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Bennington farmer celebrates 80th birthday with tractor display
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - When you imagine a cornhusker, you may as well picture the Dreessen Family. “We farm together, and Taylor is going to take over when I kick the bucket,” said Wayne Dreesson who turned 80 this year. Four generations are farmers: grandfather Wayne, son Tim, grandson...
Initial Nebraska football 2024 depth chart shows coaching staff knows its players
The start of the Nebraska football season is less than a week away and that means it’s officially time to start planning for Saturday’s game. It’s also time to see who starts for the Huskers against the UTEP miners. Now that the depth chart is out and...
Severe storms possible late Monday afternoon into evening; Roller coaster temps the rest of the week
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -During the day Monday, we are under a Storm Watch due to the potential of strong to severe storms later during the afternoon and evening, with roller coaster temperatures the rest of the week. An approaching cold front will be moving through the area Monday evening....
2024 H.S. Football Preview: Waverly
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Waverly Vikings enter 2024 with one goal in mind... make the Class B State Title Game. Waverly Football hasn’t reached Memorial Stadium and the Championship game since 1980; however, they have been getting closer in recent seasons. Reed Mansted’s Teams have made the state...
Marchers wrap up their 50 Mile March
LA VISTA, Neb. — The heat did not stop those who took part in the 50 Mile March. The marchers completed their trip from the state capitol in Lincoln Saturday night to La Vista Sunday. They raised money, which will go toward helping veterans who've been battling mental health...
Heat safety: Signs and symptoms of heat illness
OMAHA, Neb. — With hot and humid weather in the Omaha area, be aware of the warning signs for heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are common during hot weather. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include nausea/vomiting; faintness or dizziness; excessive sweating; cool, pale, clammy skin; a rapid, weak...
Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of August 19th)
John Thomas Ayers, 33, Evans, Colorado and Kathleen Marie Jenkins, 30, Evans, Colorado. Terry Allan Houchin, 41, Hershey and Nichole Lynn Weitzel, 46, Hershey. Darnell Lasean Roberts, 24, North Platte and Brittney Daye Demilt, 24, North Platte. Britton Daniel Edwards, 30, North Platte and Sharee Alison Falcon, 31, North Platte.
Dangerous heat and humidity continue to start the workweek
The dangerous combination of heat and humidity will continue this afternoon. It will be mostly sunny with a high near 100 in Omaha and Lincoln, although many cities will "only" be in the mid and upper 90s. When you factor in the humidity, it could feel as bad as 110. Heat is normally the biggest weather-related killer each year, so continue to check on your older friends, neighbors, and family members to make sure they are staying cool. Dogs should be inside where it is cooler with access to water all day.
FFA: more than just agriculture
Grand Island, Neb. — At the Nebraska State Fair agriculture is all over and ag education is growing all over Nebraska. "With 218 chapters all over the state and 12,000 members total throughout Nebraska", Dewey Lienemann former Ag Ed teacher and FFA advisor and Nebraska Extension educator. At the...
Teen charged in Bennet derailment appeals transfer of case to adult court
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A 17-year-old Bennet boy accused of derailing a train is appealing the decision to charge him as an adult. In a Monday court filing, Zachary Hertzler said he intends to take his case to the Nebraska Court of Appeals. On April 22, a loaded coal...
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