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Mega Millions® Jackpot Increased for Friday Drawing
Lincoln, NE – August 23, 2024 – Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Friday, August 23 drawing to $535 million or $265.6 million with the cash option selected. The Mega...
DOT Celebrates Major Milestones in Nebraska Infrastructure Development
August 23, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) marked the achievement of three initiatives that will significantly improve the state's ability to address infrastructure needs. These include the completion of the US-30 Expressway from Columbus to Fremont, implementation of LB 1335 (2024) and the launch of the Nebraska Infrastructure Hub—each reflecting NDOT’s commitment to growth and innovation. The event featured remarks from Governor Jim Pillen, NDOT Director Vicki Kramer, Senator Mike Moser, and Game and Parks Director Tim McCoy, who have all played key roles in these accomplishments.
New report looks at how many college graduates stay in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska is doing well keeping in-state students from leaving after they graduate from college, but a new report shows it can do a lot better at retaining out-of-state students. Zoe Houston is heading into her junior year at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She wants to be...
Nebraska postal worker arrested for allegedly opening other people's mail, mail theft
YUTAN, Neb. — The mayor of Yutan said a postal worker is now facing charges for opening other people's mail and mail theft. In a statement, Mayor Matt Thompson said his office started getting complaints six months ago. Those complaints were forwarded to the inspector general. The Post Office...
“Everything Exceptional”: Mezzo-Soprano Grace Heldridge Takes Berlin
Mezzo-soprano and Omaha native Grace Heldridge has an aura befitting her name—grace abounds in both appearance and talent. The 25-year-old now finds herself in Berlin, Germany, as of August 2024. “My family went to St. Peter’s Church downtown growing up, so I joined choir there in sixth grade, and...
On a Pin High: First Tee’s Taylor Sidzyik
Growing up in Omaha, Taylor Sidzyik often thinks back on his own sports priorities when teaching kids as young as 5 about the game of golf as the First Tee of Omaha program director. “My dad was a wrestler and a baseball player, so I grew up playing select baseball,”...
Martin Luther King III speaks in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The son of Martin Luther King Jr. is in Omaha, honoring the past and celebrating the future. Martin Luther King III spoke to a crowd at the Omaha Hilton. “We have to learn to work with one another,” he said. King evoked the legacy...
Fourth teen arrested in shooting death of 64-year-old man charged as an adult
OMAHA, Neb. — A 16-year-old who was arrested for criminal homicide in the death of a 64-year-old man has been charged as an adult. He faces criminal homicide, robbery, and weapons charges in the shooting death of Mursal Jama. Also charged as adults in the case are 17-year-old Trenton...
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