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Public given a glance at Broken Bow school construction progress
BROKEN BOW – A group of about 30 gathered in the east commons area of the Broken Bow High School building for a tour Tuesday evening. Wednesday tours were cancelled due to Tuesday evening’s storms. Broken Bow Superintendent Darren Tobey and Hausmann Construction Project Superintendents Casey Heller and...
Omaha City Council advances several major items including Costco annexation
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council covered a lot of ground Tuesday after two weeks off. The meeting went well into Tuesday evening, covering 124 agenda items and taking nearly five hours to do so. Of note, they green lit the annexation package to include the new Costco...
Omaha City Council denies Mega Saver’s liquor license request
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Mega Saver is a locally owned, minority business. It has 28 convenience stores in the Omaha metro. They want to take the closed restaurant property that was Fuddruckers at 72nd and Dodge, and turn it into a convenience store with four gas pumps out front. The...
Carpetland wins Gopher Classic Legion Baseball Tournament
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Carpetland Legion Baseball (Lincoln East) defeated Fargo Post 2 5-0 to win the 2024 Gopher Classic. The Gopher Classic is one of the top legion tournaments of the Summer featuring over 90 teams. The Rugs won 9 games in just 5 days to win the tournament....
Callaway hospital invites public to health fair
In the interest of promoting health, wellbeing, and resources available in the area to support their patients, the Callaway District Hospital is hosting a health fair tomorrow (July 18). The public is invited to the Callaway Community Center from 9 AM to 1 PM. Attendees will be invited to register...
Free teen driving program aims to reduce accidents in Nebraska this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. — A group of road safety experts is bringing a training program to Nebraska to curb road accidents and related fatalities. The Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe (BRAKES) is a National teen proactive driving school program that aims at saving lives and making roadways safer. The...
July Investor’s Corner – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
For more than 85 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has provided peace of mind by focusing on the health needs of Nebraskans. As part of a nationwide association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield represents the nation’s largest and most experienced health care benefit companies. BCBSNE’s...
America’s #1 Most Dangerous Small Town is in Nebraska
Nebraska, often associated with its vast cornfields, friendly Midwestern charm, and a generally low crime rate, has a dark secret lurking within its borders. According to recent data, one small town in the Cornhusker State has earned the dubious distinction of being the most dangerous small town in all of America. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of this alarming revelation and explore the factors that have contributed to this town’s staggering crime rates.
Dog dies in Buffalo County house fire
GIBBON, Neb. (KSNB) - A Buffalo County home is a total loss and a family pet was killed following a house fire Tuesday night. The Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department, along with Shelton and Kearney Volunteer Fire Departments, battled the fire near Navaho Road and 39th Road. They responded to the...
Dobytown Kiwanis launches ‘Virtual Stuff the Bus’ campaign to support Buffalo County families
KEARNEY, Neb. (PRESS RELEASE) - Kearney – As the back-to-school season approaches, the Dobytown Kiwanis of Kearney is gearing up to support over 600 local families with their annual backpack initiative. This year, in response to current challenges, the organization is launching a ‘Virtual Stuff the Bus’ campaign to...
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