Maddie Augustine

Omaha

Multimedia Journalist at KETV-TV (Omaha, NE)

Articles

First responders use multiple tools to search for 3 missing girls in Missouri River

1 week ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

Three girls are still believed to be missing in the Missouri River on Wednesday after a fishing trip near NP Dodge Park in Omaha. Rescue crews were out at sunrise Wednesday and paused their search just after 7:30 p.m.READ MORE: Crews resume search for three girls still believed to be missing in Missouri RiverAuthorities said four girls were swept away while they were fishing near John J. Pershing Drive and Oakridge Road.
'Big stepping stone': PACE organization unveils new look and initiatives

1 week ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

After months of work the Police Athletics for Community Engagement, PACE, is launching a new look and revamped community initiatives. The organization said they're committed to expanding their positive impact on the community. PACE said it's important to them to highlight community heroes from all backgrounds, and their new logo represents key supports to the organization's mission.
House of Representatives passes SAVE Act, sending it to the Senate

1 week ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

The country's one step close to requiring everyone to prove they're a US citizen if they want to vote in federal elections. The House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, Thursday. It was one of President Donald Trump's top election-related priorities, but a local civic engagement non-profit argues this bill would do more harm than good.
AED and CPR help save high school track athlete's life

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

During an annual boys high school track meet at Glenwood High School on Tuesday, a student-athlete collapsed. Creston Community High School freshman Nate Bentley had just finished his 100-meter leg of the sprint medley relay. It was just the second heat of the entire event. Bentley handed off the baton to his teammate, turned and took three steps and collapsed into lane 8. "Don't know if it's an injury, don't know a hamstring," Jeff Bissen, Glenwood High School activities director, said.
Nebraska lawmakers fail to end debate on winner-take-all bill

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

Nebraska lawmakers spent hours of debate on a bill that would alter the state's electoral system. In the first round of floor debate on this bill, lawmakers discussed everything from the state's history to what-if scenarios before deciding to continue debating the bill. It came down to just two important votes from Sen. Merv Riepe and Sen. Dave Wordekemper. Ultimately the effort to move Nebraska to a winner-take-all system failed.
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon pushes to restore weather balloon operations

3 weeks ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

Congressman Don Bacon joins the fight for answers after the suspension of weather balloon operations in the Omaha area. It's been nearly two weeks since the National Weather Service's announcement of the change, and last week, during his tele-town hall, Bacon had multiple people ask him about the NWS and, more specifically, what he is going to do to help reverse the suspension of weather balloon launches in the Omaha area.
Glimpse into difficulties semitruck drivers face during severe weather

3 weeks ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

Driving in severe weather is never easy — nor typically recommended but imagine being behind the wheel with a 53-foot trailer attached.Fremont Contract Carriers, FCC, has nearly 400 trucks covering 48 states. "Safety is a core foundation of what we built here," Trey Novotny, FCC vice president of safety, said. Part of that safety is constantly monitoring weather conditions.
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert gives annual State of the City address

3 weeks ago | ketv.com | McKenzy Parsons |Maddie Augustine

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert is giving her annual State of the City address on Friday.You can watch her full speech live in the video player above. The address is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand | Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert is giving her annual State of the City address on Friday.
Thousands attend telephone town hall hosted by Congressman Don Bacon

4 weeks ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

Roughly 17,300 people called in for Congressman Don Bacon's tele-town hall Tuesday. Bacon opted for the virtual route instead of in-person. "This does give more people an opportunity to participate," Bacon said. "You go through more questions and cover more material. We don't avoid the hard questions."Attendees could ask their questions over the phone or write in their questions via Bacon's website. Bacon addressed the military war plan leak immediately.
Waterloo residents receive free drinking water during boil water advisory

1 month ago | ketv.com | Maddie Augustine

The first round of water sample testing came back all clear in Waterloo after the village was placed in a boil water advisory on Thursday. Waterloo residents were able to receive free drinking water from a Metropolitan Utilities District water truck Friday afternoon. Wednesday's blizzard knocked power out for thousands, including several Waterloo residents. Casi Griff, a Waterloo resident, said her power has been out since 8 a.m. Wednesday.