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Central Nebraska Man Sentenced for Unlawful Firearm Possession
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Tesluach Gatkuoth, 27, of Grand Island, NE, was sentenced July 17, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Gatkuoth to 120 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Gatkuoth’s release from prison, he will begin a 3-year term of supervised release.
UNMC key player in national health disaster planning
The massive Nebraska floods of 2019 left billions of dollars in damage behind. And just last month tornadoes hit eastern Nebraska with 165 mile an hour winds. Local disasters present their own lengthy list of challenges from power outages to gas leaks and more. But in the aftermath of COVID-19...
Emhoff Stumps For Biden In Omaha
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is working to grow support for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign in Nebraska. Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was in Omaha yesterday. Emhoff visited the Highlander Accelerator in north Omaha and met with state and community leaders at Blackstone's Wonderbowl.
Omaha man formally charged in animal abuse case
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man was formally charged in an animal abuse case Thursday. Eduardo Acevedo-Jara, who was detained after an incident where he beat a dog to death last Thursday, was formally charged with abandoning/cruelly neglecting an animal resulting in death. This is a class 4 felony,...
The City of Sidney is set to change their pay grid and a Panhandle Woman appears in court
A Panhandle woman accused of using her car to injure an individual in Scottsbluff appears in court and the City of Sidney is set to change their pay grid these stories and more on KNOP's Panhandle Roundup.
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
Staying cool and dry before better rain chances late in the week
Other than an isolated storm or two out west near Kearney this morning, most of us will be dry and pleasant for this time of year this Thursday. High temperatures will be hovering near 80° across southeast Nebraska after temperatures fell into the upper 50s in the early hours.
KFOR Sports Brief July 18, 2024
College Football Preview Shows Nebraska as an Improved Team in 2024. The College Football Preview publication for this season from Phil Steele shows increased confidence in Nebraska being an eight or nine-win team in 2024. Steele admitted to Hail Varsity Radio this week he’s been a little gun-shy of the Huskers being a bowl-eligible team in recent years. However, he has Nebraska as the No. 2 most improved team in the country.
THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ Comes To TADA Theatre
Follow the yellow brick road to The TADA Theatre this August for The Great and Powerful OZ: A Magical Musical. Based on the classic tale and tunes that so many are familiar with, this fully-staged production is a magical theatrical treat that follows young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to a magical land. Once she arrives, she soon discovers that she must embark on a quest where she comes across a rather unique set of friends and other creatures.
Safety Omar Brown selected by DC in 2024 UFL Draft
The UFL held its 2024 Draft on Wednesday, providing numerous players an opportunity to play football professionally. The Nebraska football team sat back and witnessed one of its own selected. The DC Defenders selected former Husker safety Omar Brown in the tenth round of the UFL draft. He joins a Defenders team that put together a 4-6 record in 2024 and lost the 2023 XFL Championship game. In his collegiate career, Brown racked up 196 total tackles across five seasons, delivered 11 tackles for loss, forced three fumbles, and snatched nine interceptions. He spent his final two seasons of collegiate action at Nebraska....
Omaha man sentenced to over four years for fentanyl distribution conspiracy
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, last year, DEA agents doing surveillance at a UPS facility noticed a suspicious package, deploying a canine.
Woman Cited in May 29 Deadly Crash West of Lincoln
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 17)–An 84-year-old woman was cited Tuesday following a May crash that killed a Lincoln man. Patricia Hieb faces a misdemeanor charge of motor vehicle homicide in the death of 49-year-old James Springer. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and Southwest Fire and Rescue responded to the scene near SW 84th and West A streets just before 1 p.m. on May 29. Investigators determined Hieb pulled out of her driveway and struck a pickup pulling a trailer, driven by Springer.
6 First Alert Forecast - Pleasant night ahead, another cool morning tomorrow
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For the rest of the day, you can expect low humidity, temperatures slowly tapering off into the 60s and clearing skies. You’re going to want to enjoy the pleasant weather while it’s here! Big changes are moving into the forecast for tomorrow. Much like...
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