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Gering man dies in swimming accident
GUERNSEY, Wyo. -- A 65-year-old Gering man died in what is being called a "tragic swimming mishap." The incident occurred July 12. The Platte County Sheriff's Office received a report that a man jumped from a boat on the east side of Gray Rocks Reservoir and never resurfaced. Authorities have...
Bond set at $250,000 for Omaha man accused in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man accused of a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian made his first court appearance Friday morning. Davon Barnes, 22, of Omaha was formally charged with failure to stop and render aid, resulting in death. Court documents state that Barnes was traveling at a high...
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in or around the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. THE NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS GREASE. 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., 2pm Sun.; $24 Adults, $17 Youth...
Wymore Area Livestock show provides a warm up for Gage Co. Fair
WYMORE, NEB. - Practice makes perfect, it’s a saying old as time. On Thursday night, participants in area livestock showing got to do just that, in a pre fair livestock show. “It’s just a chance to get the animals out in the ring with animals and have one chance...
Trail on trial: To York leaders, it’s a dream. To neighbors, it’s something else
YORK, Neb. (AP) — It seemed, at first, like such a smooth ride. Two years ago, the federal government awarded the city of York $15.6 million to do a thing many smaller Nebraska communities fundraise for and dream of – add a walking and biking trail through town.
Crash near North Platte leaves one teen dead, another injured
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Lincoln County deputies are investigating a deadly crash that happened near North Platte on Thursday. Deputies and first responders were called out to a crash on W A Street, several miles west of North Platte, at 9:45 a.m. and found two people in a vehicle with significant front-end damage.
Matthew Powell Spaghetti Feed, Bake Sale and Silent Auction taking place in Stapleton on Saturday
Stapleton, Neb. - The community of Stapleton is the site for Matthew Powell and Out of Grain Woodworking Spaghetti Feed, Bake Sale and Silent Auction taking place Saturday, July 20th at 5:00pm. The Spaghetti Feed takes place at the Vets Club which is located at 249 Main Street and the...
Meet Eden, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Eden is 9 years old and doesn’t want to spend her golden years at a shelter. Can she come home with you?. She still has plenty of love to...
Grand Island police investigate after a hit-and-run incident
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Police are investigating after a man said he was rear-ended by another vehicle and pushed into a concrete planter while driving Thursday night. According to GIPD, around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to the area of Second Street and North Locust Street...
Celebrate Great Health This Saturday at the Family Friendly “¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!” Event-Vivian Garcia Explains
Established in 1970 as a volunteer-staffed free clinic OneWorld Community Health Centers believes that everyone deserves access to the best health care possible, regardless of economic or insurance status. To that end, they provide a vast range of services in health care, dentistry and behavioral health. OneWorld is the largest provider of primary health care services in South Omaha.
Helmbrecht named Chadron State Interim Dean
CHADRON – Associate Professor Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht has been named the Interim Dean of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences at Chadron State College. Helmbrecht’s first day as interim dean is Aug. 5. A member of CSC’s faculty since 2015, Helmbrecht earned a bachelor’s in journalism from Central Michigan...
New GICC elementary school ready to welcome students
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The new Catholic elementary school in Grand Island is one month away from opening its doors and everything is set for the school year. “We were not expecting that much. In the initial phases of this project we thought maybe the projections were that we would see 95 to 100 students. And then as excitement built and people kept enrolling that number just kept increasing,” said superintendent and principal Jordan Engle.
Electrical fire destroys semi and building east of Fairbury
FAIRBURY, Neb. -- Another electrical fire set ablaze a semi and building east of Fairbury Thursday, calling over 30 firefighters to respond. Jefferson County Dispatch received a call at 12:04 p.m. Thursday, regarding a semi on fire east of Fairbury, east of Garber’s. Fire personnel were on the scene...
Woodworker in Bennet gives wood a second life with small business
BENNET, Neb. (KOLN) - Sometimes what you need to get a job done, may not be too far from home. A woodworker in Bennet uses locally-sourced wood to create kitchen items as well as beautiful custom made pieces with his own hands. “A piece of wood can have more than...
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