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Nebraska officials give timeline for FEMA aid after disaster declaration
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Earlier this week, FEMA announced relief funding became available in 17 Nebraska counties, including Douglas, after President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for damage from storms between late May and early June. The Douglas County Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA) said there are two types...
Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The 2024 Nebraska State Fair kicked off Friday at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “We are so excited for the 155th annual celebration of all things Nebraska that is the State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director. “The entertainment, animals, competitions, vendors and food are all ready for fair guests to enjoy. There is so much fun planned for 2024.”
NE Supreme Court rules in government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ cases
LINCOLN — In what Legal Aid lawyers are calling a “historic about-face,” the Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of two different elderly homeowners who fell victim to what critics described as government-assisted home equity theft. The homeowners, represented by Legal Aid of Nebraska and Pacific Legal Foundation, claimed that Nebraska’s delinquent tax […]
VIDEO: ‘Fire-nadoes’ Seen During Wyoming Wildfires
There are five large wildfires in Wyoming, with many smaller fires still not 100% contained. This amounts to about 270,000 acres burning. Here is a video of a few 'fire-nadoes' that were captured on video. House Draw Fire: Johnson County. Approximate amount burned: 165,000 acres. Flat Rock Fire: Campbell County.
'On the brink of becoming a great nation for all': Martin Luther King III makes appearance in Omaha as guest of honor
Less than a day after his appearance at the Democratic National Convention, Martin Luther King Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, spoke to Nebraska leaders and advocates with a common theme. "What you put out in the world is what you get back," King said as he spoke as the...
Omaha Police investigating North Omaha shooting
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police are investigating a shooting that injured one at 25th and Ames, a statement said. Officers responded to multiple ShotSpotter alerts near 25th and Ames and 25th and Taylor Street at 4:12 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, the statement said they encountered numerous shell casings.
Sophomore Middle Blocker Dominates Nebraska Volleyball Scrimmage
Andi Jackson dazzled in the Huskers' Red-White volleyball scrimmage Saturday night. She also received Lifter of the Year honors in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Bassett, Cozad, Lexington, North Platte airports receive FAA grant funds
In June and July, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $18 million to 24 airports across the state. The grant funds are part of a nationwide initiative to enhance airfield safety and infrastructure. As a part of the grand money awarded, Rock County Airport in...
City of Norfolk says their police chief and captain have been placed on administrative leave
NORFOLK, Neb. — The city of Norfolk said their police chief and captain have been placed on administrative leave. The city said although Police Chief Don Miller and Captain Chad Reiman are on administrative leave, it is not disciplinary in nature. Officials said, as a matter of policy and...
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