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Judge considers request for $50k to study mental health of Nikko Jenkins
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Attorneys for Nikko Jenkins on Tuesday called the hearing “well conducted and very fair.” They walked away with a decision in their favor, too, though not for what they were originally what they were there for. Nikko Jenkins is the man who in 2013...
Immigrant family helping to fill the child care gap in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — An immigrant family is working to fill the need for child care in Lincoln. Melba Al-Sayagh is starting a day care with her niece and daughters. They will call it Estrellitas, which means little stars. Al-Sayagh said this is a dream that she had held...
“I Would Just Say a Dream Came True”. Case Sanderson Living Out His Dreams Playing Division I Baseball
NEVADA, MO — Every young athlete has dreams of playing at the Division I level, but only few get the opportunity and when given the opportunity, you need to make the most of it and that’s exactly what former Nevada Tiger Case Sanderson did in his freshman campaign playing baseball for the University of Nebraska. […]
'He died a hero': Fremont family says brother saved sister from Platte River
FREMONT, Neb. — The family of a 17-year-old swept away on the Platte River said, "He died a hero." Jackson Potter's family said he was trying to save his sister when he was taken by the waters. Jackson's siblings said they went to Hormel Park looking for frogs and...
Fireworks glitch during show after Memorial Park concert in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The fireworks didn’t go off entirely as planned last Friday night in Memorial Park. Fans enjoying this year’s annual Memorial Park concert were expecting to have the night close out with a fireworks show, but a few minutes in, everything stopped. An organizer with...
Flood-prevention efforts underway in Bellevue near Offutt AFB
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Overnight storms pushed the Missouri River a bit higher in the Bellevue area, preventing officials from reopening a flood gate in the flowing into the Brown River and Mud Creek. Heavy rains overnight and throughout the day Tuesday caused Mud Creek to flow over its banks,...
Convict going to prison for 2023 Kearney assaults
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - A judge sentenced a man to prison Tuesday for 11 crimes related to assaults in 2023. Brian Reeves, 40, was convicted in May for 11 crimes, including attempted used of a deadly weapon, 3rd degree domestic assault, strangulation, two counts of terroristic threats, two counts of false imprisonment, two counts of violating a protection order, one count of witness tampering and one count of misdemeanor third degree assault.
Tornado touches down at Rokeby Road near SW Lincoln
The tornado that touched down in SW Lincoln Monday, July 1, 2024 has been determined to be an EF-1. This tornado touched down along SW 27th street just south of West Rokeby Road and quickly produced EF1 damage as it moved northeast. Extensive tree damage was noted to several acreages...
Hastings College’s prolific bowling coach to retire
HASTINGS, Neb. — The coach who started the Hastings College bowling program and built it into a national powerhouse is moving on. The college announced Tuesday that Ron Hergott is retiring. Hergott achieved great levels of success leading the program, including having the only women’s back-to-back individual national champion in NAIA history and guiding the 2020 men’s team to a top three finish.
Controlled explosions used to demolish old wind turbines in northeast Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Electric System announced that two wind turbines have been removed after nearly 25 years of operation. LES started the preparation process of the demolition midway through June and removed the wind turbines Tuesday morning. The first turbine collapsed due to a controlled explosion at its...
Back in the Day, Kalin Krohe Reference to kick off Bands on the Bricks in Alliance
Here's everything you need to know about the opening night:. Time: 6pmKalin Krohe Reference will be starting at 6pm. Raffle: Enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card to The Gathering Spot!. Merchandise: Bands on the Bricks T-shirts will be available for $20 each. Face Painting: @CarnegieArtsCenter will...
Health Department shares precautions to stay safe from mosquito bites this summer
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reminds community members to protect themselves from mosquito bites not just over the Fourth of July, but for the rest of the summer. This season’s first human case of West Nile virus was recently reported in eastern Nebraska, according to the...
Falls City hospital vigilant against lung cancer
FALLS CITY – Lung cancer is the number one killer of American cancer patients and its toll on Richardson County is documented in health data shared by the University of Washington, but Community Medical Center in Falls City is taking the lead to save lives. The National Cancer Society...
HEART postpones remaining tour dates, including Lincoln show
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Legendary rock band HEART announced they have postponed all of the remaining shows on their Royal Flush Tour and Journey/Def Leppard Stadium Tour due to Ann Wilson’s recent health concerns. The band was previously scheduled to perform with special guest Cheap Trick at Pinnacle Bank...
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