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City Council votes to create new taxing district for 54th Street development
QUINCY — After the city tabled a proposed sales tax for an Omaha developer to build a new restaurant hub complex at 54th and Broadway, the Quincy City Council voted to create a new $1 million tax incentive to support the effort. The resolution will create the 54th Street...
One Hurt In Midtown Omaha Crash
The investigation continues after one person is injured in a traffic crash in Midtown Omaha. Omaha Police Accident Investigators say it happened early Tuesday morning near a construction zone around 72nd and Hickory Streets. A car ended up on its top, and one person was taken to a hospital. (Picture...
City Council approves Garner Industries’ move to new Lincoln location
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Garner Industries will soon move to a new location in northeast Lincoln following the City Council’s approval during their meeting on Monday. Lincoln City Council members gathered to discuss a variety of topics — including whether to approve Garner Industries’ movement to another part of the city.
Phillips woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her Minden employer
MINDEN, Neb. — A Phillips woman is in trouble after being accused of stealing money from her employer to buy cars. Kearney County Court records say Abigail Cronin, 28, is charged with two counts of felony theft and one count of misdemeanor theft. According to an arrest affidavit, the...
Man arrested for robbery, obstruction
On Thursday morning at around 10, Norfolk Police responded to the 1300 block of Impala Drive for a report of an assault. According to Capt. Mike Bauer, the alleged male victim said he saw a man looking into his neighbor’s car and confronted him. He said the suspect responded by putting his fists up and into a boxer's stance.
Omaha baseball standout heads to West Coast after taken in 17th round of 2024 MLB draft
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha baseball star was the 513th overall pick and was taken in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB draft on Tuesday. Related coverage in the video above: Omaha baseball vs. Creighton baseball. Harrison Kreiling was chosen by the Seattle Mariners. During his four years...
Howard County Fair helping kids get ready for the Nebraska State Fair
ST. PAUL, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Fair is just under 40 days away, and from now till the festivities at Fonner Park kick off, the counties around that state are celebrating their own fairs. The Hall County and Adams County fairs start on Wednesday and run through the...
Severe weather rips through Custer County, causes power outages
Broken Bow, Neb. (KNOP) - Severe weather ripped through Custer County Tuesday evening knocking down power lines and leaving residents without electricity. A storm spotter observed a tornado a few miles west of the city, causing the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning around 6:55 p.m. By 7:30 p.m., powerful winds tore through the roof of a dance studio on 5th Avenue in Broken Bow.
Cooling temperatures on Tuesday along with some rain
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Tri-Cities saw a hint of rain this morning as the remnants of some thunderstorms passed through. These storms were not severe, and typically didn’t even contain much lightning or thunder. That won’t be true for later today, though. We’ll see chances for thunderstorms (some of which could be severe) again on Tuesday night, Wednesday Morning, as well as Wednesday night.
17-year-old male cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after fleeing traffic stop in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — A 17-year-old juvenile male was cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after they fled through Grand Island at a high rate of speed to avoid a traffic stop during the evening of Monday, July 15. According to the Grand Island Police Department, an officer was...
Deputies find meth, revolver while serving search warrant at Beatrice home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Three people were arrested Friday after a drug bust at a home in Beatrice, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office says. Around 12:15 p.m., deputies — along with the Beatrice Police Department — served a search warrant at a home near 16th and Market streets.
Early morning crash sends car onto its roof
OMAHA, Neb. — One person was taken to the hospital in serious condition after a car crash. One car could be seen lying upside down near 72nd and Hickory streets just before 2 a.m. The red car ended up on a median in a construction zone. There is no...
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