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Plattsmouth asks citizens to reduce water usage in irrigation
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Plattsmouth is continuing to urge citizens to reduce their water usage. In an announcement released Monday, the City of Plattsmouth said that the repairs to the water treatment plant have concluded, but are still asking residents to reduce their water usage. In particular,...
Omaha's Eppley Airfield adding additional nonstop flight, resuming seasonal winter travel destinations
OMAHA, Neb. — Eppley Airfield will be offering another direct flight to a popular warm weather destination this winter. Southwest Airlines will be starting nonstop service on select Saturdays to Austin, Texas on Nov. 23 and resuming seasonal service to Fort Lauderdale and Tampa in January. This content is...
Man arrested after knife attack at Columbus motel
COLUMBUS, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested following a knife attack at a Columbus motel. Columbus Police officers were dispatched to a fight at the Sundown Motel on Thursday evening. Officers found the suspect, Julio Alberto Lozano, 49, in the basement of the guesthouse, where he was assessed by the fire department for injuries.
Stargazers unite: Nebraska Star Party draws hundreds to Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. - From Virginia to Illinois and Idaho, hundreds of people from all over the country are gathering at Merritt Reservoir near Valentine for the Nebraska Star Party. The event started Sunday and runs through Friday. “These are some of the darkest skies on the planet. It’s wonderful,” Attendee...
Omaha man dies in Papillion motorcycle crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Papillion late Sunday. The man, identified as Odilon Degante, 23, of Omaha, was found after a report of a crash was called in at 14620 Gold Coast Road. Once responding units made it to the scene, a...
Authorities identify 32-year-old man who drowned in Cunningham Lake
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police on Monday identified the person whose body was pulled from Cunningham Lake following a search for a swimmer who went missing over the weekend. Ali Zolfaghari Sichani, 32, was on an “inflatable craft” with four others Saturday evening when they decided to get into...
104.3 KIMB is bringing this summer's biggest family film to Kimball
104.3 KIMB is sponsoring Inside Out 2 at the Goodhand Theater in Kimball this weekend. The second film that KIMB has sponsored this summer, Inside Out 2 is an all ages comedy featuring big name voices like Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith. It is Pixar's highest grossing film ever, having already brought in 1.4 billion dollars this summer. It also boasts a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Hastings Sodbusters finish franchise-best season one game short of playoffs
HASTINGS, Neb. – The Hastings Sodbusters collegiate wood bat team's season came to an end Sunday after accomplishing more than any other team before them. It took until the final game of the regular season to decide their postseason fate, but a Hastings 6-5 loss to the Nebraska Prospects, and a Fremont Moo win saw the Sodbusters finish one game behind Fremont for a postseason berth.
Top Nebraska football recruit Christian Jones hosts youth football camp
OSMOND, Neb. — One of the top recruits in the state was in northeast Nebraska to help kids learn football. Linebacker and wide receiver Christian Jones is the top ranked recruit in Nebraska and ranks in the top 100 in the nation, according to ESPN. The Omaha Westside Warrior...
Nebraska football fanbase still isn’t low maintenance despite lower expectations
Has the Nebraska football fanbase every been “low maintenance?” According to Omaha World-Herald writer Sam McKewon, not only has it been, but it is at the present moment. McKewon was writing about the sights and sounds of Big Ten football during last week’s media days, when he talked about the expectations of the Huskers for the 2024 season. In his recent column, he compared expectations of Husker fans compared to say, USC.
City of Alliance reminds citizens to practive water conservation
Alliance, NE – The City of Alliance Water Department would like to remind the community to practice water conservation during high temperature months. High water demand places a strain on the City’s water system. Different ways residents can aid with water conservation is by watering lawns in the...
Preliminary hearing held for Lincoln inmate suspected in 2017 Highway 75 murder
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Lincoln inmate suspected of killing 21-year-old Xavier Bass in May 2017 had his preliminary hearing Monday morning. The case of Wilbert Smith, 32, was sent to district court where he will be tried for first degree murder, among other charges. Smith is also facing two...
Huskers Release 2024-25 Schedule
The Nebraska rifle program will face many top teams, as the Huskers announced their 2024-25 schedule on Monday. Under the direction of first-year head coach Richard Clark, NU’s slate is highlighted by meetings with 2024 NCAA champion TCU on Nov. 2 and 2024 NCAA runner-up Kentucky at the Roger Withrow Invitational on Jan. 18. The Huskers, coming off an eighth-place finish at last year’s NCAA Championships, will compete at least once against every team that qualified for the 2024 NCAA Championships.
Kansas City man lands on car after parachute fails
CASS COUNTY, NE (KSNT) – A sheriff’s office in eastern Nebraska was called to help a Kansas City man after his parachute failed while he was trying to land. The Cass County Nebraska Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Saturday, July 27 of an incident reported around 2:10 p.m. on the same day near […]
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