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Tribute of Flags: Memorial Park tribute to the lives lost on 9/11
OMAHA, Neb. — Dozens of people were in Memorial Park on Saturday to begin setting up the Tribute of Flags. Thousands of flags were planted into the ground honoring the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Each flag has a description of one of the victims. "Please come...
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Introduces Croctoberfest
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium introduced a new addition to their popular Late Nights at the Zoo event series on Saturday, Croctoberfest. This new addition blends the festive spirit of Oktoberfest with the fascinating world of crocodilians. The events will be on select Thursdays in September — Sept. 12 and 26.
Cowgirls blaze to 2–0 season start at Omaha Invitational
LARAMIE, Wyo. — After a busy weekend in Nebraska for Omaha State University’s Omaha Invitational, the Cowgirls volleyball squad returns home with two wins and zero losses under their belt. The team now starts its season with a Friday win over Washington State and a Saturday victory over Omaha.
A Nebraska zoo announces birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. — There's an adorable new addition at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The zoo announced that Adama, a female pygmy hippopotamus calf, was born on June 16. Adama was born to 24-year-old mom Chomel, and the zoo said that she's "already enjoying her time swimming...
Bellevue West vs. Omaha Central | Omaha | 8-30-2024
Watch as these young athletes from high school teams, Bellevue West & Omaha Central showcase their skills, determination, and teamwork, leaving everything on the field. From nail-biting plays to heart-stopping touchdowns, this game is a must-watch for any fan of the sport.
Community celebrates Omaha staple with street renaming ceremony
OMAHA, Neb. — A local family who has been in the sweets business for decades celebrated a big milestone on Friday. Pettit's Pastry has been delivering donuts in Omaha for 70 years. It was opened in 1954 by Richard Pettit and his father. On Friday, the founder was honored...
Omaha sports teams share condolences in wake of Gaudreau Brothers’ deaths
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Supernovas and Omaha Lancers are sharing their condolences with the Gaudreau family after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau died after being struck by a drunk driver. Johnny, 31, was a winger for the Calgary Flames who played in the NHL for 10 full seasons. Matthew,...
Nebraska’s five-member congressional delegation briefs business leaders
ASHLAND, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - The five members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation briefed more than 300 of the state’s business leaders Thursday and included a warning about some economic clouds brewing over agriculture. U.S. Rep. Mike Flood of Norfolk, R-Neb., speaking at an annual event held at the...
Now Serving Omaha: Gorat's Steakhouse
OMAHA, Neb. — Getting ready to celebrate 80 years of business,Gorat's Steakhouse is eager to welcome you with quality steaks, Italian specialties, craft cocktails and other local favorites. "We actually cut and age all of our steaks in-house," General Manager Ashley Blodgett said. "We do it for a minimum...
College Volleyball (8/30): ISU, Iowa, UNI, MIzzou, Graceland, Nebraska, Creighton, KU land wins
(KMAland) -- ISU, Iowa, UNI, Mizzou, Graceland, Nebraska, Creighton and Kansas all landed wins in regional college volleyball on Friday. Check out the scoreboard and linked boxscores below. REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD. Iowa State 3 Pacific 2 https://cyclones.com/sports/womens-volleyball/stats/2024/pacific/boxscore/17256. Iowa 3 Liberty 0 https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=542706. Northern Iowa 3 FIU 0 https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=541858. Dayton 3...
No. 6 Warriors Split Final Nonconference Matches; GPAC Play Starts Wednesday
OMAHA, Neb. – Looking to close out its nonconference schedule on a high note, No. 6 Midland University took to the court at the CSM Labor Day Classic on Saturday. Opening up the day with a match against The Master's University, the teams went to a deciding set with the Warriors prevailing (25-20, 25-20, 18-25, 12-25, 15-7). The final match of the day saw a ranked meeting as No. 23 University of Providence lined up on the other side of the net. The Warriors dropped the match in straight sets (25-17, 25-21, 25-23) and finished nonconference play with a 4-6 record.
New Rankings for Omaha and Nebraska
The City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska frequently score well on national lists. Today we highlight a couple of the most recent rankings. Omaha ranked #38 on Fortune’s third annual list Best Places to Live for Families. According to the Fortune’s report, “A great place to live...
A Bill to Alleviate Our Child Care Crisis
Experts are calling it a “child care crisis.” We have too few child care workers, too few child care providers, and too many parents seeking care that can’t be found. Nine counties in Nebraska don’t have a single licensed child care facility. Tuition at child care centers is more expensive than tuition at the University of Nebraska. And the problem, sadly, is only getting worse.
Livestock raised in school to be shown at Neb. State Fair
YORK, Neb. — You may think York FFA students were educated in a barn, but it's the livestock that have made their way into the school. Rachelle Staehr and Jason Hirschfeld, York FFA advisors, sows farrowing on the grounds is just part of the educational experience. Staehr is the...
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