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2 men arrested in Nebraska for bringing teens through Colorado against their will
AULT, Colo. — Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) arrested two men for transporting two teen girls across state lines against their will, along with a litany of charges for other crimes in both Nebraska and Colorado. Marquise Spotted Eagle, 20, and Davation Taylor, 23, were arrested in Nebraska for possession...
Nebraska judge receives update on treatment plan of Memorial Park rapist
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An update was provided Wednesday on a teenage rapist who is the first Nebraskan to take part in an out-of-state treatment program. The 13-year-old terrorized two women at Memorial Park in Omaha in July 2023. He groped one woman and raped another, threatening to kill the latter with a knife because she had seen his face. Witnesses said the only reason the teen ran from the scene was because he heard sirens and the police helicopter flying overhead.
Nebraska Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 1AM: High Winds, Large Hail, and Tornadoes Possible
Lincoln, NE – East-central and southeastern Nebraska are under a severe thunderstorm watch from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The region is at risk for scattered large hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter and damaging wind gusts of up to 70 mph. A tornado or two is also possible, particularly in areas close to an outflow boundary. The NWS warns that storms are expected to develop soon and intensify as they move eastward across the state, increasing the potential for severe weather.
Quiet for most this evening but look out if you live to the east
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Showers and thunderstorms last night and early this morning brought some nice rain to the area, along with a little bit of severe weather over western portions of the area. The focus for the next chance of showers and thunderstorms will mostly be east of the Tri-Cities area. East Central and Southeast Nebraska, mainly along and east of Highway 81 will have the best chance of severe storms, including large hail potentially to tennis ball size, severe wind gusts up to around 70 MPH, and perhaps some isolated tornadoes. Can’t rule out localized flooding where locations picked up heavy rainfall from this morning’s early showers and storms. The chance of rain gets lower the farther southwest you go. Later tonight, showers and thunderstorms are expected to clear out. Lows tonight will fall into the 60s.
Second man arrested in July 5 killing
Lincoln, Neb. — Another man has been arrested in a deadly shooting in Lincoln. Police arrested Kaeylab Gonzales, 20, for a shooting that took place in Russ's Market. Gonzales is charged with the murder of Francisco Alvis on July 5, 2024. He's charged with First degree murder, use of...
Omaha Public Schools welcome kindergarteners for first day of school, embrace new changes
OMAHA, Neb. — The back-to-school excitement was in the air as Nebraska's largest school district sent some of its students back to the classroom. Belvedere Elementary kindergartners took on their first day in an empty school to help them get adjusted and shake out those jitters. A small group...
Grand Island’s ‘Good Life District’ special election awaits certification
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The ‘Good Life District’ special election in Grand Island marked several firsts for Nebraska. It was the first by-mail-only election since voter ID laws were adopted and the first time a ‘Good Life District’ in the state had a vote by the people for the city to recapture the sales tax dollars the state would give up.
Hispanic Festival set for Friday, Saturday
MainStreet of Fremont has announced that the annual Hispanic Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The event, celebrating Hispanic culture, will feature an incredible array of family-friendly activities, live music, traditional dances, art exhibitions, and mouth-watering Hispanic cuisine. The event aims to enhance cultural understanding and foster unity, while providing a platform for local talents to shine.
Peter Pan Skate Park closed for resurfacing and repairs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is working on repairing and resurfacing the Peter Pan Skate Park at 32nd and W streets. The park will be closed from now until Monday, Aug 19. “We are dedicated to ensuring the quality of this skatepark and the safety...
President and Board Director of Cherry County Ag Society resign
VALENTINE, Neb. - Two key members of the Cherry County Ag Society have resigned from their positions. President Andy Dawson, who has served the society for around 15 years and spent five of those years as president, and Josh Delaney, a board director for nearly seven years, resigned Monday night. They cited challenges with some society members and shifts in board dynamics as reasons for their decision.
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