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Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which owns the resort in Grand […] The post Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Sutton Community Home raises $1 million for renovations
SUTTON, Neb. (KSNB) - The Sutton Community Home held a groundbreaking ceremony for their addition and renovations project on Friday. The nursing home has been operating and assisting residents of the area for 60 years and has not changed since opening back in 1964. Their goal is to raise $6 million for renovations and additions to the home.
Nebraska Football Recruiting: 4-Star DL Commits to Huskers over Oklahoma Sooners, Kansas State Wildcats
Matt Rhule picks up the No. 1 player out of North Dakota, and steals a piece from the Oklahoma Sooners, Kansas State Wildcats, and Wisconsin Badgers
Kearney Little League Defeats Hastings Little League, Advances to Championship on Sunday
KEARNEY, Neb. — It came down to the wire, between two historic little league programs. But in 2024, it's Kearney Little League that lives to see another day. Kearney defeated Hastings, 7-5, scoring four of its runs in the bottom of the third inning. Hendrex Cochran earned the save for Kearney, having to step onto the mound, in the top of the fifth.
McCook Aquatic Park is now open
The McCook Aquatic Park held their grand opening Wednesday. The park is a great addition to the community that has gone without an outdoor pool for the last two summers. The aquatic center was a decade-long effort with the pool committee beginning the process in 2015. Many kids have been long awaiting the grand opening, including fifth graders, Anthony Clapp and Grady Pohl.
Middle school students gain hands-on health care experience at Nebraska Methodist College summer camp
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska Methodist College recently hosted a health care summer camp, offering middle school students a hands-on experience in the field. "The juice is dripping, the outside is pretty hard," said. The campers were exposed to the intricacies of the heart through virtual reality and also dissected...
‘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...
New exhibit at Joslyn Castle & Gardens will have you feeling nostalgic
OMAHA, Neb. — A blast from the past! Joslyn Castle & Gardens has a unique new exhibit. They have opened their Carriage House for 'Iconic Omaha'. The free exhibit features the archives of a graphic design studio that was active in Omaha from 1940 to the early 80s. On...
Gallery: 2024 Dawson County Fair
LEXINGTON — The 2024 Dawson County Fair is underway this week with two days left of festivities. 10:00 am – 9:00 pm School Artwork – Commercial Building. 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Photo Booth – Commercial Building. 10:30 am – 11:30 am Enter 4-H Small...
Friday legion baseball area tournament highlights + scores (07.19.24)
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Area 7 legion baseball seniors and juniors tournaments began in both Scottsbluff and Hastings on Friday. The seniors played out in the panhandle, with the juniors at Duncan Field. Seniors A-7 Tournament:. #1 Grand Island Home Federal def. #6 Scottsbluff WESTCO; 10-2 #2 Hastings Five...
Bayley And Jax Trade Words; Belair Gets The bEST Of Green
Friday Night SmackDown emanated this week from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Nia Jax and WWE Women’s Champion Bayley are ready to conduct a side-by-side interview with Corey Graves moderating the discussion. Nia demands to be referred to as Queen Nia, and says that she’s starting to feel sorry for Bayley, because at SummerSlam, she’s going to beat her and take her title, comparing her to an “old, sick dog”. By becoming champion, Jax believes she will be put out of her own misery.
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