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Omaha, NE

OMAHA, Neb. — Related video above: Cheryl Logan reflects on her Omaha Public Schools tenure. Change is needed: That's one takeaway from a survey commissioned by Omaha Public Schools, as the district begins the search for a new superintendent. In the survey, 57% of those asked said the Omaha...

Survey shows people want next superintendent to take Omaha Public Schools in new direction

Bellevue, NE

BELLEVUE, Neb. — A man with special needs is devastated. His mom says Bellevue Public Schools is cutting his volunteer hours, even though he's happy to work for free. Isiah Pope's been with the district for years but he's only paid to work in the elementary's after-school program. The...

'It's devastating': School volunteer with special needs told to reduce hours

OMAHA, Neb. — UNO researchers ask local organizations what they learned during the pandemic, and how they can best be prepared should another era of upheaval strike. They hope collaborations between students and the community will be part of the solution. During the pandemic, the Immigrant Legal Center (ILC)...

'Make our communities stronger': UNO researchers study lessons learned during the pandemic

Nebraska State

Lincoln, NE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The priority candidate for the chancellor position at the University of Nebraska Lincoln will tour the campus this week and the school will host open forums so the public can get to know him. Dr. Rodney Bennett has a bachelor's degree in mass communications and a...

Priority chancellor candidate tours University of Nebraska Lincoln

OMAHA, Neb. — Ryne Lux was on vacation when his dad found a post on social media talking about the "50 Yard Challenge." On that same vacation Lux applied to be a part of it. It's now been two summers of mowing lawns for Lux and he has over 50 under his belt.

'50 Yard Challenge' no match for Creighton Prep student

Florida State

Gretna, NE

GRETNA, Neb. — Ponca youth learned how to fish at the hands of older tribe members Sunday at Gretna's Schramm Park. It was the fourth year the event has been held in Omaha. Ron Suverkrubbe started the event nine years ago in Florida. Sunday he and his fellow Reel Mentors gathered kids to teach them how to tie line onto a hook, cast a pole and put them on the shores of a pond to attempt to catch fish.

Life lessons at the forefront of youth fishing event

LINCOLN, Neb. — Kelly Clarkson surprised a Nebraska football player with a $15,000 donation to his nonprofit. Malachi Coleman, who appeared on Monday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson show, started Fly Like Chi to help kids, who like himself, are growing up in the foster system. Clarkson announced the...

Kelly Clarkson surprises Husker football player Malachi Coleman with a donation to his nonprofit

OMAHA, Neb. — Dozens of neonatal intensive care unit babies finally returned to Nebraska Medical Center Saturday, but not for a check-up. Former NICU patients and their families are reuniting with nurses and doctors Saturday. It's the first in-person reunion at Nebraska Medical Center since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Babies are a lot stronger than how medical staff remembers them.

'Our second family': NICU babies and their parents reunite with nurses at Nebraska Medical Center

OMAHA, Neb. — Helping low-income families own and maintain energy-efficient homes: That's the mission of Gesu's Affordable Housing program. Friday, the nonprofit handed the Rai family the keys to their own home in north Omaha. "People have a true desire to have stability, to be able to build their...

'Fulfillment of the American dream': Omaha nonprofit pairs low-income families with new homes

LINCOLN, Neb. — A human case of the West Nile Virus was confirmed Monday in the Lincoln area, according to the Three Rivers Public Health Department. The person who tested positive did not need to be hospitalized, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The health...

Three Rivers Health Department reports human case of West Nile Virus

OMAHA, Neb. — Despite the downpour Sunday, the re-dedication celebration at Memorial Park went on. It also commemorated the 75th anniversary of the area dedicated to those who served in World War II. It was an extremely wet, but beautiful celebration that brought out community members, veterans, local and...

Memorial Park celebrates 75th anniversary with re-dedication celebration

The Covid Pandemic is changing. Right now, there are roughly 7,000 people hospitalized with the virus in the United States – a number that’s never been lower since the pandemic ramped up in the Spring of 2020. Despite the numbers, for many, finding stability and balance in life...

'I feel hope:' Nebraska Long Covid patient finds relief in therapy

We talk a lot about why we love Omaha, the new venues and great events. But it's the people who make our community special. And that's why the death of actor John Beasley feels so personal to so many. He was part of the fabric of Omaha. In his 40's,...

John Beasley Editorial

On June 5, 2013, KETV NewsWatch 7 announced the plans to move their news operations into the train station located in Omaha's Little Italy. The building had been sitting vacant for quite some time, paving the way for massive renovations throughout the station. The history of Burlington Station continues to...

On this day in 2013: KETV announces the purchase of Burlington Station

OMAHA, Neb. — One person was critically injured after a propane tank exploded at a building in Omaha on Monday. Crews responded to reports of an explosion near North 30th and Taylor streets, according to authorities. The victim suffered burns was transported to a local hospital in critical condition...

1 person critically injured after propane tank explosion at a building in Omaha on Monday

OMAHA, Neb. — With expected hot and humid weather to start June in the Omaha area, be aware of the warning signs for heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are common during hot weather. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include nausea/vomiting; faintness or dizziness; excessive sweating; cool, pale, clammy...

Weather Now Extra: What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion, heat stroke?

The family of a man who died while in Omaha Police custody gathers Sunday, six years after his death. The family of Zachary Bear Heels say he was stranded in Omaha, a city hundreds of miles from home and experiencing a mental health crisis when police were attempting to arrest him.

Family of Zachary Bear Heels marches his final steps for a sixth straight year

Iowa State

Carter Lake, IA

CARTER LAKE, Iowa — Firefighters in Carter Lake called for help from nearby towns as smoke poured from every window of a home on Monday morning. Crews battled not only the flames but the heat at a residence near 15th and Avenue P. Mutual aid from Omaha and Crescent...

Carter Lake firefighters call for mutual aid to battle house fire Monday morning

OMAHA, Neb. — Thundershowers and a few storms moved across Eastern Nebraska Sunday afternoon causing outdoor activities to be put on hold. The Benson area reported some small hail around 1:30 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of northern Saunders County for the threat of hail and wind of up to 60 m.p.h.

Thundershowers disrupt Sunday afternoon outdoor fun

Omaha police are investigating a homicide after one person is killed near 28th and Harrison Street Friday night. Officers responded to the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m., near the Village Park Apartments near 28th and Harrison Street. They found one person down with CPR in progress and rushed that person...

Omaha police investigating Friday night homicide

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at an apartment building on Monday morning. Around 11 a.m., crews responded to the fire at the two-story building near 78th and Howard streets. The fire caused $42,000 in damage, and displaced one person, according to authorities. No one was...

Omaha firefighters battle two-alarm fire at apartment building on Monday

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

Omaha police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. The shooting happened near 25th and Taylor streets around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday. OPD said several hundred people were gathering in the area when officers heard the shots. Police were able to find the...

One person seriously injured by gunfire early Sunday morning

OMAHA, Neb. — One person was arrested after a cutting injured two people in Omaha early Monday morning. Omaha police said they were involved in some sort of incident at an apartment complex near 98th Street and Mockingbird Drive around 12:10 a.m. Officers responded to the area and found...

One person arrested for assault after cutting early Monday morning

Colorado State

Fans in North Omaha sent off their hometown hero on Saturday. World Champion Boxer Terence "Bud" Crawford is departing Omaha for Colorado Springs, where he will train before his next big fight in Las Vegas on July 29. The winner will walk away with boxing's undisputed welterweight title. This weekend,...

North Omaha sends off local three-time boxing champion Crawford

LINCOLN, Neb. — Matt Rhule says the long-term goal is to get Nebraska playing in bowl games — the short-term is improving day by day. The Huskers haven't had a winning season since 2016, which is the last time Nebraska played in the postseason. KETV NewsWatch 7 sat...

Chronicle: In-depth with Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule

Tennessee State

LINCOLN, Neb. — Former Nebraska coach Frank Solich is on the ballot for the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame. Solich is one of nine FBS coaches to be included in the announcement by the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame on Monday. At Nebraska, Solich...

Former Nebraska coach Frank Solich on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

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

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Papillion-La Vista elementary school principals present how they're addressing mental health needs

PAPILLION, Neb. — A strategic plan group for mental health with Papillion-La Vista Community Schools formed right before the pandemic. With mental health issues showing up...

Papillion-La Vista elementary school principals present how they're addressing mental health needs

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