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Logan Paul helps north Omaha send Bud Crawford off for his highly anticipated return to the ring
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Terence "Bud" Crawford drew quite a crowd in north Omaha on Saturday during his hometown send-off. In two weeks, the professional boxer makes his highly anticipated return to the ring, moving up to 154 pounds and fighting for the junior middleweight title in Los Angeles on Aug. 3.
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...
California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
Knicely Done: Rad skatefest, “that’s what’s up”
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you had been a first time attendee at the recent SkateFest event at Roberts Skatepark in Omaha, you probably would have been impressed. The parking lot was jammed full, speakers boomed live music featuring local artists, and vendor tents lined the perimeter of the skate area.
Patriotism Shown by Travel Baseball Team at USSSA State Tournament
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story about eleven year old boys who not only love baseball, but America. The Saint Columbkille Crusaders dedicated this weekend's USSSA State Tournament to the military soldiers and veterans they love. On the top of their list, is two of the players' fathers, who...
Olympian and former Husker Justine Wong-Orantes excited for Paris games
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Less than a week away from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, all fifteen members of Team USA Volleyball are just starting to arrive in Paris. After seven years on the U.S. National Team, former Husker Volleyball libero Justine Wong-Orantes is looking to add...
Taryn Kloth to represent Team USA in beach volleyball, Creighton as first female Olympian
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former Creighton volleyball star Taryn Kloth is headed to Paris to compete in beach volleyball for Team USA. “Representing USA and those three letters and everything that it means,” she said. “It’s so cool.”. She just never thought it would come in beach...
MT Signs Quintan Van Wijk for 2024-25 Roster
WACO, Texas – Baylor men's tennis head coach Michael Woodson announced Friday the signing of Quintain Van Wijk, a University of Nebraska Omaha transfer from Willemstad, Curacao. "It's not often you get the opportunity to work with players that have risen to the top of multiple collegiate programs. We...
Former Pitt State Softball Player Gabby Schultz Joins Iowa Western CC Coaching Staff
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Former Pitt State Gorilla Gabby Schultz announced she will be getting into coaching joining the Iowa Western Community College Coaching Staff. Schultz played Shortstop for the Gorillas where she had an impressive career. In 2023, Schultz was the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year and a NFCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Winner. She […]
Nebraska Pride women's football team to play for national championship
OMAHA (KMTV) — The Nebraska Pride will play in the Women's Football Alliance Division II championship game in Canton, Ohio on July 26. The Pride is a women's tackle football team based in Omaha. This is their second year as a team, and they've qualified for their first national...
Gutschewski brothers prepare to make Pinnacle Bank Championship debut
OMAHA, Neb. — Luke and Trevor Gutschewski are ready to follow in their father's footsteps and make their Korn Ferry Tour debut together at the Pinnacle Bank Championship. "Ever since we were six, seven, eight years old, we play everything together," said Luke. "It'll be awesome. I couldn't think of a better place to do it."
Union Omaha midfielder with over a decade in professional soccer announces retirement effective immediately
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Omaha's midfielder, who has been playing professional soccer for 11 years, announced his retirement. Related coverage in the video above: Union Omaha stadium plans. Victor "PC" Giro has represented eight clubs and has played over 14,000 minutes during his career. "Thank you for all you've...
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