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Omaha sports teams share condolences in wake of Gaudreau Brothers’ deaths
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Supernovas and Omaha Lancers are sharing their condolences with the Gaudreau family after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau died after being struck by a drunk driver. Johnny, 31, was a winger for the Calgary Flames who played in the NHL for 10 full seasons. Matthew,...
YWCA accepts $500,000 bid to take Wyandotte Learning Center
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Public Schools sold the Wyandotte Learning Center Young Women’s Christian Association for $500,000. A call from Grand Island Area Economic Development led to the Young Women’s Christian Association executive director exploring if acquiring the Wyandotte Learning Center was feasible. YWCA Executive...
Wade Shows operates amusement park at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND – Wade Shows turns a parking lot into an amusement park at the Nebraska State Fair, said general manager Gary Zaitshik. Wade Shows has served the Nebraska State Fair for approximately 14 years, he said. It is based in Spring Hill, Florida. Wade Shows offers 38 rides...
Nebraska Cornhuskers rival AD being investigated for 'inappropriate relationship'
What exactly is going on in the Big Ten the last few years. Earlier this week, yet another Nebraska Cornhuskers conference rival school announced it had gotten into some serious legal hot water. This time, the Big Ten rival is Rutgers, who dismissed its athletic director earlier in August rather...
'Paranormal Cirque' brings an enchanting and creepy performance to Lincoln and Omaha this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln and Omaha welcome exhilarating acts including the Wheel of Death, monstrous creatures, and shocking magic this fall. "Not for the faint of heart," Cirque Italia presents "Paranormal Cirque." The show creates terrifying images, using theatre, circus, and cabaret elements with a European-style flare. The show,...
Henry Doorly Zoo welcomes pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced in a Facebook post that a pygmy hippo has been born. Adama, the newest addition to the zoo’s Lied Jungle, was born on June 16 to Chomel, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo. Adama weighs about 50 pounds according...
Grand Island Senior High Islander Band performing ‘Journey to the New World’
GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Senior High Islander Band will be performing ‘Journey to the New World’ for the 2024 marching band season. The GISH marching band was found on the turf at Memorial Field during the morning of Friday, Aug. 30 practicing their marching fundamentals and the first movement of their show.
Falls City author shares ‘hell’ of defeating an addiction to painkillers
By all outward appearances, Lori Gottula was living a charmed life. Her family owned the only grocery store in Falls City, Nebraska, and she was widely known for working at Peru State College, for her freelance stories in the Falls City Journal and for organizing the parade at her town’s annual Cobblestone Festival. But behind […]
Ex-Nebraska football quarterback officially finds a new NFL home
Despite the fact that Adrian Martinez didn’t finish his career with the Nebraska football team, it’s impossible not to root for him. The man who started for four seasons in Lincoln in the Scott Frost era has been working hard to show he belongs in the NFL since finishing his college days at Kansas State.
Quick-strike Knights top Grand Island, 35-20
GRAND ISLAND — Big plays haunted Grand Island as Lincoln Southeast spoiled the debut of first-year head coach Creighton Reed with a 35-20 season-opening victory Friday night at Memorial Stadium. It started on the Knights second play from scrimmage when running back Cash Buettenback dashed 65 yards for a...
KMAland Nebraska Football Week 1 (8/30): Lourdes Central Catholic impressive in dominant win
(KMAland) -- Lourdes Central Catholic opened with an impressive win while Weeping Water, Plattsmouth, Ashland-Greenwood, Auburn, Falls City, Louisville and Sterling were other KMAland Nebraska winners in Week 1. Check out the Week 1 results and statistical leaders below. KMALAND NEBRASKA 8-PLAYER. Lourdes Central Catholic 60 Falls City Sacred Heart...
Grossenbacher Wins Opening Night of the IMCA RaceSaver Nationals
EAGLE, NE (August 30, 2024) — Trevor Grossenbacher won the opening night feature of the 2024 IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car Nationals friday night at Eagle Raceway. GUnnar Pike, Jason Danley, Cole Wayland, and Ryder Laplante rounded out the top five. IMCA RaceSaver Nationals. Eagle Raceway. Eagle, Nebraska. Feature:. 1....
Beatrice beatdown: McCook too much to handle for the Orangemen
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Beatrice Orangemen started their 2024 campaign in the House of Orange Friday night, getting trounced by McCook 56-6. The Bison started the game scorching hot, moving the ball down the field with ease and taking a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter.
Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball dominates in home opener
Any worries that the Nebraska Cornhuskers might suffer a letdown after an emotional couple of weeks leading up to the season opener, and then a big match against the No. 9 team in the country were misplaced. And best of all, the Huskers absolutely made it clear very early on, that those worries could be put away.
Meet Star Crunch, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. You don’t have to be named Little Debbie to adopt Star Crunch. He may not be a cookie, but he sure is sweet!. This good boy has been up...
New Loper Success Hub dedicated to student support
KEARNEY – It’s a place to collaborate and connect. That’s the easiest way to describe the new Loper Success Hub on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. When students come to the recently renovated space on the second floor of Calvin T. Ryan Library, they should feel welcomed, understood and supported.
Bailey Yard workers to demonstrate
Bailey Yard shop employees, unhappy with long hours and increased scrutiny, will march in an informational picket from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday at the corner of Leota and the one-way streets of Jeffers and Dewey, near Nebraskaland Bank. The workers urge others to boycott Union Pacific’s annual “Family Days,” gathering...
Nebraska AD preps for first Husker Football game, shares vision with local clubs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen addressed members of the Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club and the Lincoln South Rotary Club during a luncheon on Friday, marking the eve of his first football game in the role. Dannen, who stepped into the position in March following Trev Alberts’...
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