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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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Lincoln man accused of insurance fraud after reporting more than $23,000 in claims
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man is accused of insurance fraud after taking more than $23,000 in claims, court records show. Manuel Rivera, 29, is charged with three counts of fraudulent insurance acts of $5,000 or more. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. According to an...
Shelby storeowner makes a mark on main street with ‘just a little bit of everything’
SHELBY, Neb. (KOLN) - At Hometown Table & Exchange, the coffee drinks are named after the kids in Shelby, who helped the owner develop the flavors. “A lot of the drinks are inspired by the kids from school here in the area that kind of gave me the different flavors to go with,” said Amanda Thelen, the owner. “So they inspired me and made my menu kind of.”
Now Serving Omaha: Dumpling Empire
OMAHA, Neb. — Brand new in Ralston,Dumpling Empire (5413 S 72nd St.) is looking to be your go-to destination for dumplings, wontons, stir fry, buns, and much more. "All the noodles you can find are handmade," said assistant manager Keen Pei. "All the dumplings and the buns, we handmake that in front of the customer."
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...
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.
Omaha airport, ORBT, some hospitals impacted by global tech issues
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha didn’t take a direct CrowdStrike hit, but the global outage affecting Microsoft users on Friday did impact some Omaha hospitals and transportation services. The trouble was sparked by an update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and only affected its customers running Microsoft Windows. While...
Plans moving forward for Union Omaha Stadium
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three developers are now in charge of designing the new Downtown Union Omaha Soccer Stadium. Martie Cordaro, Union Omaha President, announced the status of the project on Thursday. “We want to be clear, this isn’t just about building another sports venue,” Cordaro said. The...
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...
First-ever casino in Omaha city limits just weeks from opening
OMAHA, Neb. — Near 72nd and Q streets, the first ever legal casino in Omaha city limits, WarHorse Casino and Sportsbook, opens Aug. 6. UPDATE: The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously approved the Aug. 6 opening on Friday. That'll include the first card tables in the city and...
Panhandle police activity, July 10 - July 16
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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...
Texas man accused of motor vehicle homicide, tampering with evidence in crash that killed Nebraska man
HITCHCOCK COUNTY, Neb. — A Texas man is accused of motor vehicle homicide and tampering with evidence after a deadly crash in Nebraska. Around 6:55 a.m. Thursday, the Hitchcock County Sheriff's Department requested state troopers to assist with a fatal crash involving two semi-trucks and trailers at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25, the Nebraska State Patrol said.
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