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CrowdStrike outage impacts airports, banks and businesses in Nebraska
CrowdStrike’s routine software update has temporarily put airlines, banks and businesses off the grid on Friday. In Nebraska, people across the state were navigating the technological issue. A failed update on the company’s Microsoft Windows software created the cyber outage. Its Mac and Linux operating systems are both operating....
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
Emergency residency program has had statewide impact
The UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program marked its 20th anniversary in June, with a recognition of the far-reaching impact the training program has had across Nebraska and beyond. Over the past two decades, the emergency medicine residency program has been a cornerstone of excellence in shaping the careers of emergency...
Lincoln pedestrian hit by car passes away at hospital
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a crash Saturday that left one pedestrian dead. First responders were called to the intersection of Sun Valley Boulevard and West O Street at 11:45 a.m. for a pedestrian hit by a car. LPD said the victim was transported...
Wymore Area Livestock show provides a warm up for Gage Co. Fair
WYMORE, NEB. - Practice makes perfect, it’s a saying old as time. On Thursday night, participants in area livestock showing got to do just that, in a pre fair livestock show. “It’s just a chance to get the animals out in the ring with animals and have one chance...
Broadway Academy staff takes the stage ahead of weekend performances
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Broadway Academy staff took the stage ahead of this weekend’s performances in Central City to raise money for the camp’s scholarship fund. The Broadway Academy is a non-profit organization that brings in professional actors from New York to Los Angeles to Central Nebraska to give students from rural communities the chance to learn and work alongside professionals.
‘Clearly the best’: Central City juniors head into Class B legion state tournament unbeaten
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (KSNB) - Twenty-five wins. Zero losses. The regular season mark by the Central City Post 6 junior legion baseball team has qualified them for the state tournament. Coach Ben Nelson said the unbeaten record is the mark of a dedicated squad. “We have a lot of guys...
‘Twisters’ behind the scenes: Nebraska professor lends scientific expertise to movie makers
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s the summer film that moviegoers and weather fanatics have been looking forward to: “Twisters” hit the big screens Friday, a remake of the original “Twister” film from 1996. While making the new movie, creators wanted to make sure the storyline...
Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
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