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Wayne State beach volleyball lands three players on CSC Academic All-District At-Large Team
WAYNE - The Wayne State College beach volleyball team had three players named to the 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District At-Large Women’s Team. Senior Jordan McCormick was a repeat selection and advances to the Academic All-American ballot while juniors Taya Beller and Allie Petry both earned Academic All-District honors.
Video: Dr. Davies offers his welcome as interim chancellor
Last week, Dele Davies, MD, became interim chancellor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after serving 12 years as UNMC’s chief academic officer. As Interim Chancellor, Dr. Davies shared this message with the faculty, staff and students of UNMC. “I am very excited to see what we will...
Three Teens Hurt in Wakefield Township Crash
(KNSI) — Three teenagers were hurt following a crash in Wakefield Township Wednesday evening. According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Department, the teens were in a pickup truck heading east on Red Cedar Road and were approaching a curve when the driver crossed the center line, went off the road, hit a tree, and came to rest in a wooded area.
Lincoln Police evacuate hundreds of kids from Antelope Park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Police had to clear Antelope Park on Sunday night after hundreds of kids gathered to watch a YouTube star play basketball. LPD says it was notified on Saturday that the event would happen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. However, the location was changed at...
Omaha family confirms teenage daughter found safe
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha family reports teen daughter is safe after she was reported missing on July 1. Plastering missing posters throughout Omaha, Frank Lovings said he and his family just want to know his daughter is safe. Lovings said no one has heard from his 16-year-old daughter,...
TRAIL HAZARD: Young biker in Elmwood Park shares experience after crash on trail
All the rain in the last few weeks has impacted several areas including this trail at Elmwood Park. A young biker says he almost went into the creek after hitting several large bumps along the trail.
Grimm & Odson Higher In The Zone
• NRG Media Sports-Talk KOZN-AM (1620 The Zone)/Omaha is excited to announce two newly created positions “that will take The Zone to a new level of excellence — and the two new leaders who will make this happen.”. In making the big announcement, OM Steve King said, “Please...
FBI Data Reveals the 3 Most Dangerous Cities in Nebraska
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, friendly people, and strong agricultural economy, is not immune to the challenges of crime and safety. According to recent FBI data, three cities in the Cornhusker State stand out as the most dangerous, with high rates of violent and property crimes. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the FBI’s findings and explore the factors contributing to these cities’ crime rates.
Record-breaking travel day: TSA braces for busiest screening ever after holiday
OMAHA, Neb. — As post-holiday celebrations wind down, millions of Americans are gearing up for travel by air and road, marking what experts predict to be the busiest day ever for TSA screenings. Expectations for travel are soaring above 3 million passengers, passing the previous record set just weeks...
Melanin Market Omaha highlights minority-owned businesses
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Food, clothing, lawn care—even health care services—it was all on display at 12th and Nicholas streets for Melanin Market Omaha’s event Saturday. It was the chance for small businesses owned by people of color from the metro—and even as far away as Des Moines, Iowa—to show what they have to offer.
Crash on JFK in Omaha sends one person to hospital in critical condition
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a single-car accident late Saturday. Omaha Police tell 6 News a Nissan Rogue was headed south on the Kennedy Freeway near the Gilmore Avenue bridge when it left the roadway and hit the outside median barrier, then crossed all three lanes and hit the inside barrier where it came to rest. The driver and sole occupant was taken to Nebraska Medicine.
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