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Sunday Forecast: Another cool day with widely scattered showers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It had been almost two weeks since the Lincoln airport received any measurable rainfall, but that streak was snapped yesterday. More rain fell early this morning with off and on showers likely tonight and into tomorrow as well. Meanwhile, isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon...
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.
A fatal crash in Lincoln leaves a 62 year old man deceased
LINCOLN, Neb — A 62 year old male is dead after being hit by a vehicle Saturday morning. At 11:46 a.m., the Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to Sun Valley Blvd. and W. ‘O’ Street after a pedestrian was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian, a 62-year-old male, was transported to the hospital where he later died.
Man allegedly confesses to robbing Omaha taco restaurant
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A 29-year-old man was arrested Friday night near a Mexican restaurant shortly after a robbery occurred at the establishment. Omaha Police said Darnell Johnson of Omaha confessed to the crime after he was taken to OPD headquarters. An employee at Voodoo Taco, located near 25th and...
Middle school students gain hands-on health care experience at Nebraska Methodist College summer camp
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska Methodist College recently hosted a health care summer camp, offering middle school students a hands-on experience in the field. "The juice is dripping, the outside is pretty hard," said. The campers were exposed to the intricacies of the heart through virtual reality and also dissected...
‘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...
York native, Husker golfer wins 116th Nebraska Amateur Championship
FREMONT, Neb. (KSNB) - York’s Reed Malleck capped off a historic week to win the 116th Nebraska Amateur Championship on Friday at the Fremont Golf Club. Malleck shot a final round of 69 (-2) to win by one stroke over his Nebraska men’s golf teammate, Hamish Murray, finishing with a 273 (-11) total. It’s Malleck’s first Nebraska Amateur title, and he is the fifth player with four rounds in the 60s, having shot 68 (-3) each of the first three rounds.
Hundreds gather at Woods Pool for Lincoln swim and dive championship
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After seven weeks of practice, hundreds of kids amassed at Woods Pool on Friday for the Swim and Dive City Championship. The original plan was for divers to compete on Friday and swimmers on Saturday, but the event was combined into one day because of expected inclement weather.
New exhibit at Joslyn Castle & Gardens will have you feeling nostalgic
OMAHA, Neb. — A blast from the past! Joslyn Castle & Gardens has a unique new exhibit. They have opened their Carriage House for 'Iconic Omaha'. The free exhibit features the archives of a graphic design studio that was active in Omaha from 1940 to the early 80s. On...
GRAPHIC: Neglected dogs removed from unsanitary home in Valley
VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - A heart-wrenching case of alleged animal neglect was discovered near the Omaha-metro this week. On Thursday, Valley Police got a tip to check out living conditions for several dogs. When the homeowner wouldn’t let them in, officers came back with a search warrant. Warning: This...
Car crashes into side of Lincoln building
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A car drove into the side of a Masonic Lodge on Friday night. The Lincoln Police Department was called to the area of 27th and B streets just before 6:30 p.m. on reports of a single-vehicle crash. A Channel 8 employee at the scene said...
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