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Elderly Omaha couple facing Atlanta speeding ticket scam
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An 81-year-old Omaha man is worried sick that there’s a warrant for his arrest in a city where he’s never been in his long life. A 6 News investigation found clear evidence of a mistake. Violation notices and court letters keep coming to the...
Nebrasketball: Huskers In The 2024 Summer Olympics
Welcome back to another fun filled summer where we get to enjoy the Summer Olympics. Yes, the Olympics are back and this time they are being hosted by the delightful people of Paris, France. Yes, the home of jambon-beurre, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Louis XIV will host the 2024 Summer Olympic...
St. Mary’s Cathedral to host annual Parish Festival
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - St. Mary’s Cathedral will be hosting its annual Parish Festival on Saturday, July 27. The church is located at 112 S. Cedar St. with events running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature plenty of food, music, games, vendors, and a...
Nebraska Cornhuskers signee dominates in international play
Even before Berke Buyuktuncel has played any minutes for the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team, he’s showing what Fred Hoiberg and company can expect. And it looks like they can expect a very talented big man who can hold his own quite well in international competition. The Turkish transfer’s team...
Omaha man dies after motorcycle crash on Dodge
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have identified the motorcyclist that was involved in a crash that closed a major route through Midtown on Monday morning. OPD reported that Dhair Cruz, 22, died at the hospital on Monday afternoon from injuries. Cruz was traveling eastbound above the posted speed limit around...
Mother, nonprofit works to fund first birthing and bereavement suite at Nebraska Medical Center
OMAHA, Neb. — Hailee Koltis lost her daughter, Lainie, after just 10 hours of life. Now, she's advocating with a nonprofit, No Foot Too Small, to bring birthing and bereavement suites to Omaha to help families like hers. Methodist Women's Hospital is busy. Stephanie Bricker said the hospital delivers...
Nebraska football's virtual gridiron legacy: The Huskers' EA ratings history
After a monumental 11-year hiatus, the beloved college football video game has made its triumphant return in the form of EA Sports College Football 25. The memories of buying the game on release day, launching a dynasty with the Nebraska football program, and forming irrational attachments to players like Heisman-winning quarterback Brian Hildebrand (who I just now learned was supposed to be Joe Ganz) come flooding back. It's a nostalgic journey that we're all excited to embark on once again.
DCB legion baseball aiming for another state title run under new coach
BOELUS, Neb. (KSNB) - Dannebrog-Cairo-Boelus, or DCB for short, is last year’s Class C legion baseball state runner-up. The squad has several new faces, as well as a new coach, Scott Fries, who led the juniors the past few seasons. He takes over for Joe Noakes, who led the team to the last four state championship games, winning two titles.
Kimball residents debate with city council over new ordinances
KIMBALL -- The City Council received pushback from community members in the most recent meeting about changes to city ordinances. In the July 16 meeting, the council approved to update the city code related to unsafe buildings and property maintenance. City Attorney Matt Turman said the city code on unsafe...
Seven veterans awarded quilts of valor
Seven veterans received Quilts of Valor Sunday morning in a presentation that was held before the start of ceremonies at the North Platte Pow Wow. The heavy, elaborate quilts are handmade to provide comfort and show appreciation to those who were willing to put their lives on the line in service to our country.
*** WATCH *** AN EVENING OF VIOLENCE: GUNSHOTS, ASSAULTS, KNUCKLEHEADS ON THE LOOSE…
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – It was a Tuesday evening of violence where Barnstable Police had their hands full with reports of gunshots, assaults, and knuckleheads doing what they do best. As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, shortly after...
Catch these Game and Parks Education Events in August
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in August. Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks, except one is not required to park in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances.
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