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Chasers score late for 3-1 comeback victory over St. Paul
PAPILLION – The Omaha Storm Chasers won their third straight game with a nail-biting 3-2 win against the Saint Paul Saints Tuesday at Werner Park. Left-hander Austin Cox served as the opener in the first game of the series and kept the Saints to a run over 3.0 innings of work, with St. Paul jumping out 1-0 on a two-out single in the bottom of the second.
Crews respond to Carter Lake water rescue
CARTER LAKE, Iowa (WOWT) - Omaha Fire Department search-and-rescue crews were called to Carter Lake for a water rescue early Wednesday. The call went out just before 2 a.m. We don’t know who or what crews were rescuing; a 6 News photographer did spot several people in swimsuits on scene.
2024 Gage County Fair underway
BEATRICE – The Gage County Fair kicks off its five-day program today….getting a head start with the annual Ag Appreciation Barbecue at the cattle barn, Tuesday evening...on the fairgrounds. Around two-thousand tickets were distributed for people to have a meal or take-home dinner. Gage County Tourism Director Dakota...
First ever girls Nebraska Maine Exchange coming to Pierce High School
PIERCE - Wrestlers from Maine will be coming to Nebraska for the first ever girl’s version of the Nebraska Maine Exchange. The event pits high school wresters in a series of meets that will alternate host sites between the two states every other year. In the girl’s inaugural year,...
Fuller Center bikers roll through Aurora
The Casey’s parking lot on the corner of Highways 14 and 34 in Aurora July 1 became a pit stop for a chain of cyclists who were on their way to York. For one of the cyclists, Aurora wasn’t just one of the many pit stops he and the cyclists will be resting at, but was also a served as a family visit with his brothers.
Wednesday Flakes Brings You A Giant Inflatable Duck
The rise of recruiting and development for Husker Football. Colorado's Week 2 game at Nebraska has been named one of the best early-season storylines in college football. She will spend nine months on probation and pay a $500 fine. Other News From The Sporting World. Can Georgia Tech pull off...
Summer pattern prevails now going forward
Now getting later into July, it should come as no surprise that we’ll be switching back to summer heat soon enough. July has been good to us so far, though. Most days were below average and relatively cool by July standards. And we are still running over three and...
Flurry of 100+ new laws taking effect in Nebraska
LINCOLN — A flurry of new state laws took effect Friday, establishing new policies for firearms in small schools, launching Parole Board reforms and expanding open government and voting rights. Of the 150 bills signed into law this year, more than 100 became effective last week. Some took effect...
Car caught on fire in Omaha driveway
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A car in a driveway caught fire and spread to a house in Omaha Wednesday. The fire happened in a driveway at a house near 84th and Keystone St. Omaha Fire Department officials say the fire was put out in ten minutes and that no one was hurt.
Brag Bird offers virtual sales and leadership training to Chamber members
Announcing the Chamber’s newest benefit program to Chamber members: Brag Bird. Brag Bird is a virtual sales and leadership education program created for users to have on-demand streaming access to educational content that will help them generate leads and crush their sales goals. “It’s designed to give people around-the-clock...
Gaining Driver Buy-In Is Key to Deploying Dash Cams
CHICAGO — Fleet operators are increasingly embracing the use of dash cameras to elevate their safety programs, prevent crashes and reduce risk, but successfully deploying these in-cab systems hinges on driver acceptance of the technology. For a smoother rollout, motor carriers should clearly communicate how and why they are...
Nebraska Heatwave: Omaha Faces Intense Temperatures and Smoky Skies
Omaha, NE – Omaha is set to experience a significant heatwave this week, with temperatures soaring into the 90s and smoky conditions persisting. The National Weather Service has indicated that the heat will continue through the weekend, offering little relief. According to the US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska,...
Junior Legion State: Central City Suffers First Loss
The Central City Juniors suffered their first loss of the season in the Class B State Tournament Tuesday night. Central City was edged by Mt. Michael Benedictine 4-3 at Valley. The loss made Central City 3-1 in the state tourney and 28-1 overall. However, Central City moves on to Wednesday’s...
NPS could spend $3.5 million on facilities' needs
Aging infrastructure has become a growing concern at many Norfolk Public Schools, potentially translating into more dollars needed for building renovations. According to Nejla Muminovic of the Norfolk Daily News, associate superintendent of business services Erik Wilson presented an update on facilities district wide, saying some building infrastructure, dehumidification systems and HVAC machines are in need of facelifts.
Conestoga alum Hogue talks NCAA Woman of the Year nomination, career at Nebraska Wesleyan
(KMAland) -- Former Conestoga standout and recent Nebraska Wesleyan alum Isabella Hogue has been nominated for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year award. Hogue is among two from Nebraska Wesleyan and six from the American Rivers Conference that were nominated for the award, which honors senior female student-athletes for academic achievement, athletic excellence, service and leadership.
Nebraska football on a quest to finally meet the media's expectations
It's July, so that means Big Ten Media Days are underway. The annual Big Ten Media Preseason Poll was released to kick off the event, with Ohio State expected to be the conference’s best team while the Huskers come in at 8th. This aligns with my expectations for Nebraska football in 2024, but over the last decade, the media has been wrong about one team more than any other. As I’ve written, Nebraska football has been on a historic run of falling short of expectations.
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