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Man caught on camera using car to smash into other cars in Benson
OMAHA, Neb. — Late Saturday night, a man was caught on camera smashing a car into other parked cars in a parking lot in Benson. It happened around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night. An eyewitness at the scene caught the whole scene on camera on their phone. That witness shared the video with KETV.
Deadline Approaches to Register for Ag and Economic Development Summit
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for this summer’s Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Friday, July 26. This year’s event covers three days and includes breakout sessions on talent...
Deputies investigate deadly wrong-way crash leaving two people dead
Douglas County, Neb. — Around 2:38 a.m. on Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was called out to a personal injury accident on Hwy 275 North of Pawnee Rd. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles that collided head on in the southbound lanes. They said their preliminary investigation...
Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which owns the resort in Grand Island, and plans to establish a multi-track quarter horse racing circuit in western Nebraska.
Community Crops providing opportunities for new Americans to build farming businesses
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Since 2003, part of their effort to make a difference in the lives of others, Community Crops has been renting out plots of land to help locals create sustainable farming businesses. Starting with a single community garden, the nonprofit now has 14 gardening and farming sites...
Spot storms Monday; slow warm up all week
A few scattered showers and storms are possible on Monday. Severe weather is not anticipated with this round. Below is what our latest StormCast model run is showing for the timing of the storms on Monday. Highs will depend a little bit on the extent of the cloud cover, but...
Team TMCO wins CSG men’s basketball championship
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - TMCO capped a 5-0 weekend at the Cornhusker State Games with a 67-62 win over Bison in the gold medal game. Jason Towery made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:00 left and TMCO never looked back in the championship performance. TMCO, otherwise known as Cloud 9, ended the Bison’s 3-year reign at the CSGs.
Wrestling: Team Nebraska Impresses in Fargo in Greco-Roman Behind Finalist Ornelas
After the 16U and Junior Freestyle portion at the Fargo National Championships, we did a big write-up for you outlining the performances of Nebraska’s commit Cade Ziola, some of the possible targets for Nebraska, and some in-state talent that turned some heads. Between both freestyle age groups, Team Nebraska...
Riders Traveling for RAGBRAI Faced Cancellations and Flight Delays Due to Global IT Outage
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Effects from last week’s global IT outage are impacting the travel plans of RAGBRAI riders, KCCI’s Pepper Purpura reported. Hundreds of travelers tried to find their way to the Midwest for the start of the event on Sunday morning in Glenwood. Airlines reported...
North Platte Trails Networks Hosts Whitakers Way 5k & 10k
North Platte, NE -- The North Platte Trails Network is proud to present the Whitaker’s Way 5k and 10k on Saturday, August 3, 2024 starting at 7:30 a.m. The event will include a competitive 5k and 10k that features a beautiful gravel run alongside the North Platte Canal. Registration is now open at www.platteriverfitness.com/whitaker.
RAGBRAI Continues Today Through, Elliott, Griswold, Lewis With a Final Stop in Atlantic
(Atlantic) This morning, thousands of cyclists are leaving Red Oak for a 40.1-mile trip to their final destination in Atlantic. Day 2 of the RAGBRAI will pass through Elliott, Griswold, and Lewis before the overnight stop. Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith advises those venturing out today to visit atlanticragbrai.com. From there, scroll down to find an interactive map that shows street closures, no parking areas, and entertainment details.
Motorcycle Crash in Council Bluffs Claims One Life
(Council Bluffs) A motorcycle driver died from injuries suffered in a crash in Council Bluffs on Saturday. Council Bluffs Police say the accident happened around 3:04 p.m. at S. 17th and 2nd Avenue. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of a truck at the intersection. Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue, along with Council Bluffs Police, arrived at the location, and the driver of the motorcycle was transported to UNMC, where he has since passed away from the injuries he sustained from the accident. Authorities did not release the name.
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