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Deputies accuse two men of multiple thefts in northeast Nebraska
MADISON COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on July 19 on suspicion of multiple thefts. On May 31, a man reported a generator stolen from his business in Newman Grove. According to the sheriff’s office, the generator was recovered after another man traded his plasma cutter to 25-year-old Alexander Robak for the generator. It was later discovered that the generator had been stolen, and the second man returned the generator to its owner.
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska law that combined abortion restrictions with another measure to limit gender-affirming health care for minors does not violate a state constitutional amendment requiring bills to stick to a single subject, a majority of the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday. The state’s high court...
Parking Garage Goes Vertical at 72nd & Mercy
Construction has gone vertical on a parking garage that will serve a future apartment building at 7101 Mercy Road. The 4-story apartment building will have 200 apartment units. The new structures sit on a 3.5-acre site immediately east of the recently completed Community Alliance building. Late last year, crews tore down a 3-story, brick building on the site to make way for the new development.
Husker fans answer Dylan Raiola's call to help recruit one of the top high school prospects in the country
LINCOLN, Neb. — Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr., one of the top high school recruits in the country, made his way to Lincoln on Friday for an unofficial visit with the Huskers. Nebraska freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola called on Nebraska fans to make sure it would be memorable.
Dylan Raiola's been early to work, late to leave while blending well in Husker program
It fits the bill Dylan Raiola is wanting to be at the Omaha airport as a greeter and travel partner when five-star offensive lineman David Sanders arrives Friday afternoon. Just part of a day's duty for the high-profile quarterback. Yet to take a college snap. Yet to be named Nebraska's starter. Yet certainly the rare form of true freshman where it is beyond silly to talk around him as we usually do with rookies until they've made a play.
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the...
Match Preview: Chattanooga to Close Series Against Omaha on the Road
For the final time this season, the Chattanooga Red Wolves will face Union Omaha at Werner Park for the second League One contest. The clubs’ first league meeting was June 5th at The Den followed by a USL Jägermeister Cup meeting in Papillion on June 27th. The Red...
Jade’s First Alert Forecast - Hot, humid and hazy weekend forecast
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After a week of increasing heat and humidity, highs reached the low to mid 90s Friday with sunny but hazy skies. Canadian wildfire smoke continues to make an impact on air quality and visibility. Air quality across the area has reached a “moderate” level as of Friday evening.
Big Ten rival uses gimmick trying to keep Nebraska Cornhuskers fans away
One of the craziest things about being a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan is that, on occasion, it feels like opposing schools fear you more than the actual team. Historically, Nebraska football fans have drawn quite a bit of ire, mainly because of how well they travel. Colorado has shown this off...
Omaha crews respond to overnight electrical fire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - OFD reported a fire at a southwest Omaha business overnight on Friday. Crews responded to a water flow alarm and arrived to find a fire in a business near 10841 Q Street around 12:00 a.m. They quickly extinguished the fire after calling in help. OFD reported...
Lincoln Firefighters Rescue Two Cats from Thursday Afternoon House Fire
Two cats were safely rescued after a south Lincoln house fire, Thursday afternoon. The blaze broke out after an outdoor air conditioning unit malfunctioned at a home near South 32nd and “D” Street. LFR spokeswoman MJ Lierman said crews responded to the fire around 2 p.m. and had water on the fire within 5 minutes of arriving.
Woman faces attempted murder charge after assaulting sister, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island woman is facing an attempted murder charge following a knife assault from earlier this month. Julissa Trevino, 23, is charged with felony attempted first-degree murder, two counts of felony use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, felony first-degree assault as well as three counts of misdemeanor child abuse.
Panhandle man arrested after shots fired
On Wednesday, July 25, at 6:37 a.m., law enforcement responded to a call at a rural residence approximately one mile east of Mitchell NE. The reporting party, a female at home with her children, reported that a male was knocking at her back door, that he had a handgun, that he might be on drugs, and she thought he was trying to get into the house. She then reported hearing multiple shots fired, although none were fired into the house. A Scotts Bluff County Deputy was first to arrive on scene. He located the male nearby and took him into custody without incident. The male had a handgun in his possession but did not threaten the Deputy with it.
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