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Omaha residents asking for change after 11-year-old dies from being hit on scooter
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For the last 45 years North 103rd Street has been home for Atley Wedemeyer. “There’s a lot of positive things about this neighborhood. It’s really well kept,” he said. There’s also a lot of kids around the area. However, for years he’s been...
'They're here to explain' East O neighbors get answers about airport development
Cars of concerned neighbors lined the streets in front of Sherman Elementary in East Omaha. Residents wanted answers about the Airport Business Park Program and what it means for the future.
Distance Track programs recognized with USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Bellevue University men's and women's distance track teams were each recognized by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic Teams. The Bruin women were ranked fifth out of 54 teams recognized with a 3.725 team GPA. The BU...
Clear video shows two men wanted for shooting
Video released by the Omaha Police Department showed the two men suspected in a shooting that injured a man in late June. Investigators said they are looking for two of the men who were inside ‘The Turf’ bar near 60th and Center late the night of June 24.
Omaha man works to keep blues festival free for 20 years
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An estimated 15,000 people soaked in the blues last weekend last weekend at the Gene Leahy Mall pavilion. The three-day festival carried on through the hot and humid weather. Jeff Davis can easily be confused as a concert roadie, one of the set-up crew. “I’m 77,”...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stumps across Omaha, touting ARPA and energizing young Democrats
OMAHA, Neb. — Dozens of young Democrats packed Blackstone's Wonderbowl while state senators and community advocates gathered around a table for a conversation with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Wednesday. The Second Gentleman stumped across Omaha for the 2024 Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket, touting the benefits of the federal American...
Former Bluejay star reflects on phone call telling him he'd be on Team USA in Paris Olympics
OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton University has two former athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taryn Kloth will compete in beach volleyball, and soccer star Duncan McGuire will take the field. The Orlando City SC forward went from not knowing if he'd even be drafted to preparing to play...
Omaha woman sentenced to over 10 years for meth distribution
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha woman has been sentenced to 130 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, Shelby English, 42, will begin a 5-year term of supervised release after prison. On May 24, 2023, a confidential source coordinated a controlled purchase of...
Sodbusters battle back from 4-run deficit to beat Moo
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Sodbusters hosted their second home game of their current series with the Fremont Moo on Wednesday. After going down 4-0, the Sodbusters scored three runs in the bottom of the second to trim the deficit to one. Hastings capped off its offensive performance with three runs in the eighth, allowing just one in the ninth to inevitably win 9-8.
Kearney High alum selected in United Football League College Draft
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The United Football League College Draft happened on Wednesday, with the rights of 80 collegiate players being distributed across the league’s eight teams. Each franchise was permitted to select 10 players. With their 10th pick, the Michigan Panthers drafted Isaiah Stalbird, a Kearney High alum...
Cleaning up storm damage in Broken Bow after spotter confirmed tornado
Broken Bow, NEB — Business owners on South Fifth Ave in Broken Bow came back to a mess - after a spotter confirmed a tornado ripped through parts of Broken Bow Tuesday night. “All night we were without power," said owner of a U-Haul company in Broken Bow, Dave...
City offers new option to pay utility bills
Customers can now pay their City of Fremont utility bills in cash at Baker’s, Walgreens, Love’s and Dollar General. Officials said to go to the one-time City of Fremont online customer portal and select “cash” as the payment option. Then, choose your preferred retail store. You’ll be sent a special barcode by either text or email (your preference) to bring into the store.
Skyview Lake celebrates 20 years since vital renovations
NORFOLK, Neb. -- Skyview Lake is celebrating a major milestone. “So it's actually been 20 years now, and it's been a success story,” said Jeff Schuckman, District Supervisor. What were murky conditions back in 2004, are now healthy and habitable wetlands for many forms of wildlife and fish. Nebraska...
Grand Island Fire Department gets pet oxygen masks thanks to donation
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.- A fire department in central Nebraska is now more equipped to help pets during a fire thanks to a donation from a local clinic. “They had seen animals come in after a fire and they thought, how can we help this situation, how can we get help to the animals a little bit sooner,” said Fire Chief Cory Schmidt.
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