3 Nebraska teens hospitalized after violent SUV crash
ATCHISON COUNTY —Three teens were injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Saturday in Atchison County, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Acura MDX driven by an 18-year-old Bellevue, Nebraska man was northbound on Interstate 29 eight miles south of Hamburg, Iowa. The SUV traveled off...
Omaha nonprofit ramps up food assistance as SNAP benefits remain uncertain
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Millions of children across the U.S. are at risk of going hungry with SNAP benefits in limbo and many workers furloughed during the government shutdown. Local nonprofit Completely KIDS is ramping up efforts to support families through its emergency food pantry and weekend backpack program, which...
Westside’s silent hero: building a home away from home
Zane Cozad, known simply as “Z” to many, is the engine of connection at Westside High School.while his formal title places him in the classroom, his real impact is felt in the lives of every student like freshman peer model Evelyn Proctor found a crucial sense of belonging thanks to his efforts with the unified...
Vietnam veterans’ Honor Flight delayed by government shutdown
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For Ed Erwin, this weekend is supposed to be the moment he’s waited decades for. “I will be able to see the Vietnam Memorial for the first time. I’ve seen it by movies and on pictures, but I’ve never seen it up close and personal,” Erwin said.
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Double Homicide at Club 64
On December 5, 1967, a tragic double homicide occurred at Club 64, an upscale steakhouse in Council Bluffs, Iowa, resulting in the deaths of Officer John L. Stephens, 32, and Paul J. Rayer, 51, the restaurant’s manager. The incident took place shortly after closing as the two men prepared to transport the night’s...
MavMarch raises support for homeless veterans in Omaha
UNO held its first 12-mile MavMarch to support homeless veterans. Participants included service members, veterans, students, and families. Donations collected throughout November will benefit New Visions Homeless Services. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:. The University of Nebraska at Omaha spent the weekend spotlighting the...
This Homey Cafe In Nebraska Has Steak And Eggs Locals Keep Raving About
There’s something magical about sliding into a worn vinyl booth at Lisa’s Radial Cafe in Omaha that makes you feel like you’ve discovered Nebraska’s best-kept secret – if secrets could smell like sizzling steak and farm-fresh eggs. The brick exterior of Lisa’s Radial Cafe stands...
Omaha Police arrest two in connection to two separate shootings
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have made two arrests in connection to two shootings in Omaha that injured two people in total last weekend. Omaha Police say that two people, 18-year-old Lakira Thomas and 20-year-old Ronnie Simmons were arrested on charges in connection to the shootings. Thomas was arrested on...
KU student, 20, identified as victim of fatal hit-and-run in Lawrence
The family of the 20-year-old woman who was struck and killed Thursday in Lawrence is asking for the public's help in locating the driver responsible for the incident.
‘She’s a fighter’: Girl born with nearly no brain continues to inspire; celebrates 20th...
OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) - A Nebraska girl and her family are inspiring others as their little girl battles a rare condition with a low survival rate. Alex was born with nearly no brain and 20 years later ... she’s still fighting. Lorena and Shawn Simpson welcomed their daughter in...
