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Applications for Nebraska Supreme Court chief justice due Sept. 13; public interviews Oct. 4
LINCOLN — Applicants seeking the chief justice seat on the Nebraska Supreme Court will have three weeks to throw their hat in the ring ahead of public interviews in October. Chief Justice Michael Heavican announced Wednesday he would retire from the Supreme Court effective Oct. 31, after 18 years on the court. Nebraskans seeking his position […]
Family fights for continued awareness of dyslexia, grateful for eight years of Nebraska legislation
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) -Norah Schmidt loves reading, particularly dystopia and romance novels, but the high school senior recalls when that wasn’t always the case because of a learning disability: dyslexia. Norah, 17, remembers being pulled out of class for timed readings where staff would hold a stopwatch and...
Troopers Ready to Protect Fairgoers at Nebraska State Fair
August 23, 2024 (Grand Island, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Fair is officially underway. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be hard at work keeping the event safe for all. The fair will run through Labor Day, September 2, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “The State Fair...
Sophomore Middle Blocker Dominates Nebraska Volleyball Scrimmage
Andi Jackson dazzled in the Huskers' Red-White volleyball scrimmage Saturday night. She also received Lifter of the Year honors in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Omaha Police investigating North Omaha shooting
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police are investigating a shooting that injured one at 25th and Ames, a statement said. Officers responded to multiple ShotSpotter alerts near 25th and Ames and 25th and Taylor Street at 4:12 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, the statement said they encountered numerous shell casings.
UTEP sticking its head in Nebraska football lion's mouth with Dylan Raiola taunt
With Week 0 officially in the books, it’s time for Nebraska football fans to turn their attention to the season opener against the UTEP Miners. The good news there is that it won’t be too hard to focus on the Conference USA squad considering its fans keep trying to poke the bear.
Offutt air show draws 32,000 amidst challenging conditions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- As Offutt Air Force Base’s “Defense of Freedom Air and Space Show” returned for the first time since 2018, organizers faced challenges while moving people to and from the show. In a statement from Offutt Air Force Base, organizers said they have learned...
Two people injured after being hit by car
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were taken to the hospital after being hit by a car early Sunday morning. It happened near 30th street and California plaza, just before 1:00 a.m. When authorities arrived to the scene they found two people injured. According to Omaha dispatch, the two people...
Omaha Residents Warned of 110° Heat Index Monday as Heat Wave Continues
Omaha, NE – Extreme heat is set to persist in Omaha through the weekend, culminating in a 110° heat index on Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns residents to prepare for the dangerous conditions, urging caution. The excessive heat warning covers the Omaha region from Sunday afternoon...
Snake-bit ex-Nebraska football QB loses starting job battle with third team
It was short-lived, but there really was a time when Chubba Purdy-mania gripped Nebraska football nation. Then Dylan Raiola signed with the Huskers and it became apparent that there wasn’t really room for the former Florida State transfer and off he went. Purdy transferred first to San Jose State,...
Steel Goes Vertical at Med Center CORE Building
Steel beams are going vertical on the southwest corner of Farnam Street & Saddle Creek Road. That’s where constructino is taking place on the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Campus Operations and Research Excellence building. When it’s complete, the 6-story building will have floors dedicated for both administrative and research purposes.
'Get to see themselves represented': Voices in Alliance puts on shows featuring LGBTQIA+ stories, actors
OMAHA, Neb. — Bringing representation to the stage, Voices in Alliance is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to telling LGBTQIA+ stories in the metro and casting actors who are like the characters they play. The lights are on. The stage is set, and the actors are doing warm-ups. "I...
Jackrabbit Run Golf Course asking for more money to help with maintenance issues
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Jackrabbit Run Golf Course is asking for more money to be added to their budget from the Grand Island City Council in order to fix several maintenance problems on their course. At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, management with the golf course asked for...
Omaha landlord loses appeal to Nebraska Supreme Court for code violations
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha landlord has lost his appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court after being found guilty of municipal code violations, court documents said Friday. Kay Anderson was cleared from 95 of 99 misdemeanor counts and was sentenced to probation due to those violations. Anderson appealed that sentencing to the Nebraska Supreme Court.
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