KETV Birthdays on the 7’s – August 2026

KETV Birthdays on the 7’s – August 2026
Two hospitalized after fleeing traffic stop, crashing in North Omaha

Two people were taken to the hospital after fleeing a traffic stop and eventually crashing in North Omaha on Sunday night, according to Omaha police.
Hot, breezy Monday, storm chances coming in Omaha area

Hot, breezy Monday, storm chances coming in Omaha area
The US has stepped in to buy Japanese yen. Why?

The United States bought the Japanese yen for the first time in more than a decade. Why?
Cuba faces yet another nationwide blackout as electrical grid collapses

Cuba’s energy grid collapsed late Sunday, the electricity utility announced, plunging the country into another nationwide blackout as a U.S. oil blockade continues.
5,000 homes evacuated as Eastern Washington wildfires burn on

With winds and steep canyons working against crews, fires near Spokane remain uncontained and a state of emergency is in effect.
Hot start to the week, few chances for storms in Omaha area

Hazy sunshine returns Monday with breezy winds and hot temperatures. Impact weather expected Tuesday and Wednesday with increasing chances for heavy rain and thunderstorms. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued an order formally rescinding plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of President Donald Trump.
‘You can battle through it’: Gretna East football player overcomes tough injury

For Quinn Bera, the last game of the regular season in 2025 ended with him being carted off the field. “I caught the ball. And I like turned upfield, and while I was running … I kind of like stuck my leg out like that, and somebody … dropped all
Dogs cool off at Muddy Paws’ annual fundraiser

Dogs across the metro got cleaned up and cooled off Sunday during Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue’s annual Dog Wash fundraiser in Council Bluffs.