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Bulls, Bands and Barrels bucks its way into Pinnacle Bank Arena
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - One of country’s most sought after sporting events is riding into Pinnacle Bank Arena Saturday. Dubbed Bulls, Bands and Barrels, the rodeo is taking its first tour across the country with bull riding, freestyle bull fighting, barrel racing and music performances from ‘Flatland Cavalry’ and ‘Sam Barber.’
Lincoln day care ushers in new life to previously vacant spot
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two Lincoln women are ushering in new life to a vacant building in south Lincoln. Kristie Jones and Peggy Robinette are opening a new daycare called Wiggles and Giggles near South 14th Street and Nebraska Parkway. The two women previously operated a daycare out of...
Husker roundup: Belief in Nebraska RBs depth highlighted at Big Ten Media Days
Some enthusiasm about the Husker running backs room was detectable in Indianapolis. When Matt Rhule was asked if his confidence in his team being good this fall was connected to having a different quarterback, he said, no, it wasn't necessarily that. The Husker head coach pointed out Nebraska is so...
Huskers take center stage as Paris Olympics get underway
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The opening ceremonies at this year’s Olympics have officially wrapped up. Fourteen current and former Nebraska athletes have earned a spot in the Paris games, and they are ready to take center stage in the City of Light. Five Huskers will represent Team USA:
Northwest High School hosts inaugural All-Star Basketball Camp
OMAHA, Neb. — The first-ever Northwest All-Star Basketball Camp kicked off with enthusiasm and high spirits. "Hopefully this is something that we can grow for 30-something years. I'm really excited about it," said head coach Thaddeus Perry. The camp serves dual purposes. "It's special, I like to teach them...
Omaha program helping men transition from prison life, beat addictions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A high percentage of the prison population is dealing with addiction issues or committing crimes to deal with their addiction. But now, a program in Omaha is finding some success dealing with men coming out of prison who have addiction issues. Last fall, we talked to...
Lincoln home’s pride flags vandalized twice in one week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Pride flags in an east Lincoln neighborhood have been vandalized multiple times this summer. One homeowner who wanted to remain anonymous said his flags were defaced twice this week. On Wednesday, he captured surveillance video of a person spray-painting pride flags in his front yard....
Norfolk man accused of robbing man, threatening to fight officers
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - A man is in the Madison County Jail after a robbery outside a Norfolk apartment last week. The Norfolk Police Division arrested 32-year-old Theodore Thornton Jr. on July 16. He’s charged with robbery and terroristic threats. According to an arrest affidavit, officers were called to...
Omaha City Council agenda notes for July 30
No. 8: A public hearing and vote for a liquor license for Cham Pang Lanes and Ghost Donkey at 910-920 Harney Street, a new bowling alley and tequila bar. No. 13: A public hearing and vote on re-zoning to allow for a convenience store at 7059 Dodge Street. This is concerning the Mega Saver going in to that address.
Children at Boys Town take part in last day of summer research camp with special guest from Raptor Recovery Center
OMAHA, Neb. — Children at Boys Town got the chance to learn everything from dance and art to virtual reality as their summer research camp comes to a close. The kids also took part in research studies about language, hearing and balance to strengthen their science skills. To celebrate...
Deputies accuse two men of multiple thefts in northeast Nebraska
MADISON COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on July 19 on suspicion of multiple thefts. On May 31, a man reported a generator stolen from his business in Newman Grove. According to the sheriff’s office, the generator was recovered after another man traded his plasma cutter to 25-year-old Alexander Robak for the generator. It was later discovered that the generator had been stolen, and the second man returned the generator to its owner.
Local track and field athletes prepare to compete at the Olympics
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Olympics opening ceremony begins Friday and 14 past and present Huskers have earned a spot at the Paris games, each representing a number of different countries. Six of those athletes are competing in track and field and spent countless hours training in Nebraska, preparing to make their name known on the biggest stage in the world.
Fremont resident arrested for domestic assault
Fremont police were dispatched at about 8 p.m. Wednesday to the 2700 block of Skylark Street for a domestic disturbance. After completing an investigation, Dana Lorsch, 53, of Fremont was arrested and jailed for third-degree domestic assault.
Man injured in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was injured on Friday afternoon in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln. Bennet Fire & Rescue responded just after 1 p.m. to an area near 190th Street and Yankee Hill Road, northeast of Bennet, on reports of an injury accident involving a tractor.
Annual College World Series Jello Shot Challenge brings in over $145,000 to help fight hunger
OMAHA, Neb. — The annual College World SeriesJello Shot Challenge results are in. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Now Serving. Rocco's Pizza and Cantina announced $145,477 was raised to help fight hunger. The annual event donates $2 from each Jello shot back to the food pantries of...
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