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Omaha, Council Bluffs crews dispatched to overnight fires
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Fire crews in Omaha and Council Bluffs were kept busy knocking down fires early Tuesday morning. The first one happened just after midnight at a house near 34th Street and Avenue F in Council Bluffs. It wasn’t immediately clear whether anyone was in the house at...
The Nebraska Cornhuskers shouldn't have followed Mike Gundy's lead
Following Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star Harper Murray’s punishment for DUI, M.I.P. and shoplifting apparently won’t include missing any time during the Huskers’ regular season. So says head coach John Cook. On Monday night, Cook issued a statement not long after Murray was sentenced to 9 months of...
Family remembers the kindness of Omaha man killed in hit-and-run, still seeking justice
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More than a week and still no arrests have been made in the hit-and-run that killed 56-year-old Robert Mummert. It happened Saturday July 13th around 2:30 in the morning near South 90th and L Streets. Police said he got off his motorcycle to clear debris from the road.
Axe Holes Kearney introduces new Glow in the Dark Paint Splatter Room
KEARNEY — Axe Holes Kearney, the premier destination for fun filled enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce the addition of a brand-new Glow in the Dark Paint Splatter Room to its lineup of unique entertainment experiences. This innovative and fun-filled activity is set to become a must-visit attraction for residents...
Athlete of the Week: Zaiyahn Ornelas
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Zaiyahn Ornelas is a two-time NSAA State Wrestling Champion at Wilber-Clatonia High School. He went undefeated as both a freshman and sophomore with the Wolverines. Now, he’s proving he can win at the national level. Last week in Fargo, Ornelas reached the finals of the...
CAPRON CAPTURES JUNIOR GOLD TITLE
Incoming Husker freshman bowler Karina Capron took home the U18 title at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday evening. Capron, the U12 2017 Junior Gold Champion, qualified for match play in sixth after five qualifying rounds. In matches of two games total pinfall, Capron defeated Maggie Smith 427-295, Amanda Lang 394-391 and Melia Mitskavich 395-373 before facing Kaitlyn Stull in a match to decide the placements for the tv show. Capron fell to Stull 441-414 and earned the second-place spot in the finals.
Lincoln man caught with nearly 2 pounds of meth gets 20 years in prison
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln man was sentenced Monday after being caught with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine. Victor Aaron Gonzales, 39, got 20 years in federal prison with a five-year term of supervised release. In November 2022, investigators searched two homes in Lincoln that were associated with...
6th Annual "Rumble by the River" set for August 2nd
North Platte, Neb. - Teammates Mentoring is gearing up for the 6th Annual "Rumble by the River" which is a contest between the North Platte High School softball team taking on the North Platte High School Baseball team. The event is taking place at Dowhower Softball Complex on August 2nd...
Former Doane track star qualifies for 2024 Paralympics
CRETE, Neb. -- Former Doane track and field athlete Taleah Williams qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Williams will represent Team USA in the long jump as she makes her third appearance at the Paralympic Games, having competed in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and Tokyo in 2020. Williams competed...
Hastings man dies while in-custody of the Adams County Jail
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Hastings man has died while in custody at the Adams County Jail. The Adams County Attorney’s Office and the Adams County Sheriff’s Department issued a joint statement confirming 55-year-old James Knight, Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell shortly before 5 a.m. Medical personnel were called to the scene and pronounced him dead.
Mother turns tragedy into strength, advocates for families who experience infant loss
OMAHA, Neb. — One mother's tragedy is giving her the strength to speak up and advocate for others. Hailee Koltis is hoping to bring a one-of-a-kind birthing and bereavement suite to Omaha, hoping it can help families welcome and say goodbye to their babies. "It's almost like a stranger...
Bennet teen suspected of causing major train derailment
Bennet, Neb. — A Bennet teen is accused of causing a train derailment in Bennet earlier this year. The 17-year-old male has not been formally charged, but in a search warrant, he is accused of criminal mischief over $5,000 related to a derailment involving a BNSF train on April 21 in Bennet.
Elkhorn Pool closes following vandalism
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Elkhorn Pool is temporarily closed after broken glass was found on the property. City of Omaha Pools made the announcement Monday afternoon. Staff at the pool must now drain, clean, and refill the pool before opening again. They said that this process takes several days...
PAW Patrol pups to take over Pinnacle Bank Arena this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The PAW Patrol pups will be stopping at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln this fall for three live shows. Fans will get to see the PAW Patrol pups in the PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” shows on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
'Uncomfortable' conditions likely over next several months in Colorado
The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center has released their prediction in regard to temperature and precipitation for the next three months – and relatively uncomfortable conditions are likely. According to the NWS seasonal temperature outlook, August through October is expected to be warmer-than-normal around much of the United States, with some of the highest-above-norm temperatures expected in Colorado. Western Colorado, in particular, should be especially hot. Meanwhile, a large...
Supreme Court declines to halt former Colorado official’s trial on charges related to election security breach
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request from a former Colorado county clerk to halt her upcoming trial on charges stemming from her alleged involvement in an apparent security breach at the county’s election offices in 2021.
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