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Nebraska man accepts plea deal in case of an active shooter drill that prosecutors say went too far
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska man has accepted a plea deal for charges in a 2022 active shooter drill that prosecutors say went too far. The Omaha World-Herald reported that 29-year-old John Channels pleaded no contest on Tuesday to four counts of making terroristic threats. Authorities say Channels showed up at Omaha Catholic Charities firing blanks from a semiautomatic handgun and staged actors covered in fake blood. Police say the charity hired him to test its workers’ preparedness for such an attack. The mock shooting sent panicked employees running for their lives because they were not warned in advance about the drill.
Kingsley Dam facing major renovation project
LAKE MCCONAUGHY -- Kingsley Dam and Lake McConaughy is due for a refacing project. The announcement was made recently by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District. Current cost estimates, according to the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, is $100 million to $200 million. The project is...
Omaha pharmacy family mourns Marvin Kohll
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One of the founding family members of Kohll’s Pharmacy has died. Marvin Kohll, who worked for his parents delivering prescriptions out of the original family pharmacy before becoming a pharmacist himself, died last week at age 93, "leaving behind a lasting legacy of service and dedication," a letter from the Kohll family.
Nebraska announces who has won their starting QB job
The Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday made a major announcement regarding their quarterback position. Nebraska confirmed that highly-touted recruit Dylan Raiola will open the season as the team’s starting quarterback. The Huskers open their campaign on Aug. 31 against UTEP. Dylan Raiola will start at quarterback for the Huskers vs. UTEP#GBR x #WhatsNExt! pic.twitter.com/iNVFEOjSvf — Nebraska... The post Nebraska announces who has won their starting QB job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing co-worker at Omaha moving company
OMAHA, Neb. — A man who shot and killed hisco-worker at an Omaha moving company was sentenced to prison. Octavian Sanderson pleaded guilty in June to second-degree murder, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person and terroristic threats in the death of Rodney Hart-Owens.
Nebraska City Growth Fund healthy after $1 million forgivable loan to GoodLife Agriculture
NEBRASKA CITY - Economic Developer Dan Mauk told city commissioners Monday the $1 million loan to GoodLife Agriculture for a massive salmon farm will not stifle the city’s economic development Growth Fund. The forgivable loan to GoodLife Agriculture includes an immediate drawdown of $600,000, which would bring the city's...
Dundee Day celebrates 31 years of family-filled fun
OMAHA, Neb. — From a pancake breakfast to a 5K run you can experience a wide range of events at the 31st annual Dundee Day. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., shop the 130 vendors and enjoy the hour-long parade right down Underwood Avenue. Beginning at 4 p.m., you can rock out to local artists while enjoying the best local food Omaha has to offer.
Women's sports bar is coming to busy Omaha neighborhood this winter
OMAHA, Neb. — A new spot in Benson will'SET the Bar' for showcasing women's sports in Omaha. Co-Owner Molly Huyck said it's difficult to find women's sports playing on a tv in bars so she wanted to make it happen. The new space will highlight women's sports. It is...
Boelus Days celebration returns for the first time since 2015
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The main street of Boelus, Nebraska, is three blocks long, but this town of about 200 people is still worth celebrating. It took huge efforts from the entire community to bring back the small-town tradition of Boelus Days. “I don’t remember the last time I’ve seen...
2024 Nebraska Volleyball Preview: Setter
Volleyball season is here in Nebraska. The Big Ten preseason favorite Huskers will head into the season ranked second nationally in the AVCA Coaches Poll, but first they’ll give the fans an early look at this year’s squad in Saturday’s Red-White Scrimmage. To get Husker fans ready...
Nebraska City Shining Bright with Support from Grants
With apple orchards, Arbor Day Farm, and close proximity to the Missouri River, Nebraska City offers a lot to see and do. City leaders have supplemented these attractions with proactive investments in community amenities. The town’s ongoing improvements not only make Nebraska City attractive to visitors but also provide residents with fantastic facilities and infrastructure—boosting local quality of life.
Preseason rankings: 2024 Nebraska high school football
The 2024 Nebraska high school football preseason rankings highlight top contenders across various classes. Millard South leads Class A, boasting a strong returning roster while Omaha Westside aims for a sixth consecutive state final appearance. Defending champions Norfolk Catholic and Sumner-Eddyville-Miller are favorites in Classes C and D, respectively, with both teams returning significant starters. Coaches express confidence in their squads, emphasizing experience and depth as key factors for success this season.
'Plug-and-Play' lineman talks the kind of game Nebraska football needs
When Micah Mazzccua committed to the Nebraska football team, it was a bit of a surprise get for Matt Rhule, Donovan Raiola and company. It turns out that when they reeled in the massive offensive lineman, the Huskers landed someone who embodies exactly what the team needs in 2024. Once...
Nebraska men’s basketball in ESPN 2025 Top 100 recruit Antione West Jr’s final four
An ESPN 2025 Top 100 recruit is down to his final four schools heading into his final year of high school. Antione West Jr. announced that he is deciding between Purdue, Dayton, Ohio State, and Nebraska. Nebraska is in the mix to land a three-star shooting guard following a massive 2023-2024 season. The Huskers finished 23-11, the second most wins in school history, in a season that involved their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 and a semi-final finish in the Big Ten Tournament. West, a 6-foot-3 guard, received an offer from Nebraska in October 2023. He is ranked No. 77 in...
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule pleased with Dylan Raiola’s work ethic
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule praised freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola ahead of the season opener against UTEP on August 31. The coach appeared on The Jim Rome Show earlier this week and talked about what makes Raiola unique. He has tremendous arm talent. He’s big. He’s physical. He’s powerful but its not till he gets here that you truly see what makes him special. He’s a tremendous teammate. He works at it all day long. One of the first guys in the building, one of the last guys to leave. And he’s got humble confidence that exudes from him. This isn’t...
New NFL Mock Draft Predicts Nebraska Defender in First Round
Nebraska football could get a first-round NFL draft pick for the first time in more than a decade. The latest ESPN mock draft has Husker cornerback Tommi Hill going to the San Francisco 49ers.
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