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One person injured after early morning car crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was injured in a single-car crash early Sunday morning. It happened near 74th and Dodge streets, around 4:20 a.m. When authorities arrived on scene they found a black sedan with its airbags deployed and severely damaged to the front end of the car. According...
Two people injured after being hit by car
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were taken to the hospital after being hit by a car early Sunday morning. It happened near 30th street and California plaza, just before 1:00 a.m. When authorities arrived to the scene they found two people injured. According to Omaha dispatch, the two people...
2024 H.S. Football Preview: Norris
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Norris Football enters the 2024 season with confidence as the Titans have made the playoffs every year since hiring Ty Twarling. Jarrett Behrends returns at Quarterback for his 3rd year as the starter. The Titans open the season with a tough matchup visiting Omaha Skutt. They...
Martin Luther King III continues visit in Omaha, reflecting on his father's March on Washington
OMAHA, Neb. — Martin Luther King III continued his visit to Omaha on Saturday. He was at the Great Plains Black History Museum. This came after he was the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by local organizations including Black Votes Matter on Friday. 'On the brink of...
Wayne high boys cross country returns state experience
After putting in a good base mileage over the summer, the Wayne High boys cross country team will look to improve their pack running. The Blue Devil boys cross country program will consist of 17 members. Terry Beair will be entering his eighth year in coaching the WHS boys cross...
WSC football put in off-season work, transitions into fall camp
Fall camp began in early August for the Wayne State College football team. Student-athletes for Wildcat football were able to move-in on August 4 before the first practice was the morning of Aug. 5. Logan Masters will be entering his third year as the head coach. He was a standout...
Flag Lowering for Sacha Kopp
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered on Monday, Aug. 26, in memory of Sacha Kopp, former senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, who recently passed away. Read the full obituary. About Sacha. Sacha started his career at UNO on June 17, 2019, and left the...
'We're going to use him': Matt Rhule's plans for Heinrich Haarberg as Dylan Raiola starts in season opener
LINCOLN, Neb. — On Aug. 31, Memorial Stadium will be packed full of Husker fans to watch Nebraska open the season against Utep and to observe what could be the start of the Dylan Raiola era. Matt Rhule said Raiola was the last of the three quarterbacks to learn...
Guitarist Adam Hawley to present workshop in Omaha
Don't miss an exclusive opportunity to learn from one of the finest in jazz at the Master Workshop featuring 16-time Billboard #1 Artist and Producer, Adam Hawley. The workshop takes place at North Omaha Music and Arts, 2510 North 24th Street, on Friday, August 30th from 4-6pm. This is a...
Dundee Day celebrations took over the popular neighborhood, but what's the history behind it?
OMAHA, Neb. — Dundee Day was celebrated on Saturday, the celebration is one that has some history behind it. It began in the 1950s as a sidewalk sale and became an official day of events in 1992. Over the years the event has included a prettiest baby contest and...
City of Norfolk says their police chief and captain have been placed on administrative leave
NORFOLK, Neb. — The city of Norfolk said their police chief and captain have been placed on administrative leave. The city said although Police Chief Don Miller and Captain Chad Reiman are on administrative leave, it is not disciplinary in nature. Officials said, as a matter of policy and...
Hundreds gathered to walk the plank at this year's Midwest Pirate Fest
OMAHA, Neb. — Hundreds of people came out to the Midwest Pirate Festival on Saturday. Different performers and vendors gathered at the Bellevue Berry Farm to celebrate all things pirates. The event has five different stages set up for different performances. There was a dog and a human costume...
Omaha Residents Warned of 110° Heat Index Monday as Heat Wave Continues
Omaha, NE – Extreme heat is set to persist in Omaha through the weekend, culminating in a 110° heat index on Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns residents to prepare for the dangerous conditions, urging caution. The excessive heat warning covers the Omaha region from Sunday afternoon...
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