Bill Schammert

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Anchor and Reporter at KETV-TV (Omaha, NE)

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'Targeted criminal operation': KETV exclusive interview with Homeland Security

1 week ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

Seven days after a large immigration operation at Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha resulted in more than 70 people being detained, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is talking with KETV about their operation. According to Homeland Security Investigations, the people detained were using stolen Social Security numbers and identities to unlawfully obtain wages, health benefits, and employment. HSI said their were more than 100 victims who are experiencing financial, emotional, and legal consequences.
'Like being in heaven': Steve Rosenblatt reflects on 75 years of the College World Series

1 week ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

SCHWAB FIELD IS PLAYING HOST TO THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES. BUT FOR 61 OF THE 75 YEARS, THE CUP WAS HELD SOMEWHERE ELSE, ROSENBLATT STADIUM. AND 75 YEARS AGO, ROSENBLATT WAS A BAT BOY. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S BILL SCHAMMERT MET UP WITH STEVE FOR A CONVERSATION IN THOSE ICONIC, COLORFUL SEATS. 86 YEARS OLD, WE’RE CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES, WHICH IS SCARY. WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER ABOUT NUMBER ONE?
'A country of law and order': Nebraska senator praises ICE, E-Verify process

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS BEFOREHAND? NO, MA’AM. OKAY. NO. THANK YOU. NOPE. NOT AT ALL. THAT IS THE CEO OF GLEN VALLEY FOODS, THE SITE OF TODAY’S ICE RAID. THE COMPANY SAYS IT VERIFIED 100% OF ITS EMPLOYEES, A CLAIM THAT WAS BACKED UP BY ICE. ACCORDING TO CONGRESSMAN BACON’S OFFICE, WITH MORE ON THE GOVERNMENT PROGRAM, KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S BILL SCHAMMERT GETS THE FACTS. ROB. JULIE. GOOD EVENING. E-VERIFY IS OPTIONAL FOR PRIVATE EMPLOYERS IN NEBRASKA.
'I have 100% confidence': Nebraska Gov. Pillen discusses wins & losses of session

3 weeks ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

One day after Nebraska lawmakers wrapped an 89-day legislative session, Gov. Jim Pillen sat down with KETV to discuss his wins and losses, thoughts on medical marijuana, economic stability, and future priorities. Question: There are a lot of naysayers on the Medical Marijuana process. What do you have to tell them about this commission, about how this is going to be done? Answer: Well, you know, I spent a lot of time in education.
'Protects fairness': Nebraska lawmakers pass Stand With Women Act

1 month ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

Late Wednesday night, Nebraska lawmakers passed a scaled-back version of the Stand With Women Act. Protesters chanted outside the chamber. At one point, the process was interrupted by someone yelling from the balcony, but LB89 passed 33-16.
'Cracks were left': Nebraska legislature advances Good Life District changes

1 month ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

With just four days left in Nebraska's legislative session, lawmakers appear ready to enact several changes to the state's Good Life Districts law. "Cracks were left in the program as originally conceived, which would allow applicants to take advantage of the program in ways that would have been detrimental to the state," said the bill's author, Sen. Brad von Gillern of Elkhorn.
Family concrete business pouring out new era

1 month ago | kesq.com | Bill Schammert

By Bill SchammertClick here for updates on this story SAUNDERS COUNTY, Nebraska ( KETV) - Concrete is a business based around permanency - a fixed solution designed not to crack or break. But after 56 years in the concrete business, Ray McAtee and his sons are pouring out a new idea. "Well, you know, there's a need and it's another product we could make," McAtee said. "It does a lot of good.
'Does a lot of good': Nebraska family concrete business pouring out new era

1 month ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

Concrete is a business based around permanency — a fixed solution designed not to crack or break. But after 56 years in the concrete business, Ray McAtee and his sons are pouring out a new idea. "Well, you know, there's a need and it's another product we could make," McAtee said. "It does a lot of good. It can help a lot of young families."Tucked away in rural Nebraska, near Malmo in Saunders County, McAtee Construction has built just about everything, including a lot of septic tanks.
Omaha police admit clerical issue in police staffing controversy

1 month ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

The back-and-forth over Omaha police staffing has continued for several weeks — Mayor Jean Stothert and challenger John Ewing Jr. disagreeing over data points. KETV is helping you get the facts about what's true and what's not. There's no debate that the Omaha Police Department needs more officers. Right now, they're about 100 officers short of being fully staffed. But there is debate over how Omaha got here.
Ewing picks up fundraising momentum, Stothert still leads in Omaha mayor's race

1 month ago | ketv.com | Bill Schammert

Despite Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert outraising challenger John Ewing Jr. by more than a 5-to-1 margin in the months leading up to the primary election, the latest data shows Ewing picking up momentum over the last several weeks. In the most recent fundraising report filed to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, which covers March 18 to April 28, Ewing raised $454,575 compared to Stothert's $507,339. This includes cash and in-kind contributions.