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A Nebraska zoo announces birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. — There's an adorable new addition at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The zoo announced that Adama, a female pygmy hippopotamus calf, was born on June 16. Adama was born to 24-year-old mom Chomel, and the zoo said that she's "already enjoying her time swimming...
'My heart broke': Local hockey community mourning death of former player
OMAHA, Neb. — The sudden death of two brothers shakes the hockey community. The National Hockey League calls the loss of 31-year-old Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau an unimaginable tragedy. Officials said he and his brother, 29-year-old Matthew Gaudreau, were killed when a vehicle hit them while riding bikes in New Jersey Thursday.
Christopherson: Stadium stairs, Polar Bears and a walk of gratitude as Husker hope floats
The walk is not for show. There's a purpose to it. It's the walk that takes place some two hours, 15 minutes before kickoff when the busses empty and that reminder Matt Rhule wants his team to carry engulfs the senses. How could it not?. Husker coaches and players are...
Nebraska football: Shedeur Sanders and company show there's plenty to fear
The Nebraska football team is no doubt going to be focusing on UTEP this week, but it’s almost certain that there are plenty of Husker coaches that are taking a long look at next Saturday’s opponent. The Colorado Buffaloes showed what kind of team they are yet again...
Now Serving Omaha: Gorat's Steakhouse
OMAHA, Neb. — Getting ready to celebrate 80 years of business,Gorat's Steakhouse is eager to welcome you with quality steaks, Italian specialties, craft cocktails and other local favorites. "We actually cut and age all of our steaks in-house," General Manager Ashley Blodgett said. "We do it for a minimum...
OPPD customers experience power outages Thursday evening
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Public Power District reported over 1700 customers without customers on Thursday evening asstorms roll through the metro. As of 6:30 p.m. there were 254 without power. As of 5:30 p.m., there were 1,743 customers without power. The cause of the outage that left 1,699...
South Omaha squatting: Vacant homes left behind by redevelopment project
OMAHA, Neb. — A pocket of South Omaha is known to residents at Sheelytown, an area southeast of Hanscom Park, just under Interstate 480. Residents remember looking out for one another and their kids. Demolition and restoration are now on the mind of a city council member after 26...
Nebraska State Patrol readies up for busy Labor Day weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Patrol troopers are readying up for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend. “This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor Day weekend,” said Col. John Bolduc, NSP superintendent. “As we close out the summer travel season, let’s work together to make this a safe weekend on the roads so that everyone reaches their destinations safely.”
Nebraska-Kearney Wins Inaugural Good Life Trophy
Nebraska-Kearney drove 86 yards in eight plays on the game’s opening possession for its first touchdown and connected on a 50-yard bomb in the second quarter for the game’s only other TD en route to topping Chadron State 18-6 when those teams opened Nebraska’s 2024 college football schedule Thursday night in Chadron.
Lincoln man arrested for DUI after crashing truck hauling diesel fuel
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man accused of drunk driving and crashing a truck hauling diesel fuel Thursday evening was lodged in Lancaster County Jail. The incident occurred near South 54th Street and Bennet Road shortly after 6:15 p.m., according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and...
Kearney man pleads no contest in armed robbery and vehicle theft case
Kearney, Neb. — A Kearney man facing charges in an armed robbery and vehicle theft has taken a plea deal. Ronnie Swartz, 27, pleaded no contest Monday to aiding and abetting robbery, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and obstructing a peace officer. In exchange for his plea, charges...
Counterfeit bills used at multiple business in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln residents may want to check their cash after police say counterfeit bills were used at several businesses in the city. Lincoln Police is investigating four counterfeit money cases, three of which occurred on Tuesday. A counterfeit $20 bill was used in a Scooter’s drive-thru near...
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