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A holiday tradition returns to downtown Omaha this winter
OMAHA, Neb. — Holiday legends have announced their return to Omaha this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Nebraska. Mannheim Steamroller, who is known for blending rock with classical music for fun and modern renditions of Christmas music, will be at the Orpheum Theater on Dec. 22 and 23.
6-foot gnome stolen from home; Seward family offers $1,000 reward
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – A Seward family is offering a $1,000 cash reward for their stolen 6-foot garden gnome. It stood on the edge of the Hartmann family farm outside of town, but they noticed it was missing on Monday. The towering fiberglass lawn ornament has blue eyes, a...
Aiming the WWII Canteen story at Broadway
Broadway writers Sue Fabisch Ericco and Johnny Rodgers will be in North Platte on July 30 to talk about of how they will bring to life the story of The North Platte Canteen: A Musical Miracle. The two have written the musical, which will debut at North Platte’s downtown Fox...
OPPD says power has been restored to over 1,000 residents
OMAHA, Neb. — Over 1,300 OPPD customers are without power on Tuesday evening. The majority of the customers are in the Millard area. As of 9:45 p.m., OPPD reported power has been restored to the Millard area. As of 7:30 p.m., OPPD's website showed 1,333 without power. OPPD said...
Warhorse Casino interviews candidates for positions at its new Omaha casino before August grand opening
OMAHA, Neb. — Warhorse Casino interviewed candidates for positions at its new Omaha casino. Warhorse Omaha's full casino is slated to open on Aug. 6 at Horsemen's Park off Q and 60th streets. Its temporary location is already open. There will be over 900 gaming options. The company is...
Health department’s mental health program for youths grows to include South Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -Nature and poetry are two things that some say calm the nerves. “It makes me relaxed and have an open mind about what I’m doing,” said 11-year-old Maciel Chaidez. Chaidez was one of several kids taking part in Tuesday’s activities at Lauritzen Gardens as a...
Fred Hoiberg boasts about Pinnacle Bank Arena's atmosphere, crediting it for 9 newcomers
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska basketball added nine newcomers during the offseason, including six transfers from the portal. With summer workouts underway, head coach Fred Hoiberg said the biggest draw to come to Lincoln is no doubt the atmosphere at Pinnacle Bank Arena. "I think we are fortunate to get...
Man killed in fiery crash near Rushville
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - A 25-year-old man died in a fiery crash north of Rushville, Nebraska on Saturday. Sheridan County Sheriff Jeff Brewer said that the SUV rolled several times and caught on fire. Brewer said that the crash is difficult to investigate because of the fire. Yesterday News Channel Nebraska...
Christian Jones Keeping Options Open Ahead of Senior Season
OMAHA, Neb. — Christian Jones is a talented football player who has a shot at being an instrumental part of back to back to back State Championships at Omaha Westside. The Division I offers are flying in. So suffice it to say his future in football is bright. "So...
Howard County Fair helping kids get ready for the Nebraska State Fair
ST. PAUL, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Fair is just under 40 days away, and from now till the festivities at Fonner Park kick off, the counties around that state are celebrating their own fairs. The Hall County and Adams County fairs start on Wednesday and run through the...
Pet of the Week: Dave
Kearney, Neb. — Meet Dave - our Kearney Area Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. Hi guys, my name is Dave! I am a handsome guy here at KAAS looking for my forever home. I am very timid in my kennel and that generally deters people from meeting me. I am a very loving guy who really needs someone to take a chance on me. In my previous home they said that I was potty trained and a world class cuddler! I do get along great with my doggy friends here at KAAS, but I will need to test with any other animals in my future home. If you are interested in meeting me, please stop into KAAS!
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