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NDOT to study dangerous Highway 81 intersections after series of fatal crashes
York, Neb. — After a number of serious and deadly crashes, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) will conduct studies at the intersections along the Highway 81 bypass around York. The York County Sheriff's Office said there have been several fatal crashes in the past couple of months. They...
Nebraska Cornhuskers signee dominates in international play
Even before Berke Buyuktuncel has played any minutes for the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team, he’s showing what Fred Hoiberg and company can expect. And it looks like they can expect a very talented big man who can hold his own quite well in international competition. The Turkish transfer’s team...
Hastings Chamber takes over annual 'Celebration of Lights' event
HASTINGS, Neb. – The well-known annual 'Celebration of Lights' event in Hastings has a new organizing body. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it will now organize the annual event. According to a news release, the Downtown Center Association dissolved as an organization in December of...
Omaha man dies after motorcycle crash on Dodge
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have identified the motorcyclist that was involved in a crash that closed a major route through Midtown on Monday morning. OPD reported that Dhair Cruz, 22, died at the hospital on Monday afternoon from injuries. Cruz was traveling eastbound above the posted speed limit around...
Nebraska football's virtual gridiron legacy: The Huskers' EA ratings history
After a monumental 11-year hiatus, the beloved college football video game has made its triumphant return in the form of EA Sports College Football 25. The memories of buying the game on release day, launching a dynasty with the Nebraska football program, and forming irrational attachments to players like Heisman-winning quarterback Brian Hildebrand (who I just now learned was supposed to be Joe Ganz) come flooding back. It's a nostalgic journey that we're all excited to embark on once again.
Mother, nonprofit works to fund first birthing and bereavement suite at Nebraska Medical Center
OMAHA, Neb. — Hailee Koltis lost her daughter, Lainie, after just 10 hours of life. Now, she's advocating with a nonprofit, No Foot Too Small, to bring birthing and bereavement suites to Omaha to help families like hers. Methodist Women's Hospital is busy. Stephanie Bricker said the hospital delivers...
Multiple residents displaced from apartment fire in north Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — An apartment fire was extinguished in north Omaha Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived on scene near North 45th Street and Lafayette Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Officials say no one was injured in the blaze, and multiple residents were displaced. The cause of the fire remains under...
Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star avoids suspension despite multiple offenses
The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star, Harper Murray, facing legal consequences for DUI, M.I.P., and shoplifting, will not miss any game time in the upcoming regular season, according to head coach John Cook. Cook mentioned Murray's proactive steps in taking responsibility for her actions, including community service and participation in youth camps. Despite being suspended for a spring scrimmage, no additional punishment seems to have been decided by Cook or the university. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics suggesting that Murray should face game suspensions to uphold program integrity.
Vehicle plunges 40 feet down embankment in northeast Nebraska crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A teen was injured Monday after driving off an embankment in northeast Nebraska. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office said the one-vehicle crash happened on Highway 57, just south of Stanton, around 12:45 p.m. A 17-year-old was heading south when they lost control of the...
Phytophthora pressure picking up steam in soybeans
A plant pathologist said the summer weather pattern has been conducive to phytophthora in soybeans. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln said a lot of beans ended up going into wet soil and have had consistent rain since then. He told Brownfield the disease can kill and damage plants...
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...
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...
Western Dreams Come True in Blair: Howdy Vaquera Western Boutique
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 JULY 22, MONDAY) – Blair’s Washington Street has a new western jewel that’s bringing flair to our community. Howdy Vaquera Western Boutique, owned by the Trevizo family, is quickly becoming a go-to destination for quality western wear right in the heart of town. The...
'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...
Lucky For Life® Ticket Sold in North Platte Wins $25,000 a Year for Life
Lincoln, NE - July 22, 2024 - One lucky player who bought a Lucky For Life ticket for the Sunday, July 21 drawing has won $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Sunday's Lucky For Life draw matched all five winning white ball numbers for the second prize. The ticket was sold at Oasis Travel Center, 101 Platte Oasis Parkway, in North Platte. The winning numbers from Sunday's Lucky For Life draw were and White 02, 05, 20, 36, 39, Lucky Ball 07.
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