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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Governor’s Office, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Nebraska Department of Economic Development have launched a new program to help communities from around the state. The ‘Six Regions, One Nebraska Initiative’ uses of the six community colleges as a base for local...

Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Illegal dumping is an ongoing problem in Omaha. So far this year, Omaha Weeds and Litter has reported 317 cases. Many times, old tires are illegally dumped to save recycling costs. Driving a full pickup to the back of a church, suspected illegal dumpers are being...

HASTINGS, Neb. — Four simple words – In God We Trust” – raise complicated questions. One Hastings school board member wants the motto displayed in schools but the board votes against the proposal after a civil yet impassioned debate about the role of faith in public life.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The 11-year-old who was injured after being struck by an SUV while riding her scooter in west Omaha last week has died. Omaha Police announced Monday night that the female victim in last week’s crash near 102nd and Grant Street succumbed to her injuries. Officers...

The diner restoration project at Pioneer Village aims to provide visitors to the museum and community a chance to taste history. The Village Diner is an Aristocrat Valentine Diner designed in the 1940s. Ordered from a catalog complete with grill, counter, and stools, and easily moved on a flatbed truck, this style of diner allowed entrepreneurs an opportunity to achieve their American Dream. Many of the small eateries popped up along stretches of highway including Route 6.

WAYNE - Wayne State College volleyball players Taya Beller adn Maggie Brahmer were named Sunday by the Omaha World Herald as Co-Midlands Female College Athletes of the Year. Beller and Brahmer led the Wildcat program to a magical season in 2023, starting with a sweep over in-state rival Nebraska-Kearney at Volleyball Day in Nebraska August 30th.

GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Police are investigating after five rings, valued over $7,000, were stolen from the Sam’s Club location during the evening of Monday, July 15. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 7:08 p.m., officers responded to Sam’s Club at 1510 N. Diers...

(KLZA)-- The Pawnee County Fair will take place this week, Wednesday through Saturday in Pawnee City. Animals to be displayed during the Fair will checked in on Wednesday. The Pawnee County Fair Parade will be Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Virginia Schlender has been selected at the Grand Marshall for the parade. She and her family have been active with the Fair for over 35 years.

“Every morning you wake up looking for a message and it’s not there. I don’t want to delay the start of my life anymore than I have to. It honestly felt like 400 pounds was lifted off my shoulders when I called my agent to say I’m hanging up the cleats.”

New data shows that the 4-year graduation rate across the Omaha Public School district has dropped 6 percent to 70 percent.

Monday's game against Norton Varsity American Legion was a heartbreaker for McCook MNB Seniors, as they lost the lead late in a 5-4 defeat at Norton. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the sixth when Logan Willour lined out, scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors lost despite out-hitting Norton nine to five. Simon Garcia led McCook MNB Seniors with three hits. McCook MNB Seniors got on the board in the top of the third inning after Quentin Terry singled, and Norton committed an error, each scoring one run. Norton jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after McCook MNB Seniors committed an error, Kai Cop reached on catcher's interference, and Collin Springer hit into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors took the lead in the top of the sixth inning after Garcia doubled, and Terry was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Norton went back into the lead after Springer singled, and Willour lined out, each scoring one run. Trenton Raile opened the game for McCook MNB Seniors. They surrendered five hits and five runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out five and walking one. Jaden Boyle led things off on the bump for Norton. They surrendered seven hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out none and walking one. Garcia led McCook MNB Seniors with one run batted in. They went 3-for-4 on the day. Terry collected two hits for McCook MNB Seniors in three at bats. Miles Pollmann stole two bases. Springer went 1-for-4 at the plate as the leadoff hitter led the team with two runs batted in. Ryan Prewo, Owen Hammond, Springer, Tyler Stewart, and Cop each collected one hit for Norton. McCook MNB Seniors will travel to Minden for their next game on Friday.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Employees at CHI Health Lakeside are working to build a better Omaha by helping patients in need. They’ve created a “Boutique of Hope” that provides essentials including clothes, diapers, shoes free of charge. Item by item Emma Rayne goes through the clothes, finding...

Kearney, Neb. (KSNB) - A public pool is temporarily closed in order to fix damages and Kearney police are searching for who is responsible. The Harmon Pool fell victim to a vandalization Friday night, leaving members of the community out to dry in the summer heat. The pool’s pipes and other mechanical equipment were damaged in the incident, leading the pool to be drained in attempt to open it back up for the remainder of the season, according to Kearney Recreations Services Director Scott Hayden.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray TV Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - At 90, Iowa’s Chuck Grassley is the oldest member in the United States Senate. At 81, Joe Biden is the oldest president in history. The two previously served together in the senate. Grassley is not joining some other Republicans...

BATAVIA, OH– The busy Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series summer stretch continues with another exciting doubleheader to kickstart the week. The Series is bound for Nebraska’s Eagle Raceway on Monday, July 15, before returning to the Hawkeye State on Tuesday, July 16, for a stop at Shelby County Speedway. Both tracks are new to the circuit.

LINCOLN–(KFOR July 16)–A public hearing before the Lincoln City Council on Monday afternoon over a three-year lease agreement for a temporary StarTran bus stop at 11th and “L” Street was brief, leading to a vote scheduled for next week. Maintenance is the big issue from neighborhood...

LINCOLN–(KFOR July 15)–Garner Industries will be moving their manufacturing operations into a new 40,000 square-foot facility off of 35th and Superior in north Lincoln, after their location at 98th and Highway 6 was destroyed by a tornado on April 26, which left four employees with minor injuries. The...