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McCook Aquatic Park is now open
The McCook Aquatic Park held their grand opening Wednesday. The park is a great addition to the community that has gone without an outdoor pool for the last two summers. The aquatic center was a decade-long effort with the pool committee beginning the process in 2015. Many kids have been long awaiting the grand opening, including fifth graders, Anthony Clapp and Grady Pohl.
Big Ten primer: Nebraska's greatest football moment
Big Ten media days are upon us. The festivities begin in Indianapolis on July 23. USC will be there. It’s time for the Trojans to get to know their Big Ten neighbors, even the ones which only recently moved into the neighborhood. Nebraska has not been a longtime Big Ten school, so the program’s greatest football moments naturally occurred long before Big Ten membership existed.
Head for the Cure 5K raises funds for brain cancer research in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — Runners and supporters gathered for the annual Head for the Cure 5K run, which raises funds for brain cancer research. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed with brain cancer each year. Amanda Steinbrink said she had a personal journey with...
Omaha theatre students to perform original musical at famous festival in Scotland
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Taking a vision from the classroom to the stage. “That was originally a seventh-grade drama assignment from Ms. Morgan,” said Sammy Dodd, Brownell Talbot student. Jennifer Morgan is Brownell Talbot’s director of theatre. Three years ago, she saw Sammy Dodd’s talent for script writing and...
Nebraska's 'Death Row' is expected to make a name for themselves this season, led by Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher
LINCOLN, Neb. — This fall, Nebraska's opponents will come face-to-face with the Huskers' Death Row. That's the new nickname coach Terrance Knighton helped coin for the defensive line. The Huskers' defense will be led by two veterans: Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher. KETV's Big Red Zone expert Damon Benning...
Logan Paul helps north Omaha send Bud Crawford off for his highly anticipated return to the ring
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Terence "Bud" Crawford drew quite a crowd in north Omaha on Saturday during his hometown send-off. In two weeks, the professional boxer makes his highly anticipated return to the ring, moving up to 154 pounds and fighting for the junior middleweight title in Los Angeles on Aug. 3.
Lydia House gives kids experiencing homelessness brand-new tennis shoes, socks, backpacks and more
OMAHA, Neb. — A local nonprofit hosted a back-to-school bash to help set children experiencing homelessness up for success this year. The Lydia House Mission Group works every year to donate items that are needed most. This year, brand-new tennis shoes, socks, backpacks and toothbrushes were handed out. And...
Capron Captures Junior Gold Title
Incoming Husker freshman bowler Karina Capron took home the U18 title at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday evening. Capron, the U12 2017 Junior Gold Champion, qualified for match play in sixth after five qualifying rounds. In matches of two games total pinfall, Capron defeated Maggie Smith 427-295, Amanda Lang 394-391 and Melia Mitskavich 395-373 before facing Kaitlyn Stull in a match to decide the placements for the tv show. Capron fell to Stull 441-414 and earned the second-place spot in the finals.
Cold Air Funnel Spotted Over Norfolk Saturday Afternoon
As heavy rains poured down over Norfolk late this afternoon, a cold air funnel cloud was spotted by the public over Norfolk just after 5pm. Regional Emergency Manager Bobbi Risor says the National Weather Service was aware of the cloud. While any funnel cloud is a concern, the weather service did not deem it a threat to public safety, and no warnings were issued.
Annual PETFEST announces 2024 lineup, including over 20 artists on two stages
OMAHA, Neb. — Over 20 musicians, bands and performers will take over two stages at the 2024 PETFEST music festival and fundraiser. Related coverage in the video above: KETV Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. The festival will take place at the Petshop Gallery just off 62nd and Maple streets on...
Spoiler On Future Plans For The Bloodline
This week WWE Friday Night SmackDown took place from the Chi Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska and WWE taped two episodes of the show. During the tapings for next week’s episode a gauntlet match was held to determine the number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship and The Bloodline picked up the win to earn the title shot.
Nebraska football could have a secret weapon in pursuit of 5-star OT
While it hasn’t resulted in many high-profile commitments yet, Nebraska football has made a habit of being in the thick of the race for several of the top offensive line prospects in the country. It looks like the Huskers are once again among the top contenders for a 5-star...
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