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Alliance kids mow 50 yards for elderly, veterans, single parents
The Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service has a simple message to all youth, "We challenge you to cut fifty lawns free for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans and anyone in need of help in your town." Jonas and Silas Daugherty accepted the lawn mowing challenge in Alliance,...
Grand Island Police Department fully staffed for first time since 2016
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- After many years of being understaffed, a central Nebraska police department is now fully staffed. According to a news release by the city of Grand Island, the police department has all of its positions filled for the first time in eight years. Grand Island Police Department...
Omaha residents asking for change after 11-year-old dies from being hit on scooter
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For the last 45 years North 103rd Street has been home for Atley Wedemeyer. “There’s a lot of positive things about this neighborhood. It’s really well kept,” he said. There’s also a lot of kids around the area. However, for years he’s been...
'They're here to explain' East O neighbors get answers about airport development
Cars of concerned neighbors lined the streets in front of Sherman Elementary in East Omaha. Residents wanted answers about the Airport Business Park Program and what it means for the future.
Sodbusters battle back from 4-run deficit to beat Moo
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Sodbusters hosted their second home game of their current series with the Fremont Moo on Wednesday. After going down 4-0, the Sodbusters scored three runs in the bottom of the second to trim the deficit to one. Hastings capped off its offensive performance with three runs in the eighth, allowing just one in the ninth to inevitably win 9-8.
Omaha man works to keep blues festival free for 20 years
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An estimated 15,000 people soaked in the blues last weekend last weekend at the Gene Leahy Mall pavilion. The three-day festival carried on through the hot and humid weather. Jeff Davis can easily be confused as a concert roadie, one of the set-up crew. “I’m 77,”...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stumps across Omaha, touting ARPA and energizing young Democrats
OMAHA, Neb. — Dozens of young Democrats packed Blackstone's Wonderbowl while state senators and community advocates gathered around a table for a conversation with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Wednesday. The Second Gentleman stumped across Omaha for the 2024 Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket, touting the benefits of the federal American...
City offers new option to pay utility bills
Customers can now pay their City of Fremont utility bills in cash at Baker’s, Walgreens, Love’s and Dollar General. Officials said to go to the one-time City of Fremont online customer portal and select “cash” as the payment option. Then, choose your preferred retail store. You’ll be sent a special barcode by either text or email (your preference) to bring into the store.
Skyview Lake celebrates 20 years since vital renovations
NORFOLK, Neb. -- Skyview Lake is celebrating a major milestone. “So it's actually been 20 years now, and it's been a success story,” said Jeff Schuckman, District Supervisor. What were murky conditions back in 2004, are now healthy and habitable wetlands for many forms of wildlife and fish. Nebraska...
Grand Island Fire Department gets pet oxygen masks thanks to donation
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.- A fire department in central Nebraska is now more equipped to help pets during a fire thanks to a donation from a local clinic. “They had seen animals come in after a fire and they thought, how can we help this situation, how can we get help to the animals a little bit sooner,” said Fire Chief Cory Schmidt.
Falls City pursues Stone Street amphitheater
FALLS CITY – The Falls City City Council approved a resolution committing a property north of the Falls City Library & Arts Center for an amphitheater. The amphitheater is proposed on five open lots at 1506 Stone St. It will provide 15,000-square-feet of space for creating an arts-focused environment, promote recreational activities and stimulate economic growth.
Grand Island man sentenced to 10 years for firearm possession as a felon
Omaha, Neb. — A Grand Island man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, Gatkuoth will begin a 3-year term of supervised release after prison. On April 8, 2022, Omaha Police Department...
Omaha woman sentenced to over 10 years for meth distribution
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha woman has been sentenced to 130 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, Shelby English, 42, will begin a 5-year term of supervised release after prison. On May 24, 2023, a confidential source coordinated a controlled purchase of...
Omaha man facing animal cruelty charges after incident in Bellevue
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man will appear in court facing a charge of cruelly neglecting an animal resulting in death Thursday. Eduardo Acevedo-Jara, 20, will be facing these charges after being arrested Tuesday after an officer found a puppy lying dead in its dog bed on the front porch of their house at 40th and Gertrude Terrace.
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