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82-year-old man dies after apparent drowning in Plattsmouth
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — An 82-year-old man died after an apparent drowning in Plattsmouth. Deputies responded to Beaver Lake around 9:14 a.m. Wednesday after a call of CPR in progress for a possible drowning. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and Richard Pflugfelder was taken to Bellevue Medical Center, where he was...
Cornhusker Legion All-Stars beat Sodbusters in comeback
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Cornhusker Legion All-Stars took on the Hastings Sodbusters at Duncan Field on Wednesday. The all-star team is made up of the best American legion baseball players from Columbus Cornerstone Insurance, Grand Island Home Federal, Hastings Five Points Bank, Kearney Misko Sports and North Platte FNBO.
Fremont mother thankful for son’s sacrifice to save sister in Platte River drowning
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - Wednesday, multiple agencies were back out looking for 17-year-old Jackson Potter. While authorities use drones, flat boats, sonar, a helicopter, and cadaver dogs, his family mourns. His 13-year-old sister, Addisyn Potter-Carlson, said they were together Sunday night, hanging out along the Platte River near Hormel Park...
Video released of suspects in Omaha shooting
New video has been released in an Omaha shooting that sent two young women to the hospital. Investigators shared video of two people suspected of being involved in the incident at Levi Carter Park just after midnight early on May 25th. In the video, a group of people mills about...
What a catch! 12-year-old fisherman catches record 27-pound fish in Zorkinsky Lake
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story of the one that didn't get away!. On Tuesday, a local fisherman caught a 27-pound fish. He's 12-year-old Alex Drouin. The fishing community at Zorinsky Lake said Alex caught a record muskie. His mom said Alex rides his bike to Zorinsky every day...
Fourth of July: Things to do around the Omaha area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here is a list of some of the major Independence Day celebrations around Omaha. Werner Park Fireworks: After the Omaha Storm Chasers take on the Iowa Cubs, stick around for a fireworks spectacular on July 3rd!. Omaha Symphony Performance: The Omaha Symphony is holding a FREE...
Man carjacked good Samaritan at southeast Nebraska gas station, authorities say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — No good deed goes unpunished. A good Samaritan was carjacked in southeast Nebraska this week in a multistate crime spree, authorities say. Shortly before 7 a.m. Monday, someone saw a vehicle broken down on Highway 136 east of Tecumseh and gave the driver a ride, according to the Johnson County Attorney’s Office.
Man sentenced to 85 years in prison for murdering 77- year-old Columbus man
COLUMBUS, Neb.- - A man will spend 85 years in prison for the killing of an elderly man. According to the Attorney General Mike Hilgers office, a district judge has sentenced 31-year-old Michael J. Keener to 85 years in prison for the murder of 77-year-old Larry A. Houdek in Columbus.
Corps: federal levee system performing well against Missouri River flooding
(Omaha) -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials say much of the federal levee system along the Missouri River has withstood the flooding over the past week. That was the message from the corps emergency management officials from the Omaha and Kansas City districts during a daily conference call Tuesday afternoon. Floodwaters that have worked down the Missouri River after torrential rains brought devastating flooding in northwest Iowa have also been the first test for the levee system that was repaired and upgraded following the 2019 Missouri River flooding throughout much of southwest Iowa, southeast Nebraska, and northwest Missouri. Spencer Giles is the emergency management chief with the corps' Omaha district. While they have been monitoring impacts from heavy rains this week, Giles says current river forecasts do not pose any risks to the federal levee system.
Nebraska organizations react to shooting in Crete
Crete, Neb. — After a shooting in Crete, Nebraska leaving four children and three adults wounded, organizations are speaking up about the situation. One organization, the Nebraska chapter of Moms Demand Action, said authorities are investigating if this was racially motivated. They said reports said the victims are Guatemalan...
'Happy birthday': Omaha celebrates 150th birthday in 2004 with ginormous cake and KETV's Rob McCartney
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha celebrated its 150th birthday in 2004 with a giant 1,350 sq. ft. cake and thousands lining up to grab a slice, including KETV's own Rob McCartney. The celebration started off like any other birthday party with singing "Happy Birthday," and while McCartney emceed the event, Mayor Mike Fahey and Omaha 150 chair Bruce Lawrenson took the honors of cutting the ginormous cake.
Weather and political debates dampen Kearney's 4th of July spirit, survey reveals
KEARNEY, Neb. — Lighting up the sky or is the 4th of July dampened by something more than just the rain?. The United Way 4th of July Celebration in Kearney was festive, but due to weather delays, the firework show isn’t the only thing being dampened over Independence Day.
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