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Strong to severe storms with large hail, damaging winds possible for Omaha area Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Severe weather could interrupt your holiday weekend plans in the Omaha area Saturday. After sunshine to start the day, clouds will start to move in Saturday afternoon. Strong to severe storms could move in as early as 3 pm that afternoon into Saturday night. The Storm...
Recent rains bring Big Blue River level up
BEATRICE – The Big Blue River in Beatrice looked more like the Big Muddy early Friday morning. The National Weather Service reports the river in Beatrice had risen about seven feet over a 48-hour period, from midnight July 3rd to early Friday, July 5th. Heavy rain and runoff upstream...
Five Heart Podcast: Huskers Beef Up Offensive Line, Our Favorite Uniforms - LIVE at 9pm Central
This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie discuss the latest players who committed to play for the Huskers, wo offensive linemen, including a center. Matt Rhule and his staff are doing great things on the recruiting trail. Also, since it’s July and we’re looking for things to...
One in hospital after crash south of downtown Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car accident early Friday morning. The crash happened near 13th and Bancroft streets shortly after midnight. According to Omaha Police, one of the drivers failed to yield to the other, which caused both cars to collide at...
Federal grant to help Beatrice beautify its downtown area, make it more pedestrian friendly
BEATRICE, Nebraska — A federal grant is expected to turn a long-discussed project to enhance downtown Beatrice into a reality. The city recently was named a recipient of a $21.4 million grant from the federal infrastructure bill, which will be used to reroute U.S. Highway 136 one block south, around the downtown core, to make […] The post Federal grant to help Beatrice beautify its downtown area, make it more pedestrian friendly appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Hastings native helping Supernovas succeed from front office
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Omaha Supernovas hold the title as the first-ever champions of the Pro Volleyball Federation. The franchise is taking the title on a trophy tour around the state, which recently stopped in Hastings. Part of that, is due to the franchise’s Director of Corporate Partnerships, Murphy...
'Just be mindful': Omaha veteran asks neighbors to look out for those with PTSD
OMAHA, Neb. — While Americans celebrate the U.S., it can be tough on the people who fought for it. Veteran Kevin Townsend said unexpected fireworks, especially when set off outside legal windows can trigger PTSD flashbacks. "It may shake me out of bed, jolt me awake, and then you're...
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in or around the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. “REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN” FROM NEBRASKA. Open during Scheels store hours, Mon.-Sun.; Free event.
Fonner Park firework display preparations
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - It took a team to set up the firework show at Fonner Park on Thursday. J & M Displays, an Iowa based company that sets us fireworks displays all over, began work around 10:30 a.m.. On Wednesday, they put on a show in York, and...
Brickyard Park hosts Fourth of July festivities
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Hastings residents gathered at Brickyard Park for a concert and fireworks on Thursday afternoon. There was plenty of food and dessert trucks for people to enjoy, and at 7 p.m. there was a concert from Nebraska’s own Rascal Martinez, and when the sun set the fireworks let up the sky.
'Happy birthday': Omaha celebrates 150th birthday in 2004 with ginormous cake and KETV's Rob McCartney
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha celebrated its 150th birthday in 2004 with a giant 1,350 sq. ft. cake and thousands lining up to grab a slice, including KETV's own Rob McCartney. The celebration started off like any other birthday party with singing "Happy Birthday," and while McCartney emceed the event, Mayor Mike Fahey and Omaha 150 chair Bruce Lawrenson took the honors of cutting the ginormous cake.
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