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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...
Giltner girl wins National American Miss Nebraska pageant
GILTNER, Neb. (KSNB) - The Olympic trials aren’t the only place you will see central Nebraska represented. Makeena Huhman will be representing Nebraska in the National American Miss pageant after being crowned Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen at its pageant in Omaha. The 9-year-old says preparing for a pageant is a process; you have to pick outfits, do your hair, and maybe some nail polish and sometimes the process can be boring or frustrating, but it’s pretty easy work for Huhman.
Kramer Fireworks celebrates 10 year anniversary
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the Fourth of July holiday on Thursday, many are stocking up on fireworks to celebrate, and firework sales have increased across North Platte. Kramer Fireworks has been selling fireworks for ten years and has become one of the largest fireworks stores in the area. To celebrate, the store is doing a bingo card to not only shop at their store but also other fireworks stores across North Platte and to partake in social media challenges. The winner will receive a special fireworks bundle from Kramer Fireworks. The store itself has come a long way from where it started back in 2014, according to owner Mitzi Kramer.
New ‘lofty’ names for trio of peregrine falcon chicks at Nebraska Capitol
LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Capitol’s newest generation of peregrine falcon chicks have “lofty” new names: Cirrus, Stratus and Cumulus. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission this week announced the names for the trio of peregrine falcon chicks, two females and one male, that hatched in mid-May 2024. The commission also confirmed the names of the chicks’ father and mother: Jet and Atlas.
Nebraska women's basketball adds high-scoring guard to 2025 recruiting class
LINCOLN - The early part of the story of association between the Nebraska women’s basketball program and Olivia Hamlin can be traced to a club tournament in Virginia this spring. Hamlin, a 5-foot-9 guard from St. George, Utah, announced her commitment to Nebraska on Monday. She’s going into her...
Lincoln firework tent closes after group of teenagers steal fireworks, assault worker
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Extreme Crazy Cracker closed its firework tent Thursday after a group of teenagers came into the stand, stole fireworks and assaulted a worker Wednesday night. The owner, Douglas, said a group of 10-12 teenage boys came to the tent outside of SouthPointe Christian Church around...
Hard Work Paying off for Former Husker Max Anderson
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska star Max Anderson is entering his second season of pro baseball and says he’s enjoying every minute. “Every kid dream is to play baseball for their job,” said Anderson. Anderson is playing for the Detroit Tigers affiliate team West Michigan White Caps....
United States Air Force Heartland of America rock band performs at Fourth of July celebration in Omaha's Riverfront
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Riverfront was packed as thousands enjoyed free face painting for kids, root beer floats, and Fourth of July-themed bandanas for dogs. There will be live music at the Heartland of America Park near the skate ribbon at 6:30 p.m. The band that is slated to...
Fourth of July celebration provides much-needed boost for Seward businesses
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – The Fourth of July celebration in Seward is providing a much-needed boost for downtown businesses after a significant road construction project. Gregg Nelson, the owner of two downtown restaurants – Squire Ward’s and Rue 6 – said today is the biggest day for the local economy with thousands of people shopping and eating local.
Body recovered from Platte River confirmed to be teen who went missing near Fremont
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - The body of a missing teenager has been recovered from the Platte River. The mother of 17-year-old Jackson Potter confirmed to 6 News Thursday night his body was found near Sokol Camp, south of Valley in Douglas County. Authorities had been searching for Potter after he was swept away by the raging waters of the Platte south of Fremont Sunday night.
Fireworks stand in Hastings not seeing as many customers compared to previous years
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - One firework stand in Hastings says they are seeing a smaller turnout compared to previous years in Hastings. Assistant Manager Shania Santos for Bellino Fireworks stand in Hastings, located at Russ’s Market parking lot, said their stand is not far off from hitting their sales goal and would have been even further behind if it were not for an early morning rush the day before the fourth.
Omaha Field Club residents celebrate Independence Day with 42nd annual parade
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Field Club neighborhood gets all dressed up before the annual Independence Day parade begins. There’s artwork on the neighborhood’s main drag and the children ensure there’s also artwork on the sidewalks. Many homes in the neighborhood decorate in the red, white and blue theme of the day. Alex Evans goes all out -- and way up -- to make sure his home is ready for the celebration.
Authorities arrest Lincoln Regional Center escapee on top of coal train
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man who escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center on Tuesday was arrested after leading deputies and troopers on a chase Thursday morning. The Nebraska State Patrol said 47-year-old Justin Daro of David City escaped from LRC during severe weather in the Lincoln area earlier in the week. At 7:15 this morning, NSP said the Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported they believed Daro was at a home in Ulysses, a village Northwest of Seward.
Hastings kicks off Fourth of July with a parade
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - YWCA Adams County started off the Fourth of July holiday with giving kids a chance to show off their red, white and blue. Kids, and kids at heart, decorated bicycles, wagons, and toy ATVs, before taking a stroll around the fountain to the beat of a marching band.
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