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Lots of new development projects under way in West Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There appears to be no end in sight for the expansion of West Omaha. It seems everywhere you look, another new business is opening. Jerimiah Watters is general manager of D1 Training that recently opened near 192nd and Blondo streets. “There’s obviously good and bad both...
Nebraska Humane Society reaches capacity for dogs, hosts adoption event
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Humane Society said it's reached capacity for dogs. Now, it's hosting an adoption event this weekend in hopes of making space. Their kennels are full of dogs of all shapes and sizes. CEO Pam Wiese said they've reached capacity because of a kennel cough...
Large tree falls on power lines, causing over 1,600 people to be without power Friday
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Public Power District said 1,669 customers were without power around 3:20 p.m. When crews investigated the cause, they found a large tree had fallen on top of power lines near 96th and Blondo streets. As of 5 p.m., OPPD said they have restored power to...
OPPD responding to northwest Omaha outage
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District crews were troubleshooting an outage Friday afternoon in the northwest part of the city. OPPD reported on its website that the outage, initially impacting 1,669 customers, happened when a large pine tree fell on top of a power line south of Blondo Street near 96th Street.
Kearney Catholic ready to pour concrete for new track, expecting late September opening
KEARNEY, Neb. — The shape of the new Miles Field complex at Kearney Catholic is starting to take form. The school broke ground on the $6.8 million renovation project in November. Construction crews have removed the trees on the north side, dismantled the bleachers and mapped out the new eight-lane track.
Greg McElroy Believes Legendary College Football Program Will Take A Big Leap In 2024
Nebraska was one of college football's premier programs from 1970-99, winning five national championships. The Cornhuskers won three national titles in four seasons under legendary head coach Tom Osborne but have failed to find the same success in today's age of college football. On a recent ...
Chadron State Park Superintendent Leaving
After nearly 10 years serving Chadron at Chadron State Park, Superintendent Gregg Galbraith has decided it is time to move closer to home and take his talents to a new park. Starting in August, Galbraith will be moving to fill the Superintendent III position at Rock Creek Station near Fairbury.
Adams County Jail still overcoming setbacks months after ribbon cutting
HASTINGS, Neb. – Opening delays for the Adams County Jail is causing frustrations for people involved in the years-long project, but there is an end in sight. The Adams County Justice Center in Hastings cut the ribbon on their new facility back on April 16. New benefits of the...
‘Little Tornado’ family hosts neighborhood celebration
SIDNEY -- Sidney’s official celebration of the Fourth of July brought families together for a night of light and sound. Residents soon started their own show, including those only a short walk from Deer Run Park and the community fireworks display. Thursday’s celebration on Dawn Drive included a massive...
Omaha district moving to post-flood recovery
OMAHA - The Missouri River remains in the moderate floods stage at Rulo on July 5. The river is forecast to fall below action stage on Sunday. The river crested two feet below major flood stage. On July 4, the Missouri River Water Management Division reported "higher-than-expected" crests of the...
New lead in Chance Englebert disappearance case
(NewsNation) — There has been an update in the case of missing Wyoming man Chance Englebert. The former rodeo star went missing in Gering, Nebraska, five years ago and has not been seen since, leaving behind his wife and young son. A new lead places Englebert two miles from...
River access sites in Omaha area open for the holiday weekend after closing for high water levels
OMAHA, Neb. — River access sites in the Omaha area are open for the holiday weekend, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District said. The boat ramp for river access at Elkhorn Crossing, near 252nd Street and Bennington Road, is open, but it's closed for camping and RV sites. River...
Brainard farm reaches a major milestone
BRAINARD, Neb. (KOLN) - Fox Run Farms has served many purposes over the years, and now it’s going to be honored with a Pioneer Farm Award. We caught up with Leopold Kovar, who grew up on the farm on the west edge of Brainard. He remembers when his father, brother and mother worked it. His mom always put in a full day’s work.
Grand Island man ordered to pay more than $192,000 in restitution to the USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A man from Central Nebraska will need to pay nearly $200,000 in restitution after lying about owning cattle to obtain a loan. According to a news release, a federal judge sentenced 39-year-old Daniel Butt, of Grand Island, on Wednesday to five years of probation and eight weekends in jail. He will also need to pay $192,758.61 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Services Agency after being convicted of making a false statement on a loan application and bankruptcy fraud.
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