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New University of Nebraska President Jeff Gold to visit Kearney, Lexington on statewide tour
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., who began his new role on July 1, is kicking off a statewide tour Monday that will take him to each end of the state for conversations with Nebraskans about the future of the university and Nebraska’s growth and competitiveness.
Northwest High School hosts inaugural All-Star Basketball Camp
OMAHA, Neb. — The first-ever Northwest All-Star Basketball Camp kicked off with enthusiasm and high spirits. "Hopefully this is something that we can grow for 30-something years. I'm really excited about it," said head coach Thaddeus Perry. The camp serves dual purposes. "It's special, I like to teach them...
Columbus, Fremont to play regular season high school football game at Memorial Stadium
LINCOLN, Neb. (News Channel Nebraska) - Columbus and Fremont will play the 105th meeting of the historic F and C Cup, Highway 30 rivalry at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 21. Originally scheduled to be played in Fremont, the two squads will face off in a stand-alone game...
UNMC for the record, July 26, 2024
UNMC’s Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, has been named to Leadership Omaha’s Class 47 through the Greater Omaha Chamber. Dr. Anderson Berry is executive director at the Child Health Research Institute, vice chair of research for the UNMC Department of Pediatrics and the Dr. John and Patti Sparks Chair of Pediatric Research at UNMC, division chief of neonatology at Children’s Nebraska and vice president of research at Children’s.
3 meteor showers expected to shoot through Nebraska skies in coming days, weeks
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska will get the chance to see not one, not two, but three meteor showers over the course of the next few weeks. KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained the showers will be best visible in places without light pollution. The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on Aug....
Norfolk man accused of robbing man, threatening to fight officers
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - A man is in the Madison County Jail after a robbery outside a Norfolk apartment last week. The Norfolk Police Division arrested 32-year-old Theodore Thornton Jr. on July 16. He’s charged with robbery and terroristic threats. According to an arrest affidavit, officers were called to...
Broken Bow child care provider achieves top Step Up to Quality level, receives $25,000 grant
BROKEN BOW – A Broken Bow child care provider recently achieved the top step of the Nebraska Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program. Love to Learn Playschool was also named the recipient of a $25,000 Restoration Enhancement Program (REP) grant through the Department of Health and Human Services. The...
Omaha homeless organization, mayor say city’s coordinator making an impact
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Since December 2022, homeless services coordinator Tamara Dwyer has been the city’s go-to for helping with those who don’t have a shelter. “I think she has done a fantastic job,” said Mayor Jean Stothert earlier this week. “I’ve told everybody this — her history — is she had a period of time she was homeless. She has really, really been successful in her career now.”
Missouri lawsuits allege abuse by priests, nuns; archdiocese leader in Omaha among those accused
Sixty people allege in new lawsuits filed in Missouri that they were abused as children by dozens of priests, nuns and others, and the man who now leads the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, is among the accused.
'Trucking Simulator' to be at Cheyenne County Fair Friday and Saturday
SIDNEY -- Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC), Floyd's Truck Care, and Adams Industries have partnered with the Nebraska Trucking Association to bring a truck simulator to the Cheyenne County Fair. This hands-on experience allows both kids and adults to explore what it’s like to drive a truck and learn about...
Omaha City Council agenda notes for July 30
No. 8: A public hearing and vote for a liquor license for Cham Pang Lanes and Ghost Donkey at 910-920 Harney Street, a new bowling alley and tequila bar. No. 13: A public hearing and vote on re-zoning to allow for a convenience store at 7059 Dodge Street. This is concerning the Mega Saver going in to that address.
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