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Nebraska Game and Parks urging caution on bodies of water ahead of holiday weekend
Officials with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission want you to use caution if you're headed to a state park this Fourth of July, especially since the rivers are still high across the Omaha metro. The focus is on rivers like the Missouri, Elkhorn or even the Platte, as well...
People pulling names off Nebraska petitions in final drive for signatures
LINCOLN — Voters facing the final day of a busy election year for ballot initiatives in Nebraska are not taking the pressure tactics of some petition circulators quietly. Nebraskans by Tuesday had filed at least 14 formal complaints against circulators with state election officials, driven largely by competing abortion-related initiatives.
Famous rock star loans Kearney car museum his private collection of automobiles
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The American Automobile Experience has received six classic cars from Metallica’s front man. James Hetfield, singer and songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica, is loaning his private six car collection to the car museum in Kearney. His classic cars came from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Blueprint Engines and local Kearney donors reached out to the Los Angeles car museum and struck a deal to have Hetfield’s cars on loan for a year.
First Bank Seniors Take Home Tournament Crown for Second Year in a Row
There were plenty of games over the weekend, as the red hot Minden First Bank Seniors (16-1) took part in the Kearney Jerseys Tournament on June 28-30. Four games in total were played, and Minden swept the field 4-0 over Wood River, Smith Center, Loomis and Kearney. Kicking off their...
Authorities arrest Lincoln Regional Center escapee on top of coal train
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man who escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center on Tuesday was arrested after leading deputies and troopers on a chase Thursday morning. The Nebraska State Patrol said 47-year-old Justin Daro of David City escaped from LRC during severe weather in the Lincoln area earlier in the week. At 7:15 this morning, NSP said the Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported they believed Daro was at a home in Ulysses, a village Northwest of Seward.
Beatrice six-day fireworks period bringing booming sales
BEATRICE – The Fourth of July brings fireworks….and there’s strong opinions about whether that’s good….or not so good. Supporters say its fun and lasts just a few days….while others say they bother pets and are noisy, late at night. While the State of Nebraska...
Drowning victim’s body recovered; FPS crisis team available Friday
Authorities have confirmed that the body of a missing Fremont teenager has been recovered from the Platte River. The body of Jackson Potter, 17, was recovered Thursday near Sokol Camp in Douglas County. Potter was with family and friends Sunday night at Hormel Park. His sister Addisyn was in the...
Sutherland Fourth of July parade
Sutherland celebrated July 4 with a parade Thursday under pleasant blue skies, with a wind that was often stout enough to extend flags to their full width. Irene Seifer, the grand marshal, rode the route in a convertible two days before her 90th birthday. The parade was full of horses,...
Fourth of July celebration provides much-needed boost for Seward businesses
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – The Fourth of July celebration in Seward is providing a much-needed boost for downtown businesses after a significant road construction project. Gregg Nelson, the owner of two downtown restaurants – Squire Ward’s and Rue 6 – said today is the biggest day for the local economy with thousands of people shopping and eating local.
Omaha's Riverfront reopens after flooding from the Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. — The Riverfront has reopened in Omaha after flooding on the Missouri River. Lewis & Clark Landing, which includes the Urban Beach, Riverfront Plaza, marina, sand volleyball courts, and the pedestrian bridge between Heartland of America Park and the landing, reopened Thursday, officials said. This content is...
Fourth of July: Things to do around the Omaha area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here is a list of some of the major Independence Day celebrations around Omaha. Werner Park Fireworks: After the Omaha Storm Chasers take on the Iowa Cubs, stick around for a fireworks spectacular on July 3rd!. Omaha Symphony Performance: The Omaha Symphony is holding a FREE...
Kimball PD welcoming second K9
KIMBALL -- The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a second K9 for the Kimball Police Department. Trudy is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois who is being trained as a dual-purpose K9 who can detect narcotics and apprehend a suspect. Trudy is currently training with Kimball's other K9 dog, Lucy.
Omaha native Alec Bohm named to MLB All-Star game for first time
NEW YORK — Omaha Roncalli grad and Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was named to his first career MLB All-Star game. Bohm has a .297 batting average, .349 OBP and .484 slugging percentage so far this season. Shohei Ohtani became the first player elected to start at designated...
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