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Propane tank donated and converted into giant baseball
NORFOLK, Neb. -- A larger-than-life baseball, with a meaning. “Everybody wants to live on, one way or the other, even if it's just your name on a little plaque on the bottom of a ball out in the middle of Norfolk, Nebraska,” said Rick Bussey, owner and donator of the propane tank.
Lincoln County native among top scorers for Team USA Wheelchair Rugby’s narrow loss to Japan
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - USA’s wheelchair rugby team narrowly lost to Japan 45-42 during day two of pool play at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The matchup took place early Friday morning, with Josh O’Neill, a former Lincoln County resident, contributing three goals, placing him among the top four scorers for Team USA.
Inspiring story of man who saved a toddler from a hot car outside the Douglas County Courthouse
OMAHA, Neb. — A toddler gets locked in a hot car and a stranger is the one to save the child. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says Thursday around 11:30 a.m. Ahmed Izzadin, 42, man left the kid in the car while he appeared in court for a probation violation.
Experience the miracle of life at the birthing pavilion
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - A popular attraction at the Nebraska State Fair is the birthing pavilion, and it’s a place where kids and adults alike get a chance to see how farm animals come into the world. Dr. Karla Huneke said they have a team of veterinarians, with...
#12 Bluejay volleyball sweeps NC State in season opener
OMAHA - Redshirt freshman Jaya Johnson had 11 kills on .526 hitting to lead No. 12 Creighton Volleyball to a 3-0 win over visiting NC State in the 2024 regular-season opener Friday. Scores of the victory were 25-18, 25-20, 25-13. Creighton hit .385 in the victory and never trailed in...
Thursday HS volleyball highlights & scores (08.29.24)
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The high school volleyball season began on Thursday across the state of Nebraska. The following is included in our coverage. “At the end of the day, it’s the first game out and they’re a quality opponent, they’re well-coached, they have a lot of really good players and so we know a lot about them, so we knew what they were willing to bring,” Adams Central volleyball coach Libby Lollman said. “I liked after that first set how our girls responded. We’re young and we have a lot of new pieces, so I know there are going to be some ups and downs, but I was excited when we settled in, how they finished the game”
'Paranormal Cirque' brings an enchanting and creepy performance to Lincoln and Omaha this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln and Omaha welcome exhilarating acts including the Wheel of Death, monstrous creatures, and shocking magic this fall. "Not for the faint of heart," Cirque Italia presents "Paranormal Cirque." The show creates terrifying images, using theatre, circus, and cabaret elements with a European-style flare. The show,...
Henry Doorly Zoo welcomes pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced in a Facebook post that a pygmy hippo has been born. Adama, the newest addition to the zoo’s Lied Jungle, was born on June 16 to Chomel, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo. Adama weighs about 50 pounds according...
Travelers at Eppley Airfield are gearing up for a record-setting Labor Day weekend, with AAA predicting a 6% increase in travel from last year
OMAHA, Neb. — Travelers at Eppley Airfield are preparing for what is expected to be a record-setting Labor Day weekend for travel. According to AAA, travel is projected to increase by 6% from last year. Barbara Miller, one of the many passengers at Eppley. She said she is eagerly...
Lewis Central uses big plays, turnovers to start year with win over Harlan
(Harlan) -- For the third consecutive year, Lewis Central started what they hope is a successful season with a win over Harlan. The KMA Sports Class 4A No. 1/KMAland 3A/4A/5A No. 1 Titans leaned on some big offensive plays, and opportune turnovers to beat their Hawkeye Ten foe 31-10 in the season opener Friday night on the KMA Video Stream.
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