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Creighton to host charity basketball game for disaster relief
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Creighton Men’s Basketball Team will be hosting a charity preseason exhibition game in October, a statement said Friday. This exhibition game, which will be against Purdue, will take place on October 26th. Net proceeds from the game will go to the United Way of...
Omaha beekeeper shares ways we can help support bees this National Honey Bee Day
Many bee enthusiasts are taking this weekend to recognize the contributions honey bees make in our lives. Elmwood Park Honey's Mark Welsch is sharing the do's and don't's to support honey bees.
The Wildwoods Roll Out Video for “Cherry Pickin'”
The Nebraska folk trio, The Wildwoods, has released a new music video for their single “Cherry Pickin‘.” The band, known for their rising prominence in the Americana music scene, recently gained significant attention when their cover of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros’ “Home” went viral on Instagram.
Papillion opens new disc golf course
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Papillion is opening a new disc golf course, a social media post said Friday. The Prairie Queen Disc Golf Course, located at 132nd and Highway 370, is an 18-hole disc golf course. The post says that it was built with the existing habitat...
Broken Bow School Board Will Meet on Monday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m.
The Broken Bow School Board will hold a regular meeting on Monday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the North Park School Library. Discussion and action items include the student handbooks and an amendment to the special building fund budget, as well as reviews/updates of nondiscrimination and transportation policies. The...
Nunley, Kounkel, Weger, and Kalkwarf Net NOW600 National Wins at Jefferson County Speedway!
FAIRBURY, Neb. (August 18, 2024) - Jett Nunley, Jackson Kounkel, Braxton Weger, and Kasen Kalkwarf each netted feature event wins on Saturday with the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division at Jefferson County Speedway. A field of 109 entries were on hand for the...
Sewer Cleaning Notice Issued By City Of Wayne
WAYNE – Officials with the City of Wayne Sewer Department are passing along information about an upcoming sewer cleaning. According to a release from the City of Wayne, the sewer cleaning will start around Tuesday, August 20. Over a period of several days, the City of Wayne Sewer Department...
Flames lose season opener to Jamestown
OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary Soccer Coach Jamison Parkhill is hoping his team gained valuable experience Sunday in the Flames' season opener. University of Jamestown defeated CSM 2-0 in the nonconference opener at home. "We gained valuable experience for a lot of our younger players in their...
Debate delayed on owner-occupied housing valuations as tensions flare in Nebraska Legislature
LINCOLN — What was intended to be a simple, rare Saturday meeting of the Nebraska Legislature began with flared emotions but ended with key senators making nice to save the very legislation their fight had imperiled. At the center of the debate was Legislative Resolution 2CA, a constitutional amendment...
USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S. The first round of Business Builder Grants is worth about $3.7 million, and awardees will receive between $5,000 to $50,000. Only projects based in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, […]
Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Rounds of showers in the forecast through midweek
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - You’ll notice some patchy fog as we start the day today. There are some spotty showers on the map west of the metro we’ll have to watch too. That fog will burn off as the sun rises but those spotty showers could be a bit more stubborn to get rid of.
2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday
All roads lead to fun as the 2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday, August 23, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “We are so excited for the 155th annual celebration of all things Nebraska that is the State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director. “The entertainment, animals, competitions, vendors and food are all ready for fair guests to enjoy. There is so much fun planned for 2024.”
Jana Duggar’s Husband Bought $275K New Home In Nebraska
It seemed like Counting On fans waited an eternity for Jana Duggar to get married. The 34-year-old finally got hitched this week to her longtime friend Stephen Wissmann, 31. Now, they are moving into a rather modest home in Nebraska, but Jana’s name isn’t on the deed. Keep reading for more details about their wedding and the newlyweds’ house.
Northeast Staff and Faculty Welcome Students Back to Campus
NORFOLK, Neb. – Twas the Sunday before school started, and all through the campus, not a student was studying, not even the returning sophomores. Instead, students were busy on Sunday, Aug. 18, moving into their residence halls – if they had not done so already -- attending a picnic to welcome international students, or attending ag orientation to learn more about having a successful collegiate career.
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