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Man on Laramie County’s ‘Most Wanted’ List Captured in Colorado
Another fugitive on the Laramie County Sheriff's Office's "Most Wanted" list has been captured. According to Public Information Officer Brandon Warner, Ryan Bixler was picked up Tuesday night, Aug. 27 in Douglas County, Colorado. Warner didn't have any other information about Bixler's capture. Laramie County Deputies Are Still Looking for...
WCCA Board welcomes Lehl of Minatare as new District 3 representative
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the District 3 vacancy has been filled by Starr Lehl of Minatare. Lehl was sworn in at the August Board of Governor's meeting. Lehl will serve the remaining term of former District 3 representative Misty Curtis, who resigned to accept the WNCC Alliance Campus Director position.
AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' in Nebraska and Iowa for Labor Day Weekend
OMAHA, NE, (August 29, 2024) — As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Nebraska, Iowa and other select states (see below), offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.
Alligators steal show at Nebraska State Fair’s Animal Encounter
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Alligators were the star of the show at the Wildlife Encounters Animal Encounter tent at the Nebraska State Fair. The exhibit showed multiple full grown alligators for kids to see and learn about and hatchlings that could be pet and held. “I think they are...
Thirty Nebraskans Selected for Nebraska LEAD Class 43
UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Lincoln, Neb. August 28, 2024 — The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program is pleased to announce the selection of 30 outstanding individuals who will join the program as Fellows of Nebraska LEAD Class 43. These fellows were selected based on their demonstrated leadership potential, commitment to agriculture and dedication to their communities.
Two Plane Crashes In Northeast NE Within Hour Of Each Other
Two different small planes crashed into fields in northeast Nebraska and killed at least one person. The two crashes happened less than half an hour apart around 9:30 a.m. Monday. First a Rans S-19 plane crashed near Crofton. Then a Piper PA-28-140 airplane crashed near Wayne a short time later. The Nebraska State Patrol said the pilot died in the Crofton crash, and no one else was aboard that plane. The Wayne County Sheriff did not immediately release details of the crash his office is investigating.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo mourns death of beloved siamang
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is mourning the loss of one of its stalwarts. Stewey, a 20-year-old female siamang and a staple of the Hubbard Orangutan Forest, has died, the zoo announced Wednesday. Siamangs are an endangered primate species, similar to orangutans. Stewey arrived...
Authorities investigating fatal crash in Fremont
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - Police and Nebraska State Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash reported Wednesday afternoon in a Fremont neighborhood. Few details were available about the 1:37 p.m. crash, but police were warning the public to avoid the area near 20th and Broad streets as the investigation continued.
Omaha man has master’s degree from defunct college restored after record of it was lost
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Before he could deploy to Afghanistan and counsel soldiers in a warzone, then-Army Chaplain Maj. Vince Hardy needed a master’s degree, so he earned one at Grace University in Omaha. “The Army was aware that I completed a master’s and they allowed me to come...
Big Sports Radio Talks Nebraska Football with Kaleb Henry: Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola, Difference Makers
The Nebraska football season is nearly here and previews continue, the latest from Big Sports Radio who spoke with Kaleb Henry about where the Huskers are headed into the 2024 campaign.
Lindsay Krause Shines in Husker Volleyball's Season Opener Against No. 9 Kentucky
Nebraska volleyball earned a 3-1 win over Kentucky to open the season at the AVCA First Serve Showcase in Louisville Tuesday. One of the shining stars for the Huskers was Lindsay Krause.
Lincoln Police honor fallen investigator with blood drive on fourth anniversary of his shooting
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - This week marks four years since Investigator Luis ‘Mario’ Herrera was shot in the line of duty. It’s a somber time for the Lincoln Police Department and community. “Many of us remember that day vividly, along with the relationships we shared with Mario....
PMC Therapy Department, PALS Program To Host Color Run/Walk
WAYNE – Therapy Department officials at Providence Medical Center and the PALS (Pushing All LimitS) program will host their inaugural 5K/One-Mile Color Run/Walk in late September. According to a release, the event is scheduled for Saturday, September 21 at 8 a.m. at Providence Medical Center (1200 Providence Road). All...
Four Blue Devils With Multiple Hits, Sammi Gubbels Fans Eight In Complete Game Victory
WAYNE – For the third time and fifth game, Wayne High competed on their home diamond. From the Wayne Softball Complex, Wayne High hosted O’Neill on Tuesday. A strong second inning allowed Wayne High to set the tone early en route to a 9-1 win in five innings. The Blue Devils have now won four straight to improve to 4-1 on the season. O’Neill fell to 2-3.
Memorial Stadium gears up for Husker season with new security changes
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Memorial Stadium is working to implement new security changes ahead of the season. 10/11 NOW had a chance to see those new features up-close for the first time on Tuesday. They will start utilizing newer types of metal detectors at each gate, that are much more...
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