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OMAHA, Neb. — City and streetcar officials are talking about how to use both wires and batteries to power the streetcar system — which can save money — and is more aesthetically pleasing, according to some members of the Omaha Streetcar Authority. Officials are also talking about...

Omaha officials talk winter testing streetcar system

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OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Hospital Association has been vocal about how healthcare systems in the state have had to tighten their belts. Now, the association is fairly certain it will take some time before hospitals will be able to loosen them a notch. "Great Plains Health has experienced...

'A bunch of difficult decisions': Nebraska hospitals fear financial outlook in 2023

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Public School board approved a $35,000 contract with a recruiting firm to look for a new superintendent. According to the contract, the firm, GR Recruiting, would receive half of the funds initially as part of the search to replace Cheryl Logan. Then, 25% will...

Omaha Public Schools approves $35,000 contract with recruiting firm to find new superintendent

OMAHA, Neb. — Millard Public Schools hope an extra $1,200 will help avoid staffing shortages and keep teachers in the classroom. The president of the Millard Education Association, Tim Royers, says they're happy with the stipend. "We're also really excited that it's going to everybody in our buildings, not...

Millard Public Schools approves $1,200 stipend for full-time employees next school year

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha nonprofits are asking the Forest Lawn Cemetery for the chance to preserve the historic home that sits on its property. The cemetery says it's not going to happen. The McManor, designed by influential architect John McDonald, sits on the edge of the cemetery. McDonald designed...

Nonprofits push to save historic Omaha home from demolition

OMAHA, Neb. — Millard Public Schools will consider approving a retention package for current employees during Monday night's board meeting. The proposal would give all "regular," full-time employees a $1,200 stipend if they commit to working the entire 2023-24 school year, according to the meeting agenda. Temporary, seasonal, substitute...

Millard Public Schools to consider retention stipend for all full-time employees

OMAHA, Neb. — A local woman gets national recognition for her work in our community. She's featured in USA Today's "Women of the Year" issue. The issue features people like Michelle Obama & Goldie Hawn. But also women from across the United States like Omaha's Nicky Clark who says...

'That means a lot to me': Omaha woman honored by USA Today for community work

Founded in 2020, the Midlands African Chamber and their foundation is focused on enhancing the robust African and African American business climate in Nebraska and across the Midwest. You may not have heard of them, but they are making an impact right here in Omaha. Earlier this month they held their Suit Up program. It empowers young men and women by providing everything they need to prepare for a job.

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OMAHA, Neb. — The 100 Black Men of Omaha is pouring into the community with many programs including their Saturday Academy which helps kids with their education. Saturday mornings are for learning at Monroe Middle School with the 100 Black Men of Omaha. The nonprofit's Executive Director Marcus Bell...

100 Black Men of Omaha uses their Saturday Academy to inspire and help young people achieve their goals

OMAHA, Neb. — Two inmates were reported missing from Community Corrections Center-Omaha Monday night. In a news release, corrections officials said they got an alert around 8:14 p.m. saying inmates had tampered with their electronic monitoring devices. Jose Villalpando and Trey Raitt were both at the center before the...

Two inmates reported missing from Community Corrections Center-Omaha Monday

OMAHA, Neb. — One person was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning. Omaha police responded to the crash near 70th and Military avenues around 4:45 a.m. They closed several lanes of traffic to investigate the crash. Drivers were urged to avoid the area.

One person critically injured in North Omaha crash

OMAHA, Neb. — Henry Doorly Zoo's new and wildly bright holiday tradition is coming to Omaha in 2023. The holiday celebration will run from Nov. 17 - Dec. 30, with no activities on the day of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas. A walkthrough light display, Santa's meet-and-greet, and more...

'Zoolightful': Henry Doorly Zoo announces its new holiday tradition coming to Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. — In her studio located in Omaha’s Old Market, Jenna Lambrecht pieces together art to change the way others see the world. “We can take you to a space that's peaceful and friendly,” said Lambrecht. She leans on handiwork first honed in childhood. “I grew...

Omaha cancer treatment center gets colorful makeover

OMAHA, Neb. — In this week's Chronicle, we go inside the desert dome, under the water and behind the glass with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. We talk about the zoo's conservation efforts, a new holiday tradition coming this year, and its three awards from USA Today, including number one zoo in the country.

Chronicle: What's new, Henry Doorly Zoo?

Iowa State

OMAHA, Neb. — Saturday in Omaha, kids from around the area flocked to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to compete in a regional spelling bee competition. The winner gets a spot in the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee. Omaha's regional competition included kids from across Nebraska, as well as parts...

UNO hosts regional qualifier for Scripps National Spelling Bee

OMAHA, Neb. — The seventh annual Shamrock Run/Walk in Aksarben Village looked slightly different Saturday morning. What is usually a 5K was turned into a two-mile race due to a portion of the Keystone Trail being closed. The race typically averages about 130-140 runners. Saturday's saw slightly fewer due...

Hundreds show up to run in Aksarben Village for annual Shamrock Run/Walk

OMAHA, Neb. — Two people were hurt in two separate motorcycle crashes Monday in Omaha. The first happened around 12:30 p.m. near 24th and L streets. Authorities said the motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. Police haven't said what led up to the crash, but...

2 people injured in two separate motorcycle crashes Monday

OMAHA, Neb. — Bullets hit an Omaha home child care Monday morning when the owner stepped out and interrupted an apparent vehicle theft in progress in the street. Omaha Police said Monday evening two teens are in custody. Just before 11 a.m., officers responded to a residence near 41st...

Teens, ages 14, 17, taken into custody after shooting near Omaha home child care

Florida State

OMAHA, Neb. — In 1984, 31-year-old Pat Moore wanted to understand the attitudes toward older people across the country at the time. Dress up as an older woman herself, and explore cities across the U.S. in her aged disguise — all in a bid to learn the lessons of aging. Moore even used special eye drops to simulate viewing the world through aged eyes.

31-year-old woman's adventures in aging brought abuse, insults and kindness

Omaha police investigate a motorcycle crash that left two people critically hurt. It happened just before 6 p.m. Sunday at 27th and Cuming streets. Investigators say a motorcycle hit a pedestrian. Medics rushed the pedestrian and the motorcycle driver to the hospital in critical condition. Police are asking people to...

OPD: Crash involving motorcycle and pedestrian leaves 2 people critically hurt

OMAHA, Neb. — Investigators said a man was arrested for arson following a Saturday morning house fire. Thirty-two-year-old Maxim Kirilkin was arrested, and now faces a charge for second-degree arson. Fire crews were called to a home just after 10 a.m. near 17th and Clark streets. Firefighters battled the...

32-year-old man arrested for arson after Omaha house fire Saturday morning

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BELLEVUE, Neb. — Related video above: Omaha's Maha Festival announces 2023 concert lineup. Bellevue's outdoor music festival released the lineup for this year's event on Monday. Outlandia Music Festival will feature headliners Lord Huron and Modest Mouse this August. The event, scheduled for Aug. 11 and 12 at Falconwood...

Outlandia Music Festival releases lineup for August's outdoor event

OMAHA, Neb. — The Creighton men's basketball team will depart for Louisville this week to prepare for aSweet 16 matchup vs. the Princeton Tigers on Friday. Students on campus are buzzing at the chance of an Elite Eight appearance. "Knock on wood we stay and have to book a...

Creighton campus buzzes as students await men's Sweet 16 matchup

Denver, CO

DENVER — Saturday was in-between game days for the Creighton Bluejays, after defeating North Carolina State in round one of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, 72-63. KETV's Matt Foster was at Ball Arena in Denver today as the Jays held a closed practice before facing the Baylor Bears on Sunday in the second round of March Madness matchups.

Creighton men's basketball prepares for Baylor rematch in second round of March Madness

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Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird backs $1.39 billion plan to build city's second water source

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced her support for a plan that would secure a second water source for the city. The plan...

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird backs $1.39 billion plan to build city's second water source

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