Waverle Monroe

1 week ago | ketv.com | Waverle Monroe

THE NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVED REMOVING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND DIVERSITY DIRECTIVES FROM ITS BYLAWS AND POLICIES. IT COMES AFTER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SENT A LETTER TO ALL UNIVERSITIES ASKING THEM TO COMPLY WITH EXISTING CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS OR RISK LOSING FEDERAL FUNDING. KETV IS WAVERLE MONROE IS ON THE LIVE DESK. WAVERLE. BLAINE QUANECIA IS A STORY WE COVERED BACK IN JANUARY, WHERE NEW PRESIDENT JEFFREY GOLD SAYS THE UNIVERSITY WAS NOT SCARED, BUT PRAGMATIC.

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Waverle Monroe

As the White House prepares to implement tariffs on most of the world, there are efforts to limit the administration. Nebraska congressman Don Bacon introduced a bill he said would restore Congress' constitutional role in trade. Bacon said he is proud to co-lead the Trade Review Act of 2025. The Republican said he thinks the Trump administration could have targeted the tariffs to certain countries better. The bill mirrors Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley's 2019 bill on tariff reform.

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Waverle Monroe

Nebraska Task Force 1 deploys to Arkansas to help as floodwaters rise. The Urban Search and Rescue Team is headed to Randolph County, Arkansas. As of Sunday the river stage was in moderate flooding, and was expected to rise a couple more feet.It's one of several states dealing with flooding after severe storms.The National Weather Service said the river will crest higher than predicted. The river levels were around 23 feet.

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Waverle Monroe

In just over a month, voters will decide whether Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert will keep her seat for another term or if challenger John Ewing Jr. will win out at the polls. Ewing said Monday that he's confident while adding some endorsements. The Douglas County treasurer said showing unity with other elected officials is critical, adding he's building important relationships to help get things done for the people of Omaha.

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Waverle Monroe

HOPE YOU HAVE YOUR SUNGLASSES. IMAGINE A NIGHT FILLED WITH VIBRANT ENERGY, RHYTHMIC BEATS WITH SOME STUNNING PERFORMANCES. THIS EVENT PROMISES TO MAKE MOVES IN OMAHA’S CULTURAL SCENE. SO JOINING US NOW TO TELL US ALL ABOUT AFRO VIBE IS KUSCHER SNAZZY. THE FOUNDER OF THE FESTIVAL. SO WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE THIS? I WAS A BY THE WAY, MY NAME IS SNAZZY AND I AM AFROBEAT ARTIST. I AM INSPIRED BY ALL THOSE ARTISTS THAT BE HOSTING EVENTS BY THEMSELVES AND GIVING OPPORTUNITY TO OTHER PERFORMERS.