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The 2024 Huskers - Wary Optimism vs. Red Flags: The Kicking Game
As the season approaches, things like Matt Rhule’s track record of improvement as a college coach, the signing of Dylan Raiola, another successful portal off-season and retaining of several key players for an extra season have again sparked hope in a fan base which can probably best be described in the following happy terms:
New Project Will Explore, Secure Ag-IoT Technology
Lincoln, NE (August 20, 2024) - As the Internet of Things continues to expand, so do possibilities for implementing smart technologies across a variety of research fields and aspects of daily life. The Agricultural Internet of Things, or Ag-IoT, has grown particularly rapidly in recent years, offering new innovations and improvements to farmers in Nebraska and beyond. However, the rapid growth of the Ag-IoT field and deployment of so many new devices have left many security risks unaddressed and devices and data consequently vulnerable.
Doane alum returns as employee
Doane provides a variety of opportunities for their students and staff, especially those who just graduated. Doane alum Payton Detavernier, who was involved in a variety of organizations including Phi Sigma Tau, the TRIO program, and Shotgun sport, has decided that she wanted to express her experience at Doane to others, so she applied to be a Student Recruitment Specialist.
Lincoln’s first voluntary mental health center to open this winter
For people in crisis and in need of mental health resources, getting that care can often stem from a visit with police or a hospital stay. But for those seeking care on their own, options can be scarce.
Douglas County Sheriff Releases Chase Footage Ending Kyle Williamson's Violent Crime Spree in Thornton
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office made public the body camera footage from the high-speed chase that finally put an end to Kyle Williamson's notorious crime frenzy; Williamson had previously engaged in gunfire with Thornton police officers before leading them on a perilous car chase that concluded with a crash at a convenience store on Plum Creek Parkway. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the chase ended on October 11, 2023, and Williamson has since pleaded guilty to multiple charges of assault in the first degree.
Lincoln Senior Care Center launches a caregiver support website
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Aging Partners, a Lincoln senior care center, announced the launch of a website that will focus on providing support to caregivers through free resources and e-learning services. The service is run through Trualta and focuses on those in Lancaster and its five surrounding counties, but it...
Lincoln Police arrest man charged with stealing truck and credit card
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police arrested a man charged with stealing a truck and credit card from a local business. According to court documents, 45-year-old Richard Crane was arrested for theft by unlawful taking greater than $5,000. Crane was also cited for unauthorized use of a financial transaction device for less than $500.
Heartland Family Service to close Generations Center in North Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Heartland Family Service is going to close the doors on the Generations Center, an announcement said Tuesday. This closing comes, according to the announcement, due to a lack of funds. The Generations Center will close its doors on Oct. 1. The Generations Center had served...
4 Star PG JJ Mandaquit to visit Creighton
A rising class of 2025 PG JJ Mandaquit is set to visit Creighton University towards the end of October. The 6-foot-1 point guard from Hawaii, known for his exceptional court vision and scoring ability, recently announced his final nine schools, including Creighton in the list. Mandaquit, a highly sought-after prospect in the class of 2025, has been turning heads with his performances on Team USA and the AAU circuit. His visit to Creighton, a program with a strong basketball tradition in the Big East Conference, suggests that the Bluejays are seriously interested in securing his talents for their future roster.
Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Bennet Train Derailment
A 17-year-old accused of causing a train derailment in Bennet in April will be tried as an adult. A judge approved the state’s motion to charge 17-year-old Zachary Hertzler in county court. Hertzler is currently charged with two counts of criminal mischief. Two BNSF locomotives and five loaded cars...
Family of shooting victim in Omaha remember him as 'hardworking, kind, and patient dad' in GoFundMe post
OMAHA, Neb. — The family of a 64-year-old man shot and killed in Omaha said he was a "devoted father" who "loved his kids beyond measure" in aGoFundMe post. Mursal Jama was killed during an alleged carjacking at an apartment complex near 94th Plaza and Cady Court on Aug. 13, according to Omaha police.
Inflation’s impact on farm economy
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board’s fight against inflation is begriming to extract a toll on our economy. The Fed’s main tool is to raise interest rates to cool the economy. That’s being felt in the real estate industry, and now in farming and manufacturing. Creighton University...
Raccoon who got stuck three stories up on public building rescued by Omaha firefighters
Many thanks to the Omaha Fire Department Station 34 for helping to rescue a young raccoon from a very precarious situation on Sunday at the Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben Village. The frightened animal somehow made his way up three stories on the side of the building where he refused to move.
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