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Dozens of dogs available for adoption at Nebraska Humane Society after virus outbreak
OMAHA, Neb. — After nearly three weeks, dozens of dogs are back up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. The dogs were under quarantine after a pneumovirus, a viral respiratory infection, was discovered in the shelter. Now, NHS said they're over the hump and ready to start finding these dogs a home.
Nebraska Community Blood Bank to host blood drive in memory of drunk driving victim
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Community Blood Bank is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday and Wednesday in memory of a drunk driving victim. Alexis “Lexi” Calfee was 19-years-old when her and her boyfriend Christopher Oberg were tragically killed by a drunk driver in 2011. The Alexis...
Panhandle police activity, June 14 - July 2
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Woman complains of limited ADA accommodations at Jelly Roll concert
A Sidney couple is torqued over the lack of handicapped accessible seats in the Wild West Arena. Amy Vincent and her wheelchair-bound husband Richard attended the sold-out concert on Saturday, June 22. They were placed along the walkway in front of the first row of the grandstands. Vincent said her...
Beau Peterson prepares to take elite baseball talent to Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska baseball looks to build off last year's success, which included the program's first-ever Big Ten Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament appearance. It helps to have a recruit in the wings like Beau Peterson, an incoming high school junior from Shawnee, KS. Peterson competed in...
10 Pinz Fun Center reflects on one year of new ownership
BEATRICE, NEB. - It’s been one whole year, since a southeast Nebraska bowling alley was brought back to life. 10 Pinz Fun Center in Beatrice is in full gear, 365 days later. “There’s really nothing to do out east of town for the people… That’s why we want to keep this up.”
Omaha police says investigation finds connection between men killed at nightclub, 'illicit narcotics' from Mexico
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha police investigation found a direct connection between the two men killed in ashooting involving off-duty officers at a nightclub and the "presence of illicit narcotics" being traced back to Mexico, the department said. Capt. Jay Leavitt, who has been with the department for 25...
Jersey Mike’s Subs announces new opening date for North Platte location
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Jersey Mike’s Subs location in North Platte has set a new opening date of Aug. 21, following delays related to blueprints and construction. Originally slated to open on June 1, the restaurant faced setbacks when blueprints from Jersey Mike’s Subs corporate were not finalized in time, and subsequent construction delays further pushed back the schedule. Owner and operator Alexa Ladd confirmed the revised opening date and expressed confidence that the location will be ready by late August.
Nebraska football reaches far into the future with latest QB offer
While the Nebraska football have their quarterback of the 2025 class locked down and it seems likely they can lock down their 2026 gunslinger on board as well, Matt Rhule and his crew aren’t wasting any time working towards the program's future. In order to do that, the Huskers...
More Storms In Omaha/Council Bluffs Area Expected Tuesday
Another round of severe weather and flash flooding appears possible again Tuesday, especially for locations along and south of I-80. Thunderstorms are expected to develop in the noon to two p.m. timeframe with all hazards possible. The storms will move out of the area Tuesday evening. The Omaha Office of...
Corn Flakes: Two Professional Volleyball Leagues in Omaha
Last winter it was fun to watch the Omaha Supernovas make their debut and I was happy to see that they had a good following. The addition of several former Huskers has got to help with that as well. Former Husker volleyball standout Briana Holman is the newest member of...
Senior Golf Moved To Wednesday
WAYNE – Senior Golf at the Wayne Country Club this week has been postponed a day due to the Northeast Nebraska Junior Golf Tourney being moved back one day from Monday to Tuesday. According to a release, the Northeast Nebraska Senior Golf League will now take place on Wednesday,...
June's Mid-America Business Conditions Index edges above growth-neutral
For only the third time in 2024, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index climbed above the growth-neutral threshold. The Business Conditions Index, which ranges between 0 and 100 with 50 representing growth neutral, rose to 51.3 for June from 48.2 in May. Creighton economist Dr. Ernie Goss said it...
Bellevue expert offers advice to Facebook scam victims
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For Willie Nalley, a Facebook message to become friends with Gov. Jim Pillen is the next best thing to shaking his hand. The Facebook page with no official logo pictures or profile claims the governor had professional traders put together for Nebraskans an investment program that if citizens like WIllie invest $5,000 he would earn $50,000 in a week.
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