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Vance to visit Nebraska for a fundraiser
OMAHA — Nebraska’s swinging 2nd Congressional District will host both 2024 vice presidential candidates in coming days, the latest sign of how significant the campaigns consider the stray Electoral College vote. Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, plans to visit Omaha...
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.
Grand Island Public Schools kicks off first day of school
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - School has now officially started for every student at Grand Island Public Schools. The 1st-5th grade students in the District started their first day of school Thursday morning. At Howard Elementary School, staff started the day by greeting students and parents as they entered the...
TEN: Lumanog Promoted to Head Tennis Coach
FREMONT, Neb. – Midland University has announced the hiring of Arianna Lumanog as the head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programs. Lumanog moves into the head position following a successful career as a Warrior and one year as a graduate assistant. As a player, she earned all-conference honors at number one singles and number one doubles during the past three seasons.
New Research Highlights Special Role Of $1 and $2 Scratch Tickets, Despite Declining Sales
Lottery and sports betting technology company Scientific Games recently completed a comprehensive deep dive into the role of $1 and $2 instant scratch games. It recently shared its research at the NASPL Professional Development Seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, providing insight into how valuable certain lottery products are to different markets.
Beatrice Elementary art room, dedicated to artist, classmate
BEATRICE -- One of the rooms at the new elementary school in Beatrice is named in honor of a former Beatrice student and professional artist, Grant Searcey, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 42. Doris Martin of the Beatrice Educational Foundation said the support for the art...
Omaha crews fight morning house fire, rescue dog inside
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - OFD responded to an early morning fire Thursday near Omaha’s midtown. The Omaha Fire Department was called to a home near 42nd and Franklin St. just before 3:00 a.m. OFD said that when they got to the scene, all residents were outside of the house...
1970s rockers postpone Omaha concert after founding member has emergency surgery
OMAHA, Neb. — British-American rockers America postponed Omaha concert after singer and guitarist Dew Bunnell had to have emergency surgery. Related coverage in the video above: Aerosmith cancels tour due to medical issue. Omaha Performing Arts announced on social media the Aug. 16 concert would be rescheduled for Nov....
LPD Begins Special Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
As summer draws to a close, kids are going back to school and the Husker Football season is just around the corner. Lincoln Police say if you don’t drive sober there is a good chance you will be pulled over. LPD will be conducting a special enforcement campaign through...
Peter Pan Skatepark in north Lincoln closing for resurfacing and repair project
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A skatepark in north Lincoln will be closed over the weekend for a renovation project, the city announced Wednesday. Peter Pan Skatepark, near 32nd and W streets, is shut down until Monday for a resurfacing and repair project. “We are dedicated to ensuring the quality...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Lincoln Lutheran
2023 Record: 4-5 Returning starters/letterwinners: Braxton Glines, 6-2, 150, jr., QB; Trent Ernst, 5-8, 150, jr., WR/DB; Koston Maul, 6-0, 160, sr., WR; Tayven Genereux, 6-1, 160, sr., WR/DB; Kolt Fiddler, 6-3, 190, sr., OL/D. L; Trenton Kumm, 6-0, 150, sr., CB; Isaac Schleicher, 5-11, 210, sr., OL/DL; Hayden Marr,...
LPS says staffing is in ‘good shape’ for the school year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It’s the first week of classes for Lincoln Public Schools and the district reported a great start to the year regarding staffing. Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Vann Price, said although the district is in “good shape” they still need to fill various positions across schools.
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