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Deputies investigate deadly wrong-way crash leaving two people dead
Douglas County, Neb. — Around 2:38 a.m. on Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was called out to a personal injury accident on Hwy 275 North of Pawnee Rd. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles that collided head on in the southbound lanes. They said their preliminary investigation...
Motorcycle Crash in Council Bluffs Claims One Life
(Council Bluffs) A motorcycle driver died from injuries suffered in a crash in Council Bluffs on Saturday. Council Bluffs Police say the accident happened around 3:04 p.m. at S. 17th and 2nd Avenue. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of a truck at the intersection. Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue, along with Council Bluffs Police, arrived at the location, and the driver of the motorcycle was transported to UNMC, where he has since passed away from the injuries he sustained from the accident. Authorities did not release the name.
Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Steady warm up all week, a few PM storms today too
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Headed out on your Monday morning you’ll run into pretty pleasant conditions with temperatures in the 60s. We’ll warm a bit more than yesterday as we make it into the mid 80s with a very light wind. As we heat up above 80 around...
Interim Chancellor Davies holds first campus forum
In his first all-campus forum, UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, outlined his goals and vision for UNMC’s future, including his commitment to continue the med center’s momentum. “When (NU) President (Jeffrey P.) Gold asked me to look at the opportunity to become interim chancellor, the first question...
Retirement tea for Karen Stoysich set for Thursday
A retirement tea will be held for Karen Stoysich, administrative/finance associate in the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, who is retiring from UNMC after more than 40 years of service. The reception is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, from 2-4 p.m. at the Wigton Heritage Center atrium. Remarks will...
Patriotism Shown by Travel Baseball Team at USSSA State Tournament
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story about eleven year old boys who not only love baseball, but America. The Saint Columbkille Crusaders dedicated this weekend's USSSA State Tournament to the military soldiers and veterans they love. On the top of their list, is two of the players' fathers, who...
Gutschewski brothers prepare to make Pinnacle Bank Championship debut
OMAHA, Neb. — Luke and Trevor Gutschewski are ready to follow in their father's footsteps and make their Korn Ferry Tour debut together at the Pinnacle Bank Championship. "Ever since we were six, seven, eight years old, we play everything together," said Luke. "It'll be awesome. I couldn't think of a better place to do it."
Week of July 22nd Local Bandwidth Bands Live
Check out these Local Bandwidth bands live this week. Gravestone at Bourbon Theatre opening for Texas Hippie Coalition. Till Hell at Bourbon Theatre opening for Texas Hippie Coalition. Red Cities at Zoo Bar. Trillion Ton Beryllium Ships at Zoo Bar. Public Figure in Council Bluffs. Alyeska in Council Bluffs. Twisted...
Olympian and former Husker Justine Wong-Orantes excited for Paris games
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Less than a week away from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, all fifteen members of Team USA Volleyball are just starting to arrive in Paris. After seven years on the U.S. National Team, former Husker Volleyball libero Justine Wong-Orantes is looking to add...
Slash Brings his S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival Tour to Astro
WORDS BY DAVID TAYLOR AND PHOTOS BY ROBERT A CHADWICK | Go Venue Magazine. The blues were alive on Friday, July 19 at The Astro in La Vista as Slash‘s. Slash is taking a page from the Clapton playbook and started his own blues festival, titled S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival aka Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality, N’, Tolerance. Not many can say that, but Slash has had a long career and this was the perfect time to do this in between GNR and Conspirators recording and touring.
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