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Elderly Omaha couple facing Atlanta speeding ticket scam
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An 81-year-old Omaha man is worried sick that there’s a warrant for his arrest in a city where he’s never been in his long life. A 6 News investigation found clear evidence of a mistake. Violation notices and court letters keep coming to the...
Hastings Chamber takes over annual 'Celebration of Lights' event
HASTINGS, Neb. – The well-known annual 'Celebration of Lights' event in Hastings has a new organizing body. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it will now organize the annual event. According to a news release, the Downtown Center Association dissolved as an organization in December of...
Gary’s Super Foods location in Broken Bow closes permanently
BROKEN BOW – The Gary’s Super Foods grocery store in Broken Bow has permanently closed. A post to the store’s Facebook page on July 19 stated that the store would be closed that day for repairs and that updates would be posted. A sign has been placed on the windows of the store since, stating that it is permanently closed. No further updates had been posted to the store’s page as of early Tuesday evening.
Nebrasketball: Huskers In The 2024 Summer Olympics
Welcome back to another fun filled summer where we get to enjoy the Summer Olympics. Yes, the Olympics are back and this time they are being hosted by the delightful people of Paris, France. Yes, the home of jambon-beurre, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Louis XIV will host the 2024 Summer Olympic...
St. Mary’s Cathedral to host annual Parish Festival
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - St. Mary’s Cathedral will be hosting its annual Parish Festival on Saturday, July 27. The church is located at 112 S. Cedar St. with events running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature plenty of food, music, games, vendors, and a...
Nebraska Cornhuskers signee dominates in international play
Even before Berke Buyuktuncel has played any minutes for the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team, he’s showing what Fred Hoiberg and company can expect. And it looks like they can expect a very talented big man who can hold his own quite well in international competition. The Turkish transfer’s team...
Omaha man dies after motorcycle crash on Dodge
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have identified the motorcyclist that was involved in a crash that closed a major route through Midtown on Monday morning. OPD reported that Dhair Cruz, 22, died at the hospital on Monday afternoon from injuries. Cruz was traveling eastbound above the posted speed limit around...
Mother, nonprofit works to fund first birthing and bereavement suite at Nebraska Medical Center
OMAHA, Neb. — Hailee Koltis lost her daughter, Lainie, after just 10 hours of life. Now, she's advocating with a nonprofit, No Foot Too Small, to bring birthing and bereavement suites to Omaha to help families like hers. Methodist Women's Hospital is busy. Stephanie Bricker said the hospital delivers...
Multiple residents displaced from apartment fire in north Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — An apartment fire was extinguished in north Omaha Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived on scene near North 45th Street and Lafayette Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Officials say no one was injured in the blaze, and multiple residents were displaced. The cause of the fire remains under...
Nebraska football's virtual gridiron legacy: The Huskers' EA ratings history
After a monumental 11-year hiatus, the beloved college football video game has made its triumphant return in the form of EA Sports College Football 25. The memories of buying the game on release day, launching a dynasty with the Nebraska football program, and forming irrational attachments to players like Heisman-winning quarterback Brian Hildebrand (who I just now learned was supposed to be Joe Ganz) come flooding back. It's a nostalgic journey that we're all excited to embark on once again.
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