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Papillion temporarily closes recreation areas amid high waters
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Water covers the trails, trees, and bridges of four of Papillion’s recreation areas. Those include Portal Lake, Walnut Creek, Big Elk, and Prairie Creek. “I thought maybe half would be full, but I didn’t think it would all be full,” Mike Arnold, La Vista resident...
Missouri River flood impacts southeast Nebraska after overnight rain
Eastern Nebraska received several inches of rain Monday night and Tuesday morning, causing floods in the Lincoln and Omaha metro areas. According to the National Weather Service, 6.77 inches of rain fell in Papillion between 7 a.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday. Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue received 5.77 inches over the same time span.
Chasers notch third straight victory with 5-1 win against Iowa
PAPILLION – An eighth inning rally helped the Omaha Storm Chasers win their third straight game with a 5-1 victory against the Iowa Cubs Monday at Werner Park. In just the second Monday game of the season, both teams struggled offensively for the first five innings and pitching dominated as the Cubs and Chasers combined for just five hits over five shutout innings to open the game.
TWitM: Rave rakes, plus Kudrna’s career day
This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?”. This Week in the Minors: Tuesday, June 25 to Sunday, June 30.
La Vista Gives school supply drive runs through August 2
It's time for La Vista's annual school supply drive. This year's drive runs Monday, July 1 through Friday, August 2. Due to the need, we're collecting supplies for TWO La Vista schools and you can help!. Donating is easier than ever. Shop now using the Amazon Wishlist and have your...
Maverick hockey will dedicate Mike Kemp Ice during matchup against Wisconsin
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha hockey revealed its full schedule on Tuesday. The Mavericks start off on a strong note, hosting Wisconsin on Oct. 5 in an exhibition, where the Mavs will dedicate the Mike Kemp Ice in what's sure to be a special night celebrating Kemp's time as a Maverick and a Badger.
Nicer for Wednesday, Omaha looking at holiday rain chances
OMAHA, Neb. — Nicer for Wednesday, Omaha looking at holiday rain chances. Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible later Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Severe weather while possible does not look overly likely due to the timing of the rain.
Fire crews work to put out blaze in Omaha home Tuesday evening
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha firefighters battled a house fire on Tuesday evening. The fire broke out around 9 p.m. at a residence near 32nd and Hascall streets. OFD said, one cat was found, and the other was hopefully hiding somewhere. No one was hurt in the incident. OFD said...
City of Bellevue Flood Update - 8:00pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Flood update and pictures for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 8pm from the City of Bellevue and the Papio- Missouri River NRD:. The Missouri River at Omaha has dropped to 29.18 feet and continues to decline. Papio Creek system is also declining off of its peaks from last night and...
Fliers can reserve parking at Omaha's airport, saving both time and money
OMAHA, Neb. — Fliers can save a little time and money at Omaha's airport. Eppley Airfield said guests can now reserve a parking space in the Park Omaha North Economy Parking Lot, located off Abbott Drive just before the north garage entrance. Reservations can be made here. Guests can...
Creighton baseball adds former South Florida head coach, former South Carolina assistant coach to staff
OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton baseball rounded out its coaching staff on Tuesday. The Bluejays hired former South Florida head coach Billy Mohl as the Jays' pitching coach. Mike Current was hired to work with hitters and recruiting. He worked under the new head coach-in-waiting, Mark Kingston, at South Carolina.
Fireworks glitch during show after Memorial Park concert in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The fireworks didn’t go off entirely as planned last Friday night in Memorial Park. Fans enjoying this year’s annual Memorial Park concert were expecting to have the night close out with a fireworks show, but a few minutes in, everything stopped. An organizer with...
Multiple rounds of storms dump heavy rain on Omaha area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After many rounds of storms Monday and Tuesday, some parts of the Omaha area received extreme rainfall totals. This puts Omaha at 22.59 inches of total precipitation for the year of 2024, which is more than all of the precipitation in 2022 combined!. The Omaha metro...
Man accused of stabbing Uber driver, attempted to rob Omaha dollar store pleads no contest
OMAHA, Neb. — A man accused of stabbing an Uber driver and attempting to rob an Omaha dollar store reached a plea deal. William Dimas II pled no contest to attempted robbery, first-degree false imprisonment and use of a deadly weapon. According to court documents, prosecutors dropped three charges.
Flood-prevention efforts underway in Bellevue near Offutt AFB
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Overnight storms pushed the Missouri River a bit higher in the Bellevue area, preventing officials from reopening a flood gate in the flowing into the Brown River and Mud Creek. Heavy rains overnight and throughout the day Tuesday caused Mud Creek to flow over its banks,...
Omaha Mavericks Announce Exciting 2024-25 Hockey Schedule with Special Events and Top Opponents
The Omaha Mavericks have announced their full schedule for the 2024-25 season, following a successful 23-13-4 record in the previous campaign, which included a fifth NCAA Tournament berth and first NCHC Frozen Faceoff appearance. Omaha finished the 2023-24 season with a record of 23-13-4. This will be the first time...
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