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Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast - Drier but muggy end to the week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A slight risk for a spotty t-shower ends around 8PM and the rest of our Thursday night looks pleasant and dry. Skies clear overnight and Friday starts off comfortable and cool with a low of 63 for the Metro. We will warm fast to a high of 88! It’ll be a hot day with highs between 85-90 for most.
6 things you need to know on Thursday Aug. 15 Daybreak
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 6 News Daybreak has the headlines you need to know to get your Thursday started. Thursday morning fire forces residents from midtown Omaha home. The Omaha Fire Department responded to an early morning fire at a home near midtown. The call came out just before 3:00...
More outrageous crime. Not in Omaha, but it certainly could be.
The rise in violent crime is everywhere. You can listen to all the statistics you want, but when it happens to you, the stats are now 100%. This couple were followed and attacked at their home after winning a jackpot at a casino in Florida. They both almost lost their lives for $3000.
Quiet and drier weather just in time for Kool-Aid Days
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - After isolated showers and storms clear out this evening, much of the night will be quiet with mainly clear skies. Out west, there will be some clouds that move in. Late in the night and into early tomorrow, there maybe some showers and isolated thunderstorms over Southwest and West Central Nebraska. These will push east southeast over Southern Nebraska and Northern Kansas through the morning. Skies will then clear out in the afternoon. Highs will be back up into the 80s to near 90° Friday afternoon. Some isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible over Western Nebraska late Friday afternoon and into the evening. As they move into Central Nebraska, they will weaken and diminish, with clearing skies coming after midnight. There may be some areas of fog early Saturday.
Typical mid August temperatures expected Thursday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Warm temperatures will continue on Thursday across Nebraska and it will still be a bit humid. Isolated thunderstorms could pop up this afternoon and one or two severe thunderstorms possible. Temperatures on Friday through the weekend will be near average with another small chance of thunderstorms late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
Community Redevelopment Authority approves largest housing development in North Platte history
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The City of North Platte Community Redevelopment Authority approved a contract that will allow work to begin on the largest housing development in North Platte history. The CRA discussed and approved the redevelopment contract for Midwest Land Development to build nearly 800 affordable, single-family homes...
Two teens sentenced in slaying of Lincoln man at Fonner Park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two 18-year-olds were sentenced Wednesday for their role in a Lincoln man’s death at Fonner Park. Austin Kelly got 18 to 38 years in prison for conspiracy to commit robbery. He could be eligible for parole in nine years. Lane Harris will spend 90...
EducationQuest awards $840,000 in grant funding to 27 Nebraska high schools
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - EducationQuest Foundation today announced that 27 Nebraska high schools have been awarded $840,000 in College Access Grant funding over the next four years to help develop and enhance programs designed to increase the number of students who go to college. EducationQuest awards College Access Grants every...
Center for preparedness holds symposia series across Nebraska
The UNMC College of Public Health’s Center for Preparedness and Emergency Response Solutions completed its 2024 Annual Symposia Series in June. A total of six events were held between March and June across the state in Bellevue, Norfolk, Kearney, Bridgeport, North Platte and Beatrice. Topics at each session included...
Extension Program connects Nebraskans with fresh produce
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - A University of Nebraska–Lincoln program is delivering fresh produce to kitchens across the Cornhusker State. Organized by Nebraska Extension as part of the Growing Together Nebraska project, SNAP-Ed and Extension Master Gardener volunteers are working to establish community gardens, increase access to fresh produce, and provide garden and nutrition education. Emily Gratopp, an associate extension educator in Lancaster County, said the project is an opportunity to promote better overall health statewide.
Term-limited Nebraska lawmakers mount what could be last push for more property tax relief
LINCOLN — Like a phoenix from the ashes, term-limited Nebraska lawmakers made what could be their last ask Thursday to revive more substantial property tax relief plans before their time in the Legislature ends. State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha outlined three options for his colleagues to consider Thursday afternoon, ahead of an expected second-round […]
Secretary of State Evnen awaits court ruling on voter registration policy
LINCOLN Neb. — Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced that the agenda item to restore voting rights for individuals with felony convictions, registered under LB53, has been removed from the August 20 State of Nebraska Board of Pardons meeting. This decision follows the Nebraska Supreme Court's acceptance of a case challenging the constitutionality of the Secretary’s instruction to cease voter registrations for individuals with felony convictions.
Tim Walz’s 2006 campaign falsely described details about his arrest for drunk driving in 1995
When Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz first ran for Congress in 2006, his campaign repeatedly made false statements about the details of his 1995 arrest for drunk and reckless driving.
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