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Two caught with drugs, BB guns during east Lincoln traffic stop, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two people were arrested Tuesday morning after an east Lincoln traffic stop, police say. Around 1:20 a.m., a 17-year-old boy was driving east on O Street when a vehicle drove past, and a passenger pointed a firearm at him. Police said officers spotted the vehicle...
Vehicle plunges 40 feet down embankment in northeast Nebraska crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A teen was injured Monday after driving off an embankment in northeast Nebraska. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office said the one-vehicle crash happened on Highway 57, just south of Stanton, around 12:45 p.m. A 17-year-old was heading south when they lost control of the...
Rare orchid found in Colorado
LITTLETON, Colo. — A rare striped coralroot orchid has been found at Denver Botanic Gardens' Chatfield Farms. The discovery was made in late April when My-Lan Le, a graduate botany research assistant, and Rebecca Hufft, associate director of applied conservation, noticed it growing next to a log. Striped coralroot...
Huskers add top player from North Dakota to 2025 recruiting class
Lincoln, NEB — Husker Football added another player to its 2025 recruiting class in defensive lineman Kade Piertzak (Fargo, North Dakota) after announcing his commitment to Nebraska. Piertzak is the top ranked high school football player in North Dakota and is now the third defensive lineman as part of the Huskers '25 recruiting class. The team now has 16 total commitments from players in the class, including fellow defensive lineman Malcolm Simpson (Galveston, Texas) and Tyson Terry (Omaha North).
Wildfire smoke in Denver can be seen from space
Wildfire smoke from out of state has swept into the skies of Colorado, causing health hazards for people across the region. The smoke can even be seen from space, as seen in satellite imagery from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
‘We are not his slaves’: Lawmakers demand respect before a property tax special session
LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers blasted Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday night for his “blatant disrespect” to the Legislature in not yet formally calling a special session to address what many have called the state’s property tax “crisis.” Pillen has said for a month that he intends to call senators back to Lincoln this Thursday to […]
Gary’s Super Foods location in Broken Bow closes permanently
BROKEN BOW – The Gary’s Super Foods grocery store in Broken Bow has permanently closed. A post to the store’s Facebook page on July 19 stated that the store would be closed that day for repairs and that updates would be posted. A sign has been placed on the windows of the store since, stating that it is permanently closed. No further updates had been posted to the store’s page as of early Tuesday evening.
Seven veterans awarded quilts of valor
Seven veterans received Quilts of Valor Sunday morning in a presentation that was held before the start of ceremonies at the North Platte Pow Wow. The heavy, elaborate quilts are handmade to provide comfort and show appreciation to those who were willing to put their lives on the line in service to our country.
Omaha City Council considering code of conduct ordinances
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is exploring two ordinances that governs the behavior of elected officials. Two items will be introduced Tuesday afternoon at the Omaha City Council meeting. Both ordinances -- one to be voted on by the people in Nov. if moved forward to the...
Glow In The Dark Monster Truck Shows In Colorado This Week
It's a monster truck show like you've never seen before in Colorado. Get ready for the Hot Wheels Live Glow Party happening this weekend in Denver. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party In Colorado. You've seen the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Toys in the stores, but until now, you...
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