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Bennington farmer celebrates 80th birthday with tractor display
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - When you imagine a cornhusker, you may as well picture the Dreessen Family. “We farm together, and Taylor is going to take over when I kick the bucket,” said Wayne Dreesson who turned 80 this year. Four generations are farmers: grandfather Wayne, son Tim, grandson...
Hundreds gathered to walk the plank at this year's Midwest Pirate Fest
OMAHA, Neb. — Hundreds of people came out to the Midwest Pirate Festival on Saturday. Different performers and vendors gathered at the Bellevue Berry Farm to celebrate all things pirates. The event has five different stages set up for different performances. There was a dog and a human costume...
Heat safety: Signs and symptoms of heat illness
OMAHA, Neb. — With hot and humid weather in the Omaha area, be aware of the warning signs for heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are common during hot weather. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include nausea/vomiting; faintness or dizziness; excessive sweating; cool, pale, clammy skin; a rapid, weak...
Kearney’s Skeeter Barnes permanently closing after 22 years
KEARNEY — After 22 years of serving the Kearney community, Skeeter Barnes announced on Friday Aug. 23 that the location will be closing permanently. “We have had a devastating loss of an absolutely key member of our team and we just don’t see any way to carry on in the current environment,” Skeeter Barnes posted on social media.
High School Football Preseason rankings
4. Kearney (0-0) 5. Elkhorn South (0-0) Receiving Votes: Papillion-La Vista (0-0); Omaha Central (0-0); Lincoln Southeast (0-0) 3. Ashland-Greenwood (0-0) 7. Columbus Lakeview (0-0) 8. DC West (0-0) 9. Cozad (0-0) 10. Central City (0-0) Receiving Votes: Adams Central (0-0); Columbus Scotus (0-0) Class C-2 1. Norfolk Catholic (0-0)
Elgin woman wins fishing boat during Boatload of Prizes promotion
The Boatload of Prizes summer promotion for News Talk WJAG, 106 Kix and 97.5 KEXL, came to an end on Saturday with an Elgin woman, Tina Thiele-Blecher, winning the top prize, a Lund fishing boat from Krotter Auto and Marine of O’Neill. Thiele-Blecher told News Talk WJAG, she almost...
August 26, 2024 News Round-Up
NORFOLK, NE – Two members of the Norfolk, Nebraska Police Department have been placed on paid administrative. A press release from the city says Police Chief Don Miller and Captain Chad Reiman were the ones placed on leave. Quoting the news release from the City:. “During this time, it...
1 person critically injured from motorcycle crash in Omaha Monday morning
OMAHA, Neb. — One person is critically injured after a motorcycle crash Monday morning. Omaha police responded to the scene near 30th and Cuming streets around 1:30 a.m. Officers said the collision was because of careless driving.
College football player determined to walk again after being paralyzed during practice
(Gray News) - A 20-year-old college football player faces a long road to recovery after he was paralyzed from the chest down during practice, but his family says he is determined to walk again one day. Jason Pugal, a 20-year-old junior safety at Nebraska’s Chadron State College, suffered a life-altering...
Centura football ready for youth to step up in first year under new coach
CAIRO, Neb. (KSNB) - Last year Centura finished their season with a 4-5 record. The Centurions enter this year with a new coach, Tim Dvorak, he served as an assistant on the team last year, and says that was key to making the transition easier with his players. With only...
Local Health Department Breaks Ground On New Facility
WAYNE – Construction begins the final week of August at 801 Milo Drive for the new location of Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department in northeast Nebraska. NNPHD serves the counties of Cedar, Dixon, Thurston and Wayne and has located their offices in Wayne since 2002. Colleen Hupke, Masters of...
Winside Football Expectations High, Season Opens Friday
WINSIDE – Following a fourth straight year of making the playoffs, the Winside football team has been moving some players around this past off-season along with a larger number of freshman joining the program. A total of 21 players will make up Winside Wildcat football which is up three...
Marchers wrap up their 50 Mile March
LA VISTA, Neb. — The heat did not stop those who took part in the 50 Mile March. The marchers completed their trip from the state capitol in Lincoln Saturday night to La Vista Sunday. They raised money, which will go toward helping veterans who've been battling mental health...
Paint brushes in motion at the Prairie Arts Center
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -Several people stood amazed at the art before their eyes. On Saturday, the Prairie Arts Center held an Art Affair event, honoring artists and their artwork. Food and drink vendors filled the parking lot, and artist vendors overflowed throughout the building. Visitors could also participate in...
Omaha 100 focuses on and is committed to providing capital for the community
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha 100 is built on the belief that the American dream can be accessible for everyone. The organizations CEO Malinda Williams joined KETV in studio to discuss the mission of Omaha 100. "Omaha 100 is focused on and committed to providing capitol to the community," Williams...
High School Football Previews: Pleasanton Not Looking for Excuses in 2024
PLEASANTON, Neb. — Make your way up to Pleasanton, you would find a team that is not having a single thought about last year. 2-6 was the Bulldogs' record, allowing 54 or more points in their first four games. It was a brutal start to the year, but an...
Alliance police seek help finding missing Alliance man
We are searching for Brandon Christen, a 35-year-old white male who has been missing since August 21, 2024. Brandon is 5'05" tall, weighs 195 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be traveling in a silver 2010 Ford F150 pick-up with a camper shell, bearing Nebraska license plates 65-4B.
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