Nebraska and Iowa cities, counties declare snow emergency ahead of winter weather

With snow and cold temperatures coming through parts of Nebraska and Iowa, some cities and towns have declared snow emergencies.Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings have been issued for the entire KETV viewing area.Hour-by-hour timeline: …

Fists, Feet, and Frozen Rinks: Nebraska Bill Seeks to Expand Combat Sports

A new bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature would expand the list of state sanctioned combat sports to include professional bare-knuckle mixed martial arts (MMA), amateur kickboxing, muay thai, slap fighting, and “MMA on Ice.” Yes. Like Disney on Ice …

Nebraska BBB weighs in on Trump’s plans for federal consumer protection agency

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Trump Administration has hit the pause button on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, putting the future of the agency in limbo. Born after the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, the CFPB has helped protect consumers and their …

Lawmakers advance bill for expanded syphilis blood testing for expectant Nebraska mothers

LINCOLN — Lawmakers advanced a proposal Monday designed to expand syphilis blood testing for expectant mothers to stem a rising tide of maternal and congenital syphilis. Legislative Bill 41, from State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston, would expand blood testing …

Greater Nebraska wakes up to snow

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - After months of little to no precipitation, Greater Nebraska woke up to some much need moisture. In North Platte, it was business as usual, despite the single digit temperatures, with snow blanketing city streets. Snow removal …

Nebraska State Patrol urges online safety for Safer Internet Day

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Patrol is urging parents to get engaged in their kids’ online activity in light of Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day has grown into a worldwide effort since starting in 2004. The program delivers tips for safe …

2025 Nebraska Data Conference – Registration Now Open

Join us for the Nebraska Data Conference on April 8 & 9, 2025, at the Younes Conference Center South in Kearney, NE! 📅 Dates: April 8 & 9, 2025 📍 Location: Younes Conference Center South, Kearney, NE Don’t miss out on insightful sessions, …

University of Nebraska eyes 27-million dollar shortfall if Fed pulls funding

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Beyond the day to day medical work and education, there is a ton of critical research happening on the UNMC campus. It's research that depends on federal funding, a potential cut has researchers here, wondering. To do this work, …

Proposed steel, aluminum tariffs could bring business back to Nebraska, business owner says

CARTER LAKE, Iowa (WOWT) - President Trump has made the call, and is putting a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. Industry leaders in the U.S. believe the move could spark a trade war and lead to higher prices for American consumers, from …

Iowa Hawkeyes' Lucy Olsen leads in Nebraska victory, Men's Hoops Struggles with John Bohnenkamp