Temperatures top 100 degrees in Omaha metro
Omaha’s high temperature reached 102 Wednesday and hot weather is expected the next few days.Alegent Health spokeswoman Jodi Hoatson says 12 people were treated in the five hospitals’ emergency rooms...
View ArticleHeat Advisory, Air Quality Action Day in Omaha metro
A heat advisory is in effect Friday for the KIOS listening area, along with an Air Quality Action Day.MAPA says an Air Quality Action Day is issued when there are elevated ozone levels. That can cause...
View ArticleDrought conditions prompt state of emergency in Nebraska
Governor Dave Heineman has declared a state of emergency due to drought conditions.The Governor's office said Monday in a news release that the declaration makes state personnel and resources available...
View ArticleExcessive Heat Warning in effect through Friday evening
The Salvation Army of Omaha will have its cooling centers open the rest of the week.An excessive heat warning is in effect for the Omaha metro area through Friday. All four cooling centers will be open...
View ArticleAg Secretary calls for quick passage of farm bill
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. House needs to pass the farm bill upon its return to session next month.
View ArticleSeptember is National Preparedness Month
The American Red Cross says putting together a kit and having an emergency plan are critical to prepare for a disaster.
View ArticleStrong winds force closure of Interstate
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol says portions of Interstate 80 and two other highways in western Nebraska have reopened following their closure because of blowing dirt and strong winds.
View ArticleHurricane Sandy fallout misses drought-plagued Midwest
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Drought-plagued Midwest farming states got little benefit from the massive storm that pounded the Eastern Seaboard this week, although the nation's worst drought in decades appears to...
View ArticleSnow, strong winds expected Wednesday
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Residents across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa should prepare for the season's first significant snow later this week, with weather forecasters calling for up to half a foot of...
View ArticleSnowstorm hits Rockies, heads to Midwest
DENVER (AP) — A blizzard warning is in effect for the KIOS listening area following a storm that has dumped more than a foot of snow in the Rocky Mountains.Drivers in Iowa and Nebraska are being warned...
View ArticleHotter temperatures have arrived
Hot summer temperatures preceded the official start of the season last week. So it’s important to protect yourself while enjoying outdoor activities. With more, here’s Omaha Public Radio’s Cheril Lee…
View ArticlePower outages remain following Wednesday storm
OPPD says 1,360 customers remain without power following Wednesday’s snow storm.
View ArticleMore snow expected in Nebraska and Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Light snow is expected to hit most of Iowa and parts of Nebraska as both states recover from a powerful storm last week.
View ArticleFour people killed in Friday morning crash identified
WATERLOO, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of four Guatemalan men who were fatally injured in a collision in foggy and icy conditions in eastern Nebraska's Douglas County.
View ArticleWinter Weather Advisory for much of KIOS listening area
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Several inches of snow are expected across parts of Iowa and Nebraska as a winter storm moves in.
View ArticleBlowing snow, dangerous road conditions in eastern Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The westbound lanes of Interstate 80 have been closed near Lincoln because of jackknifed semitrailers as blowing snow continues to cause travel problems in eastern Nebraska.
View ArticleSnow, strong winds create dangerous conditions in Nebraska, Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A winter storm packing snow and wind swept through Iowa and Nebraska, slowing morning commutes, closing schools and leaving portions of major highways shut down.
View ArticleHeavy snow, strong winds expected from coming snow storm
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A powerful winter storm system is heading for Nebraska and Iowa, promising a foot or more of snow and high winds.
View ArticleStorm leaves behind eight inches of snow, slick roads
8.3 inches of snow was recorded at Eppley Airfield from Thursday's storm.
View ArticleMajor winter storm leaving behind several inches of snow in Nebraska
HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — As much as 8 inches of snow fell in south-central Nebraska overnight, but the storm will continue to drop snow across the state throughout the day.
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