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Hospitals in Omaha area weigh in on how global tech issue is affecting them
OMAHA, Neb. — Hospitals in the Omaha area are responding to the global technology outage. Read the latest on the outage here. Below are the responses from the hospital who have responded to our request for comment:. CHI Health. "Like many other organizations and industries, some facilities within CHI...
Plans moving forward for Union Omaha Stadium
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three developers are now in charge of designing the new Downtown Union Omaha Soccer Stadium. Martie Cordaro, Union Omaha President, announced the status of the project on Thursday. “We want to be clear, this isn’t just about building another sports venue,” Cordaro said. The...
Dr. Vrbicky speaks on obesity crisis
One of the most severe health crises people encounters is obesity. That’s according to Dr. Vrbicky, who has been in the Norfolk area for 41 years. He told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffery Steffen that it’s estimated 73% of Americans are overweight or obese. "We are killing our...
Dryer catches fire at Omaha healthcare laundry service
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at a professional laundry service in South Omaha on Saturday morning. Omaha Fire reported that a dryer caught fire at Ameritex Services, a healthcare laundry service located near 20th and Poppleton streets. Firefighters were on-scene at 8:44 a.m....
Lincoln pedestrian hit by car passes away at hospital
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a crash Saturday that left one pedestrian dead. First responders were called to the intersection of Sun Valley Boulevard and West O Street at 11:45 a.m. for a pedestrian hit by a car. LPD said the victim was transported...
Nebraska football expected to secure commitment from top recruit DL target
The Nebraska football team looks like they might be about to officially haul in a top defensive recruiting target. In fact, it’s entirely possible considering the little hints Husker coaches have been giving this week that they already have. Even if he isn’t officially in the fold for the...
Five-star offensive tackle names Nebraska as a top school
A top class of 2026 offensive lineman has cut his list of finalists, and Nebraska made the list. Jackson Cantwell is a five-star offensive tackle for Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri. Cantwell cut the number of offers he’s currently considering in half. Nebraska is listed among the 14 finalists the tackle named earlier in the week. Cantwell excels at sports other than football as well. During his freshman year in high school, he threw the shotput 62-0.5 feet, good enough for the third longest all-time for a freshman. It should be no surprise that Cantwell would excel at the shotput. His father,...
Spoiler On Future Plans For The Bloodline
This week WWE Friday Night SmackDown took place from the Chi Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska and WWE taped two episodes of the show. During the tapings for next week’s episode a gauntlet match was held to determine the number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship and The Bloodline picked up the win to earn the title shot.
Nebraska football could have a secret weapon in pursuit of 5-star OT
While it hasn’t resulted in many high-profile commitments yet, Nebraska football has made a habit of being in the thick of the race for several of the top offensive line prospects in the country. It looks like the Huskers are once again among the top contenders for a 5-star...
Huskers projected to land four-star defensive lineman
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been projected to land a four-star prospect and class of 2025 recruit. Kade Pietrzak is a defensive lineman for Sheyenne High School in West Fargo, ND. Pietrzak is currently ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state of North Dakota for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Bryan Munson of the On3 Network has projected an expert prediction for the Husker to receive Pietzak’s commitment. Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas State are believed to be in the running. The Huskers class of 2025 holds 16 commitments and is ranked No. 28 nationwide. The Cornhuskers have also been making a series of offers to 2026 recruits but have not received any commitment. No timetable has been announced for when Kade Pietrzak will announce his decision. Nebraska insider @BryanMunson_ has logged an expert prediction for the Huskers to land 4-star DL Kade Pietrzak🌽 Read: https://t.co/h3ymGBw4Dz pic.twitter.com/NQuGBgGl2o — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 18, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska to host class of 2026 offensive lineman at the end of the month
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are preparing to host a class of 2026 offensive linemen at the end of the month. Hudson Parliament is a 6-foot-4, 285-pound prospect from Brandon Valley High School in Brandon, SD. Parliament made headlines earlier this month with his performance at Nebraska’s Friday Night Lights camp. That performance earned him a scholarship offer from the Cornhuskers. He has been a popular name on the recruiting trail with offers this offseason from Iowa, Iowa State, and Minnesota. Nebraska’s class of 2026 still holds no commitments, but a flurry of recent offers hopes to change that. #GBR 🌽 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hgCDaAiUcq — Hudson Parliament (@Hud_Parliament) June 28, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
A Nebraska man stormed out after a heated argument with his husband. Eight months later, he’s still missing
Every night before Tyler Goodrich’s father goes to bed, he prays for answers about his missing son. “I stand at the window and I beg him for answers,” Lonnie Goodrich says about his son Tyler. “I beg him to come home.”. Tyler was 35 years old when...
Wymore Area Livestock show provides a warm up for Gage Co. Fair
WYMORE, NEB. - Practice makes perfect, it’s a saying old as time. On Thursday night, participants in area livestock showing got to do just that, in a pre fair livestock show. “It’s just a chance to get the animals out in the ring with animals and have one chance...
Shelby storeowner makes a mark on main street with ‘just a little bit of everything’
SHELBY, Neb. (KOLN) - At Hometown Table & Exchange, the coffee drinks are named after the kids in Shelby, who helped the owner develop the flavors. “A lot of the drinks are inspired by the kids from school here in the area that kind of gave me the different flavors to go with,” said Amanda Thelen, the owner. “So they inspired me and made my menu kind of.”
Now Serving Omaha: Dumpling Empire
OMAHA, Neb. — Brand new in Ralston,Dumpling Empire (5413 S 72nd St.) is looking to be your go-to destination for dumplings, wontons, stir fry, buns, and much more. "All the noodles you can find are handmade," said assistant manager Keen Pei. "All the dumplings and the buns, we handmake that in front of the customer."
Meet Eden, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Eden is 9 years old and doesn’t want to spend her golden years at a shelter. Can she come home with you?. She still has plenty of love to...
July 15: Omaha Public Schools Board of Education
The Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Board of Education received several reports at its July 15 meeting, including the 2022-23 graduation and dropout report and the suspension and expulsion report. The data and strategies presented aim to enhance graduation rates and student behavior, with a focus on early intervention and continuous improvement.
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