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Lincoln man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl on Friday. According to the Department of Justice, 40-year-old Joe Paul Shultz of Lincoln was sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. A U.S. district judge sentenced Shultz...
Minerva 'the Marketing Dog' at the Nebraska Humane Society passes away
OMAHA, Neb. — Minerva, "the Marketing Dog," a staple at the Nebraska Humane Society died peacefully Friday morning, the shelter said on social media. "Minnie" was taken in by CEO Pam Wiese after being handed out of a car window in the shelter's parking lot and "they've been an inseparable pair since," NHS said on Facebook.
Economy in ten state region in negative territory for 12th straight month
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Recession has arrived in farm county. Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index show the regional economy in negative territory for the 12th straight month. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says bankers in the survey see their farm clients dealing with tough conditions. Goss says all eyes are now...
Spectrum releases statement on outages in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Spectrum released a statement on several outages reported in Lincoln on Friday:. “Spectrum services in Lincoln and the surrounding areas are currently being impacted by a third-party fiber cut. We are working to restore service as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers.”
ESPN’s ‘No Place Like Nebraska’ Documentary on Volleyball Premieres
ESPN's upcoming documentary, "No Place Like Nebraska," will spotlight the 2023 Cornhusker volleyball season, showcasing the transformation from a football-centric school to a powerhouse in women's volleyball. Premiering on August 25 at 4:00 p.m. CT, the film aims to celebrate the team's journey and features contributions from notable figures connected to the program. Under the leadership of Coach John Cook, the team achieved a remarkable 33-2 record and captured its fourth Big Ten title with a 19-1 record. The story also delves into the personal challenges faced by star player Harper Murray amid a social media backlash following the national championship. Cook expressed the documentary's unique insight into the team's season, including visits to players' hometowns.
Volleyball Exhibition Goes The Distance
OMAHA, Neb. -- Creighton Volleyball's annual Blue/White scrimmage went to the wire and then some as the White squad staved off a match point to win the fifth set 16-14 to earn the 3-2 victory. Scores of the match in favor of the White side were 25-16, 26-24, 21-25, 23-25, 16-14. The rally came one year after the Blue squad saved five match points in a 20-18 win over White a year ago.
Omaha officials look for more accountability on Crossroads project
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Get ready for more discussion on the development of the Crossroads Mall site. Work on the site has been travelling in the slow lane for years now. Recently, the third development partner has been named, and a new agreement is in the works to help speed things up.
Events happening in Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. LINCOLN COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS ANASTASIA. 7:30pm Fri. & Sat., 2pm Sun.; See website for ticket prices.
'Very Brazen': Driveway attack of Northwest Omaha woman shocks neighborhood
The three suspects were last seen in the neighborhood near 190th and Maple where the attack happened. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shared video hoping to help locate them as fast as possible.
Spring pool league champions honored
Local pool players were recognized for winning the Spring Session of the American Poolplayers Association 8-Ball and 9-Ball Pool Leagues. Winning the Sunday 9-Ball titles were WWDD and Elmer’s Glue, both out of Eagles Club in North Platte. Team members of WWDD include (photo, l to r) Dean Krueger,...
Fullerton family shares love, livestock, and lessons in the barn on the road to the Fair
FULLERTON, Neb. — One week from now Nebraskans will smell funnel cakes and hear the one-man band. For farm families like the Bremer girls, the State Fair is a championship venue. At 11 years old, Kinsley Bremer has probably given her cows more baths than she's been in the...
Groundbreaking set for new city Rec Center
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new and expanded city recreation center will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 21 at 1300 S. McDonald Rd., the site of the existing rec center. The partly expanded, partly new indoor rec center will be part of $52.5 million-plus in recreation improvements,...
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Breaks Ground on NFarms
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched NFarms, a precision agriculture initiative aimed at enhancing research and collaboration in ag tech. NFarms will focus on public-private partnerships and entrepreneurship, leveraging the university’s extensive research facilities. The initiative will operate on over 3,000 acres of university land, facilitating large-scale agricultural...
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