdoor Championships will take place June 5th through the...
Thousands of power outages reported after severe weather moves through Omaha metro area early Friday
OMAHA, Neb. — Severe storms moving through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa produced strong winds early Friday morning, and residents are coping with power outages. As of 1:15 p.m., OPPD reported more than 4,300 outages. More than 2,300 of those outages were reported in Washington County. KETV NewsWatch 7's Sarah Fili learned that Arlington, Blair and Kennard lost power. Officials in Blair reported trees and power lines down, but no severely damaged houses yet.
'Heart of gold': Papillion middle schooler Adrian 'AJ' Thompson dies in drowning, family remembers competitive teen
PAPILLION, Neb. — 14-year-old Liberty Middle School student Adrian (AJ) Thompson died at a private lake south of Papillion last Friday. His family says losing him left their hearts empty but they have hope through their church. As his guardian Jackie Tiger put it: "He had a heart of gold but he was loud. You knew he was there."
Wearing the colors! Best Dress in the West comes from WSU's Carson College
BELLEVUE -- Cougfan.com has devoted considerable coverage to the people and stories from the recent CougsFirst! Show in Bellevue. Highlights included a panel discussion with new men's basketball coach David Riley and the unveiling of Ol' Crimson Legendary Lager, an exciting new revenue source for the Cougar Collective. Lost in...
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