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6 things you need to know on Thursday Aug. 29 Daybreak
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 6 News Daybreak has the headlines you need to know to get your Thursday started. Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord reports that a cold front will spark storms Thursday afternoon and evening. He says that this is due to warm and humid air building in all...
Nebraska Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Thursday, Clear Skies Expected for Labor Day Weekend
Omaha, NE – Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Nebraska today, bringing a significant weather shift. The storms are likely to develop in the afternoon and evening, with the highest chances of severe weather occurring tonight. The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued alerts for potential strong thunderstorms, predicting a 50-80% chance for storms this Thursday. These storms could bring heavy rain, lightning, and possibly hail, making for a turbulent end to the week.
Alligators steal show at Nebraska State Fair’s Animal Encounter
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Alligators were the star of the show at the Wildlife Encounters Animal Encounter tent at the Nebraska State Fair. The exhibit showed multiple full grown alligators for kids to see and learn about and hatchlings that could be pet and held. “I think they are...
Blue Devils secure trio of run-rule victories, crowned Wayne softball tournament champion
A trio of games were held for each of the eight teams competing in the Wayne Softball Tournament on Saturday. From the Wayne Softball Complex, Class B Wayne hosted seven other Class C programs. The Blue Devils opened the first round with a 9-0 win in five innings over Ord,...
Thirty Nebraskans Selected for Nebraska LEAD Class 43
UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Lincoln, Neb. August 28, 2024 — The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program is pleased to announce the selection of 30 outstanding individuals who will join the program as Fellows of Nebraska LEAD Class 43. These fellows were selected based on their demonstrated leadership potential, commitment to agriculture and dedication to their communities.
Gov. Pillen Seeks Applicants for Underground Excavation Safety Committee
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications to fill positions on the Underground Excavation Safety Committee. Created through the passage of LB683 (2023), the committee is charged with reviewing complaints filed with the state fire marshal when there is an alleged violation of the Nebraska One-Call Notification System. State law requires that anyone involved in excavating or digging must call 8-1-1 to have all underground utilities identified in advance of that work.
Great Plains Health Physician Dr. Renee Engler Elected to Nebraska Medical Association Board of Directors
NORTH PLATTE, NE - Great Plains Health is proud to announce that Dr. Renee Engler, a respected member of our medical staff, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Medical Association (NMA). The Board of Directors for the NMA consists of dedicated physician leaders committed to shaping the future of medicine and embodying the values that define the association. Dr. Engler's appointment recognizes her commitment to excellence in patient care and her leadership in the medical community.
Wildcat volleyball listed #4 in AVCA/'TARAFLEX Preseason DII Top 25 Coaches Poll
WAYNE - The Wayne State College volleyball team is ranked fourth in the AVCA/TARAFLEX Preseason Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll. The Wildcats received two first-place votes and 1,003 points in voting conducted by 47 various coaches in NCAA Division II. Wayne State was 31-3 last season and captured a...
Bressler-Fest To Highlight Four Performances In September
WAYNE – In just over a week, Bressler-Fest will make a return throughout September. Along with celebrating the historic Bressler Park, live music will be provided for all ages the four Sundays following Labor Day. The stage is located in the southeast corner of the park near 9th and Lincoln.
Wildcat Women’s Golf Preseason Rated Fifth, Sayre Selected As Player To Watch
WAYNE – As the non-championship season opens in early September for the Wayne State College women’s golf team, Preseason NSIC Coaches Poll standings were announced. According to a release from Wayne State Athletics, WSC was voted to finish fifth per to the league office in Burnsville, Minnesota. WSC...
Former starting setter Rachel Walker to take up coaching for Wildcats
WAYNE, Neb. — Rachel Walker would step into a uniform for the Wayne State Wildcats in 2018, a decision that would begin a career spanning 6 years with the Wildcats. “As a freshman and sophomore, that was the biggest jump for me. [It] was just the mental game and confidence and learning. All the different things in college volleyball,” Walker said.
Shooting Ranges Available for Sight-In
Hunters may sight-in their firearms and bows for the coming seasons at any of several public and private shooting ranges listed on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website. “It is important to sight-in your firearm or bow to increase your accuracy, boost your confidence, and help prevent hunting...
CSC Student Honored to Present at National Conference
Chadron State College senior Sutton Pohlman of Stanton, Nebraska, will present a poster about his capstone course research at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) conference in Omaha in October. Assistant Professor Clint Evrard, who will travel with Pohlman, said he is excited to share the research he and Pohlman are conducting.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo mourns death of beloved siamang
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is mourning the loss of one of its stalwarts. Stewey, a 20-year-old female siamang and a staple of the Hubbard Orangutan Forest, has died, the zoo announced Wednesday. Siamangs are an endangered primate species, similar to orangutans. Stewey arrived...
Grand Island program keeps at-risk Nebraska youth out of detention facilities
A Grand Island-based organization is offering a diversion program cited in a new report as one of the most effective with at-risk youths. The intervention program is Multi-Systemic Therapy, or MST, which the Mid-Plains Center has offered for more than 20 years. In The Sentencing Project's report, MST is identified as having contributed to the 75% decline in youth incarceration between 2000 and 2022.
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