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Wayne Area Legacy Fund announces the 'Gratitude Challenge'
During two separate events last week, the Wayne Area Legacy Fund (WALF) announced its latest fundraising campaign aimed at growing its unrestricted endowment. With an impressive $200,000 already raised, the campaign is well on its way to reaching its ambitious goal of $300,000 by Dec. 31, 2026. This initiative, known as the "Gratitude Challenge," is a pivotal effort to secure charitable resources and continued growth of the Wayne Area community.
'Very Brazen': Driveway attack of Northwest Omaha woman shocks neighborhood
The three suspects were last seen in the neighborhood near 190th and Maple where the attack happened. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shared video hoping to help locate them as fast as possible.
Fullerton family shares love, livestock, and lessons in the barn on the road to the Fair
FULLERTON, Neb. — One week from now Nebraskans will smell funnel cakes and hear the one-man band. For farm families like the Bremer girls, the State Fair is a championship venue. At 11 years old, Kinsley Bremer has probably given her cows more baths than she's been in the...
Omaha officials look for more accountability on Crossroads project
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Get ready for more discussion on the development of the Crossroads Mall site. Work on the site has been travelling in the slow lane for years now. Recently, the third development partner has been named, and a new agreement is in the works to help speed things up.
Groundbreaking set for new city Rec Center
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new and expanded city recreation center will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 21 at 1300 S. McDonald Rd., the site of the existing rec center. The partly expanded, partly new indoor rec center will be part of $52.5 million-plus in recreation improvements,...
Fuel leak spills gallons into Hyannis harbor. Coast Guard investigates.
HYANNIS — U.S. Coast Guard marine science technicians are investigating a 20-to-30 gallon fuel leak that occurred Friday in Hyannis Inner Harbor, and working to recover as much fuel as possible from the water. The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority were taking steps to remediate the spill, according to a...
Creighton men's basketball to host Purdue in charity exhibition game
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Prior to the start of the 2024 season, the Bluejays will host the Boilermakers in a preseason charity game with net proceeds benefiting the United Way of the Midlands Disaster Relief Fund. The exhibition game will take place on Saturday, October 26th at 7 p.m. Central at the CHI Health Center.
Niobrara Council Responds to State Auditor
According to documents provided to KVSH from The Niobrara Council, after a phone consult with the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, they stated that the council it’s not a state agency and therefore not required to issue a statement of corrective action regarding statements recently made by Auditor Mike Foley. However, the Council is making changes in response to the auditor’s concerns.
Fundraiser raffle underway for Tim Herrera
SIDNEY -- Tim Herrera is described as a man who has heart, and would do most anything for a friend in need. He is now needing friends to help him. One of Herrera's friends, Brent Barnes, says Herrera turned ill shortly after starting retirement. "Tim retired after 26 years at...
Now Serving Omaha: Moon Hollow Coffee
OMAHA, Neb. — A home away from home feel with local eats, treats and drinks topped with top shelf customer service is the vibe Moon Hollow Coffee (5102 N 156th St.) welcomes you to enjoy. "I wanted Moon Hollow to be a vibe," said owner Jane Bouwman. "I created...
Omaha City Council agenda notes for August 20
No. 34: A public hearing on renovations to Hitchcock Pool at 5025 South 45th Street. The pool was closed last year. The price tag is $595,300. No. 43: A public hearing and vote on renaming Ohio Street from 145th Ave. to 145th Street to “Susan L. Picotte Street”. She was the first Native American to become a physician in the U.S. Picotte was born in the Nebraska Territory in 1865.
Kool-Aid Days to draw attendees from all across the U.S.
HASTINGS, Neb. – 23 flavors of Kool-Aid, food vendors, and countless activities are set to entertain one of the most popular yearly events in Hastings this weekend. Edward Perkins created the beloved Kool-Aid soft drink in Hastings in 1927, and is now sold on shelves worldwide. From Friday to...
Panhandle police activity, Aug. 2 - Aug. 16
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