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Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which owns the resort in Grand […] The post Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Dr. Vrbicky speaks on obesity crisis
One of the most severe health crises people encounters is obesity. That’s according to Dr. Vrbicky, who has been in the Norfolk area for 41 years. He told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffery Steffen that it’s estimated 73% of Americans are overweight or obese. "We are killing our...
WWE Smackdown Results – July 19, 2024 – Omaha, NE
WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS (JULY 19, 2024): OMAHA, NE. Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s “WWE Then. Now. Forever. Together.” opening signature airs and then we head into an in-depth video package looking back at the key moments from last week’s show involving Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and The Bloodline.
‘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...
Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
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...
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...
California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
Veterans receive free dental care at UNMC Dental College
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Everyone deserves to smile and to be proud of that smile, but scores of veterans across the country, can’t afford the care they need. Sounds of whirring dental equipment filled the air inside the University of Nebraska Medical Center Dental College on Friday. Veterans in the Veterans Smile Dental Clinic receive free care at the college, regardless of how big or small the procedure is.
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