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Transformer and Cell Tower Fires in Grand Island Trigger Blackout for 10,000 Homes, Emergency Crews Respond
Firefighters from Lake County Fire Rescue and officials from Duke Energy rapidly responded to a transformer fire in Grand Island Sunday evening, an incident that led to a power outage affecting nearly 10,000 homes. An additional fire at a nearby cell phone tower further complicated the emergency services' response. According to a statement obtained by the Lake County, the first fire was reported at approximately 6:44 p.m., with crews arriving on the scene within ten minutes.
The Weekly Rundown: A new-look Big Ten takes center stage in an ever-changing college football landscape
As Nebraska prepares to enter its 14th year as a member of the Big Ten Conference, the league will see drastic changes, as will college football as we head into 2024. The post The Weekly Rundown: A new-look Big Ten takes center stage in an ever-changing college football landscape appeared first on On3.
Family remembers the kindness of Omaha man killed in hit-and-run, still seeking justice
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More than a week and still no arrests have been made in the hit-and-run that killed 56-year-old Robert Mummert. It happened Saturday July 13th around 2:30 in the morning near South 90th and L Streets. Police said he got off his motorcycle to clear debris from the road.
Kimball residents debate with city council over new ordinances
KIMBALL -- The City Council received pushback from community members in the most recent meeting about changes to city ordinances. In the July 16 meeting, the council approved to update the city code related to unsafe buildings and property maintenance. City Attorney Matt Turman said the city code on unsafe...
Huskers add top player from North Dakota to 2025 recruiting class
Lincoln, NEB — Husker Football added another player to its 2025 recruiting class in defensive lineman Kade Piertzak (Fargo, North Dakota) after announcing his commitment to Nebraska. Piertzak is the top ranked high school football player in North Dakota and is now the third defensive lineman as part of the Huskers '25 recruiting class. The team now has 16 total commitments from players in the class, including fellow defensive lineman Malcolm Simpson (Galveston, Texas) and Tyson Terry (Omaha North).
Seven veterans awarded quilts of valor
Seven veterans received Quilts of Valor Sunday morning in a presentation that was held before the start of ceremonies at the North Platte Pow Wow. The heavy, elaborate quilts are handmade to provide comfort and show appreciation to those who were willing to put their lives on the line in service to our country.
Omaha City Council considering code of conduct ordinances
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is exploring two ordinances that governs the behavior of elected officials. Two items will be introduced Tuesday afternoon at the Omaha City Council meeting. Both ordinances -- one to be voted on by the people in Nov. if moved forward to the...
Athlete of the Week: Zaiyahn Ornelas
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Zaiyahn Ornelas is a two-time NSAA State Wrestling Champion at Wilber-Clatonia High School. He went undefeated as both a freshman and sophomore with the Wolverines. Now, he’s proving he can win at the national level. Last week in Fargo, Ornelas reached the finals of the...
High School Golfers Take Advantage of Summer Tournaments
KEARNEY, Neb. — From the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour to tournaments like the Nebraska Lions Tournament, there have plenty of golf tournaments this summer. Many of them, featuring players that showed out in the fall and in the spring, in their respective high school seasons. For many players, they...
Two Husker volleyball players to head to Chicago for Big Ten Volleyball Media Days
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska volleyball team posted to social media that two Huskers will be headed to Chicago for Big Ten Volleyball Media Day. Senior outside hitter Lindsay Krause and senior setter Kennedi Orr are heading out with head coach John Cook. The event will be on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo announces millionth visitor of 2024
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A six-year-old girl from Elkhorn is the Henry Doorly Zoo’s millionth visitor for this year. Jane Davis arrived shortly after 9:30 a.m. with her younger brother and grandparents, who are members of the zoo. Tom and Shayla Hansen, grandparents, have been bringing their friends and...
'Big Brother' recap: Makensy and Quinn get superpowers and new twist is revealed -- Plus who became HoH? (SPOILER)
Big Brother featured Makensy Manbeck and Quinn Martin learning their superpowers, the first Head of Household competition, and a game-changing twist regarding the HoH's nominations during the Season 26 episode that aired Sunday night on CBS. Big Brother's third episode picked up where Thursday night's broadcast had left off, with...
Omaha man accused in fatal rollover crash pleads ‘no contest’
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A case for an Omaha man accused in a deadly crash near the Interstate 80-480 interchange in April has now moved to district court. David Kauai, 35, was initially charged in Douglas County Court with motor vehicle homicide by way of willful reckless driving and fleeing to avoid arrest; with a bond set at $500,000. He pleaded “no contest” on Thursday to motor vehicle homicide and with the operation of a motor vehicle to avoid arrest resulting in death.
Fiala joins The Bridge as development director
The Bridge From Violence has announced Christy Fiala as its new development director with plans for her to transition into the executive director role in two years. The current executive director, Suzanne Smith, remains actively involved with The Bridge, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in leadership. Fiala brings to...
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