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Uncle Sam Jam hosts holiday festivities
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fourth of July festivities kicked off Wednesday at Oak Lake Park. Family and friends gathered around the lake to celebrate at the Uncle Sam Jam Independence Day Celebration. All evening, Oak Lake Park was filled with food trucks, live music, and games for people to enjoy.
3 reasons why Shawn Hammerbeck's addition to Nebraska football is massive
It seems like it was ages ago that the Nebraska football team was going through a cold streak recruiting-wise. In fact, it was just a week ago. However, Matt Rhule and company have turned things around recently. On Wednesday, the Huskers landed themselves the commitment of South Dakota offensive lineman...
'Happy birthday': Omaha celebrates 150th birthday in 2004 with ginormous cake and KETV's Rob McCartney
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha celebrated its 150th birthday in 2004 with a giant 1,350 sq. ft. cake and thousands lining up to grab a slice, including KETV's own Rob McCartney. The celebration started off like any other birthday party with singing "Happy Birthday," and while McCartney emceed the event, Mayor Mike Fahey and Omaha 150 chair Bruce Lawrenson took the honors of cutting the ginormous cake.
82-year-old man dies after apparent drowning in Plattsmouth
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — An 82-year-old man died after an apparent drowning in Plattsmouth. Deputies responded to Beaver Lake around 9:14 a.m. Wednesday after a call of CPR in progress for a possible drowning. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and Richard Pflugfelder was taken to Bellevue Medical Center, where he was...
Buried Underneath a Football Stadium? It May Be Possible
This could be taking the term "die-hard fan" a little too far. A regent for the University of Nebraska, Barbara Weitz, has proposed an idea to raise money for the school by selling spots in a burial columbarium underneath the football stadium. This idea would allow super fans to have their ashes inurned at the field.
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: ‘Dogs Fall Short In Game Three, Drop Series
LINCOLN–(News Release July 3) INF Drew Devine put together a three-hit performance with a trio of singles, he now has seven hits in his last five games. INF Spencer Henson capped off an impressive series with two more hits including a double and a run scored. He finishes the mid-week set going 6-for-11 with three RBIs.
Jayden Adams Delegate To 2024 NAYI
Nemaha County 4-H’er Jayden Adams is among 251 youth selected to attend the 53rd Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). It will be Monday through Friday, July 8 through 12 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus. All have completed their junior or senior year in high school. Nebraska...
Lightning strike starts fire at home east of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Firefighters put out a blaze early Thursday morning at a home east of Lincoln. The fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. near 120th Street and Seabiscuit Lane. Units from Southeast Fire & Rescue, Eagle Fire & Rescue and Bennet Fire & Rescue responded. A Southeast...
Cornhusker Legion All-Stars beat Sodbusters in comeback
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Cornhusker Legion All-Stars took on the Hastings Sodbusters at Duncan Field on Wednesday. The all-star team is made up of the best American legion baseball players from Columbus Cornerstone Insurance, Grand Island Home Federal, Hastings Five Points Bank, Kearney Misko Sports and North Platte FNBO.
Campers near Lincoln keeping an eye on Fourth of July storms
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Over the Fourth of July holiday, many are breaking out the recreational vehicle, hitting the water and enjoying their day out at the lake. But this year’s holiday celebration could be shortened by strong storms. “Hopefully it doesn’t get too crazy, or, you know,...
Fremont mother thankful for son’s sacrifice to save sister in Platte River drowning
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - Wednesday, multiple agencies were back out looking for 17-year-old Jackson Potter. While authorities use drones, flat boats, sonar, a helicopter, and cadaver dogs, his family mourns. His 13-year-old sister, Addisyn Potter-Carlson, said they were together Sunday night, hanging out along the Platte River near Hormel Park...
Video released of suspects in Omaha shooting
New video has been released in an Omaha shooting that sent two young women to the hospital. Investigators shared video of two people suspected of being involved in the incident at Levi Carter Park just after midnight early on May 25th. In the video, a group of people mills about...
What a catch! 12-year-old fisherman catches record 27-pound fish in Zorkinsky Lake
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story of the one that didn't get away!. On Tuesday, a local fisherman caught a 27-pound fish. He's 12-year-old Alex Drouin. The fishing community at Zorinsky Lake said Alex caught a record muskie. His mom said Alex rides his bike to Zorinsky every day...
Fourth of July: Things to do around the Omaha area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here is a list of some of the major Independence Day celebrations around Omaha. Werner Park Fireworks: After the Omaha Storm Chasers take on the Iowa Cubs, stick around for a fireworks spectacular on July 3rd!. Omaha Symphony Performance: The Omaha Symphony is holding a FREE...
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