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Lincoln, NE

LINCOLN, Neb. — A reddish-brown dog runs up a mound of rubble, sniffing as it moves swiftly around. Within seconds, it is barking. That may well be a life-saving sound. "Just in a few seconds, Dodger was able to find the person in this large rubble area," said Nebraska Task Force 1's Andrew Pitcher.

Nebraska Task Force 1 trains for structural collapses in Lincoln

Nebraska State

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

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

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

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. — 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

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

Douglas County, NE

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

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

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

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. — 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. — A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Omaha area on Thursday afternoon. The warning was issued as storms moved through Douglas and Sarpy counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie County in Iowa. The storms had the potential for strong winds and hail. The storms brought heavy...

Severe thunderstorms bring heavy rain, hail to Omaha area Thursday afternoon

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

OMAHA, Neb. — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information related to threats to religious centers in Omaha. In December, the St. John Paul II Newman Center, located near 72nd and Pacific streets, and Christ Community Church, located near 108th Avenue and Interstate 680, reported threatening notes found on their door.

FBI offering reward after Omaha religious centers receive threats of violence

Council Bluffs, IA

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Iowa's on the national stage this week in the race for the White House. Nearly a dozen Republican candidates will visit the state this weekend, starting with Tim Scott, who talked to voters Friday evening in Council Bluffs. "One of my first acts as president...

GOP presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott campaigns in Council Bluffs Friday

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

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

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

Georgia State

LINCOLN, Neb. — There's a reason new Husker coach Matt Rhule welcomed Jeff Sims with open arms to Nebraska. The transfer quarterback from Georgia Tech is just about everything Rhule wants in a starting QB — and as Rhule told KETV NewsWatch 7 — he loves mobile quarterbacks.

New Husker coach Matt Rhule on quarterback Jeff Sims, his offensive philosophy, fan support and more

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

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

Ralston, NE

Carter Lake, IA

La Vista, NE

Manawa, IA

Papillion, NE

Boys Town, NE

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Millard, NE

Richfield, NE

Crescent, IA

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Saint Columbans, NE

Elkhorn, NE

Springfield, NE

Honey Creek, IA

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Gretna, NE

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UNO Aviation Institute acquires new flight simulator for students

UNO aviation students will soon be taking to new heights in a brand new flight simulator housed on campus. Instructors say it will provide critical experience...

UNO Aviation Institute acquires new flight simulator for students

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