Omaha, NE

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said Saturday Jontu, a 15-year-old Greater one-horned rhinoceros died earlier in the week from a gastrointestinal illness. The zoo said Jontu was a popular feature of its Asian Highland exhibit. The rhino had been with the zoo since 2011. "Jontu...

Omaha's Zoo announces death of rhinoceros

OMAHA, Neb. — This week, Now Serving is featuring a new restaurant in west Omaha offering elotes with fresh corn and premium ingredients. Backyard Elotes, located near S 168th and Q streets, serves the famous dish: classic Mexican street food of corn on the cob cooked then slathered in a mayo cream sauce and garnished with chili powder, Cotija cheese and lime.

Now Serving Omaha: Backyard Elotes

Nebraska State

OMAHA, Neb. — From exile to the University of Nebraska at Omaha, or UNO, one journalist-turned-activist is honing her skills and helping women in Sri Lanka. "To say who I am is a long story," Sharmila Seyyid said. Seyyid is settling into her new life in Omaha, Nebraska. "Now,...

Journalist-turned-activist escapes extremists, now works at UNO

OMAHA, Neb. — Today commemorates 50 years since the Vietnam War, and the Omaha National Cemetery held a ceremony to honor those who fought. The director of ONC, Jason Dolan, said its a time to "reflect and remember." During Wednesday's ceremony, a wreath was laid while the honor guard...

Omaha National Cemetery commemorates 50th anniversary of Vietnam War

Iowa State

Shenandoah, IA

PAGE COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa archeologists made an incredible discovery recently. Scientists found a sabertooth cat skull in Page County, which is in the southwest part of the state. They said it's the first evidence that the predator once lived in Iowa. "It's a very big deal," associate professor...

Iowa State archaeologists discover sabertooth cat skull near Shenandoah

Papillion, NE

PAPILLION, Neb. — Emergency sirens sound across the metro Wednesday — a statewide test as part of severe weather awareness week giving young Nebraskans a chance to practice for the worst. Four hundred students and 50 staff members at Patriot Elementary School in Papillion participated in the drill.

400 students at Patriot Elementary in Papillion participated in a drill

OMAHA, Neb. — Before Wednesday, Sharon Cooper was wary of identifying herself as a Vietnam veteran. "I wanted to be sure that people didn't make the mistake I'd been in the country and they have to worry about, you know, maybe I had some Agent Orange that I was going to give them or something," said Cooper.

'People are listening now': Vietnam veterans honored by Omaha Vet Center

OMAHA, Neb. — Driving around Omaha, you can see trash along the highways, city streets and even in neighborhoods. The trash from all these places is ending up in some people's neighborhoods, like one on North 27th Street. Residents Vincent and Joann Guerrero said the trash gets blown into...

'It needs to be addressed': Omaha neighborhood riddled with trash part of a bigger problem in the metro

OMAHA, Neb. — There's a new effort to restore the historic Bryant Resource Center building and turn it into a community hub in north Omaha. Omaha Skills Connection and the Bryant Resource Center are leading the efforts. The building stood empty for the last few years on Grant Street and the two organizations see its potential.

Nonprofits work to restore Bryant Resource Center, create community hub

Bellevue, NE

BELLEVUE, Neb. — Fontenelle Forest is starting up spring events with the Early Spring Discoveries Nature Hike Saturday afternoon. The event comes on the heels of the park's wildland firefighting crew performing a prescribed burn to take care of the park and prepare it for visitors as the seasons change.

Following controlled burn, Fontenelle Forest prepares for changing of the seasons

OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man was gunned down 15 years ago Thursday and his family is still waiting for answers. Percy Walker's mother is turning her anger into action and gathering a group of women who relate like no one else understands. The Omaha Police Department has 43...

'Turn yourself in': Mothers pray for justice in 15-year-old cold case murder, other unsolved cases

Colfax County, NE

Howells, NE

COLFAX COUNTY, Neb. — A 13-year-old was arrested in Colfax County for making threats about a school shooting. The Colfax County Sheriff's Office said they investigated the threats, which were made on March 15. The student from Howells, Nebraska, was then referred to juvenile court where they're expected to...

13-year-old arrested for making threats about school shooting in Colfax County

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police have arrested a man who climbed onto the fence of the Farnam Bridge over Interstate 480 while experiencing a mental health crisis Friday. Northbound Interstate 480 was shut down for nearly nine hours while officers assisted the man, identified as 46-year-old Frederick Patterson. Patterson...

Omaha police arrest man who climbed on top of bridge barrier near Interstate 480

OMAHA, Neb. — Previous coverage in the video above. A lawsuit filed by a former employee against Catholic Charities of Omaha after an alleged active shooter drill was conducted without all employees being aware has been dismissed. In May 2022, John Channels allegedly conducted the training exercise at the...

Lawsuit by former employee against Catholic Charities of Omaha for active shooter drill dismissed

OMAHA, Neb. — Usually, you hear reports of package thefts a lot around the holidays. But one Omaha woman fell victim in the month of March. Vanessa Papesh's Ring camera was rolling as a thief took four packages from her porch. And it's affecting her home business near 30th and Poppleton.

'Really shocked and surprised': Thief swipes packages, hurts woman's eBay business

OMAHA, Neb. — Perms, acid-washed jeans and John Hughes movies ruled the 1980s. A fad not remembered as well was once considered the newest thing in music entertainment — the video jukebox. The machine would play your favorite music video for only 50 cents. Artists like Madonna and...

Remember when video jukeboxes were all the rage in 1984?

Lincoln, NE

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln police is investigating the death of an 18-year-old man. According to LPD, officers responded to reports of gunshots in the 1800 block of North 27th street. Around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers contacted numerous individuals fleeing a house party. LPD said a short time later,...

18-year-old shot and killed, Lincoln police investigating

OMAHA, Neb. — An alleyway in north Omaha filling a neighborhood with trash brought light to some of the illegal dumping and littering issues in Omaha.KETV investigates spoke with NDOT and Omaha Police about how enforcement of trash laws is handled. Jim Laughlin with the Nebraska Department of Transportation...

'﻿P﻿eople need to stop littering': NDOT says trash increasing on interstates

Lancaster County, NE

LINCOLN, Neb. — A Lancaster County judge has ordered a mental competency hearing for a 27-year-old woman charged in aLincoln double homicide. Taylor Bradley is accused of two counts of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in relation to the death of 42-year-old Chris Karmazin and 45-year-old Ronald Gonzalez.

Lancaster County judge orders mental competency hearing for Lincoln woman charged in double homicide

Missouri State

Nemaha County, NE

Auburn, NE

AUBURN, Neb. — A 63-year-old man died Thursday after a two-vehicle crash in Nemaha County. Around 3:45 p.m., deputies responded to the crash about a mile and a half east of Auburn on Highway 136, according to the Nemaha County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said a Ford F350 and trailer,...

Missouri man dies after crash Thursday afternoon in Nemaha County

OMAHA, Neb. — A fire captain is doing well after being separated from a hose line while responding to a fire overnight. The Omaha Fire Department tweeted out a "mayday" was called while responding to a three-alarm fire at 103rd and I streets. This content is imported from Twitter....

Omaha Fire: Mayday call after captain separated from hose line while responding to third-alarm fire

OMAHA, Neb. — A proposed city-wide policy would update the rules and reporting procedures for romantic relationships and nepotism among city employees. Omaha's Deputy Attorney said the Mayor is in favor of having a policy of this nature. It was approved Thursday by Omaha's personnel board, and will now go in front of the city council.

'Putting it in writing': New nepotism, personal relationship policy approved by Personnel Board

Tennessee State

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts announced Wednesday night that the Huskers will be honoring Frank Solich at the spring game on April 22. "Frank Solich and his family are going to join us, we're going to have an opportunity to honor Frank and his family," Alberts said during an appearance on Husker Sports Nightly.

Huskers to honor former football coach Frank Solich at the spring game

LINCOLN, Neb. — We're learning more about those two victims who lost their lives Monday. Family members of Chris Karmazin say they can't believe he's gone. Residents of the apartment complex he and Ronald Gonzalez worked at say they're shocked at the violence that took place, so close to home.

'It's a senseless thing that happened': Prosecutors upgrade charges in double murder case

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha native Aguek Arop won the NSAA Class A title with Omaha South in 2016. Now, he's headed to the NCAA Final Four with San Diego State where the fifth-seeded Aztecs will face ninth-seeded Florida Atlantic on Saturday. As KETV NewsWatch 7's Ellie French reports, Arop's...

Former Omaha South standout Aguek Arop headed to the Final Four

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Editorial - Black History Month

February is Black History month, and we hope you will join us in celebrating the amazing stories and people that have been a big part of...

Editorial - Black History Month

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