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State 4-H programs continue to provide life skills experiences to Nebraska youth
HASTINGS, Neb. – When carnival rides and food stands lie dormant in the mornings, 4-H programs are the sole heartbeat of county fairs, which do more than just show off animals. "Anything you would desire to do, you can do in 4-H, it's not all about the animals," said...
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...
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.
‘Twisters’ behind the scenes: Nebraska professor lends scientific expertise to movie makers
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s the summer film that moviegoers and weather fanatics have been looking forward to: “Twisters” hit the big screens Friday, a remake of the original “Twister” film from 1996. While making the new movie, creators wanted to make sure the storyline...
OPPD crew travels to Iowa, Illinois after derecho hits region
The National Transportation Safety Board, which did not trael to the scene, released its report this week on a small biplane crash that occurred at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Council Bluffs airport. WOWT Midlands Humane Society takes in eight puppies found in a ditch. Updated: Jul....
Wymore Area Livestock show provides a warm up for Gage Co. Fair
WYMORE, NEB. - Practice makes perfect, it’s a saying old as time. On Thursday night, participants in area livestock showing got to do just that, in a pre fair livestock show. “It’s just a chance to get the animals out in the ring with animals and have one chance...
“Always…Patsy Cline” is PART Theatre’s First Show in New Venue, Actress Kellyn Wooten Chats About This New Chapter
Performing Artists Repertory Theatre (PART Theatre) was formerly at the Crossroads Mall for a five year run. They now have a new home and are christening it with a wonderful production of ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Their new home is at Duchesne Academy, 3601 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The play is...
Shelby storeowner makes a mark on main street with ‘just a little bit of everything’
SHELBY, Neb. (KOLN) - At Hometown Table & Exchange, the coffee drinks are named after the kids in Shelby, who helped the owner develop the flavors. “A lot of the drinks are inspired by the kids from school here in the area that kind of gave me the different flavors to go with,” said Amanda Thelen, the owner. “So they inspired me and made my menu kind of.”
Now Serving Omaha: Dumpling Empire
OMAHA, Neb. — Brand new in Ralston,Dumpling Empire (5413 S 72nd St.) is looking to be your go-to destination for dumplings, wontons, stir fry, buns, and much more. "All the noodles you can find are handmade," said assistant manager Keen Pei. "All the dumplings and the buns, we handmake that in front of the customer."
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