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What a catch! 12-year-old fisherman catches record 27-pound fish in Zorkinsky Lake
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story of the one that didn't get away!. On Tuesday, a local fisherman caught a 27-pound fish. He's 12-year-old Alex Drouin. The fishing community at Zorinsky Lake said Alex caught a record muskie. His mom said Alex rides his bike to Zorinsky every day...
Fourth of July: Things to do around the Omaha area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here is a list of some of the major Independence Day celebrations around Omaha. Werner Park Fireworks: After the Omaha Storm Chasers take on the Iowa Cubs, stick around for a fireworks spectacular on July 3rd!. Omaha Symphony Performance: The Omaha Symphony is holding a FREE...
Kimball PD welcoming second K9
KIMBALL -- The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a second K9 for the Kimball Police Department. Trudy is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois who is being trained as a dual-purpose K9 who can detect narcotics and apprehend a suspect. Trudy is currently training with Kimball's other K9 dog, Lucy.
Rain postpones United Way of Kearney’s fireworks show until Thursday night
KEARNEY, Neb. — One of Kearney’s premier fireworks shows will happen on Thursday night after a rain postponement. Heavy rain forced the United Way of the Kearney Area to end its Freedom Fest early on Wednesday night. In a Facebook video, executive director Savannah Lyon said the Axtell Fire Department will start the fireworks show at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Viaero Center. There won’t be any vendors on site and, as of Thursday morning, the group didn’t have a plan for if it would charge for parking or not.
Omaha native Alec Bohm named to MLB All-Star game for first time
NEW YORK — Omaha Roncalli grad and Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was named to his first career MLB All-Star game. Bohm has a .297 batting average, .349 OBP and .484 slugging percentage so far this season. Shohei Ohtani became the first player elected to start at designated...
Cozad to declare June 29 hailstorm a disaster, offers community aid
COZAD, Neb. — Cozad Development Corporation has announced they have taken steps to declare the June 29 hailstorm a disaster. Cozad Development in a Facebook post announced the city has filed the necessary paperwork to declare the June 29 hailstorm a disaster. They say they have also scheduled meetings...
Omaha sees more rain so far in 2024 compared to all of 2022
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After an incredible amount of rain earlier this week, the year of 2024 has now reached an official 22.59″ of precipitation in Omaha, as of June 3rd. This is more than the entire year of 2022 (22.55″) and closing in on the total for 2023 (24.98″). In fact, on Tuesday, July 2nd the area totaled 2.08″, breaking the daily precipitation record of 1.28″ set back in 1958.
North Platte man accused of police standoff and kidnapping woman pleads not guilty
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A North Platte man accused in a standoff and later holding a woman against her will has pleaded not guilty. Kristopher Weitzel,52, is facing multiple charges across two cases in Lincoln County District Court, including first-degree false imprisonment, terroristic threats, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, third-degree domestic assault causing bodily injury and assault by strangulation or suffocation.
Nebraska Shooting Leaves Four Children and Three Adults Injured
In a tragic incident on July 1, a neighborhood in Nebraska experienced a brutal shooting that left four children and three adults wounded. The events unfolded when a man, identified as Billy Booth, opened fire on a gathering near Parklane Street and Crestline Drive. According to the Crete police, Booth fired his shotgun at about 15 people who were simply gathered across the street from his residence.
Beatrice Scooter's reopens after remodel, holds community event
BEATRICE, NEB. - After weeks of closure, the Beatrice Scooter's has reopened its doors. The coffee shop located at Sixth and Industrial Road temporarily closed for remodeling. Owner Katie Noell says they gutted out the barista station and added new stainless steel countertops that we're over eight years old. "They...
Brewster church celebrates 125 years
On Sunday, June 30, the Brewster United Church of Christ celebrated 125 years of faith and fellowship in the Sandhills with a special service, followed by a carry-in dinner, with 73 attending. The church was organized March 11, 1899 by 34 charter members as the G. H. Brewster Memorial Congregational...
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