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Creighton to host charity basketball game for disaster relief
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Creighton Men’s Basketball Team will be hosting a charity preseason exhibition game in October, a statement said Friday. This exhibition game, which will be against Purdue, will take place on October 26th. Net proceeds from the game will go to the United Way of...
Community Connections host monthly prescription drug take back collection
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Inside Bomgaars, a store in North Platte, a local non-profit sets up shop in the front on the third Saturday of each month. Community Connections focuses on improving the lives of the community’s youth. Volunteer Sandee Kronn underscores the vital role of the community...
Omaha beekeeper shares ways we can help support bees this National Honey Bee Day
Many bee enthusiasts are taking this weekend to recognize the contributions honey bees make in our lives. Elmwood Park Honey's Mark Welsch is sharing the do's and don't's to support honey bees.
The Wildwoods Roll Out Video for “Cherry Pickin'”
The Nebraska folk trio, The Wildwoods, has released a new music video for their single “Cherry Pickin‘.” The band, known for their rising prominence in the Americana music scene, recently gained significant attention when their cover of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros’ “Home” went viral on Instagram.
Papillion opens new disc golf course
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Papillion is opening a new disc golf course, a social media post said Friday. The Prairie Queen Disc Golf Course, located at 132nd and Highway 370, is an 18-hole disc golf course. The post says that it was built with the existing habitat...
7th annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show features fan-favorite vehicles at Cody Park
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP)— The seventh annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show was held at Cody Park on Saturday. The car show featured vehicles dating back to the 1930s′s, as well as fan favorites such as Mustangs and Trans Ams. Event organizers Emma and Trey Painter were very happy with the turnout this year and look forward to continuing to grow the event.
Debate delayed on owner-occupied housing valuations as tensions flare in Nebraska Legislature
LINCOLN — What was intended to be a simple, rare Saturday meeting of the Nebraska Legislature began with flared emotions but ended with key senators making nice to save the very legislation their fight had imperiled. At the center of the debate was Legislative Resolution 2CA, a constitutional amendment...
USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S. The first round of Business Builder Grants is worth about $3.7 million, and awardees will receive between $5,000 to $50,000. Only projects based in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, […]
Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Rounds of showers in the forecast through midweek
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - You’ll notice some patchy fog as we start the day today. There are some spotty showers on the map west of the metro we’ll have to watch too. That fog will burn off as the sun rises but those spotty showers could be a bit more stubborn to get rid of.
Grand Island police welcome new furry officers
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Grand Island police department is growing in numbers but, their new employees have a bit more fur on them. On Thursday two new dogs, "Boone" and "Chello", were sworn into service by Grand Island police chief Kevin Denney after the dogs had received a tour of Hornady manufacturing, officially making them active officers.
Jana Duggar’s Husband Bought $275K New Home In Nebraska
It seemed like Counting On fans waited an eternity for Jana Duggar to get married. The 34-year-old finally got hitched this week to her longtime friend Stephen Wissmann, 31. Now, they are moving into a rather modest home in Nebraska, but Jana’s name isn’t on the deed. Keep reading for more details about their wedding and the newlyweds’ house.
Matt Rhule thinks Nebraska football has two future NFLers at QB
It seems like Daniel Kaelin is doomed to be the guy that Nebraska football fans continually overlook. His head coach thinks that’s a definite mistake. In fact, during Saturday’s press conference, Matt Rhule talked glowingly about the other freshman quarterback, also an Elite 11 prospect in the 2024 class. While Raiola has impressed the coaching staff, Kaelin definitely has as well.
Community Connections host monthly prescription drug take back collection
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Inside Bomgaars, a store in North Platte, a local non-profit sets up shop in the front on the third Saturday of each month. Community Connections focuses on improving the lives of the community’s youth. Volunteer Sandee Kronn underscores the vital role of the community...
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