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GRAPHIC: Neglected dogs removed from unsanitary home in Valley
VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - A heart-wrenching case of alleged animal neglect was discovered near the Omaha-metro this week. On Thursday, Valley Police got a tip to check out living conditions for several dogs. When the homeowner wouldn’t let them in, officers came back with a search warrant. Warning: This...
New exhibit at Joslyn Castle & Gardens will have you feeling nostalgic
OMAHA, Neb. — A blast from the past! Joslyn Castle & Gardens has a unique new exhibit. They have opened their Carriage House for 'Iconic Omaha'. The free exhibit features the archives of a graphic design studio that was active in Omaha from 1940 to the early 80s. On...
Helmbrecht named Chadron State Interim Dean
CHADRON – Associate Professor Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht has been named the Interim Dean of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences at Chadron State College. Helmbrecht’s first day as interim dean is Aug. 5. A member of CSC’s faculty since 2015, Helmbrecht earned a bachelor’s in journalism from Central Michigan...
Car crashes into side of Lincoln building
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A car drove into the side of a Masonic Lodge on Friday night. The Lincoln Police Department was called to the area of 27th and B streets just before 6:30 p.m. on reports of a single-vehicle crash. A Channel 8 employee at the scene said...
California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
Veterans receive free dental care at UNMC Dental College
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Everyone deserves to smile and to be proud of that smile, but scores of veterans across the country, can’t afford the care they need. Sounds of whirring dental equipment filled the air inside the University of Nebraska Medical Center Dental College on Friday. Veterans in the Veterans Smile Dental Clinic receive free care at the college, regardless of how big or small the procedure is.
Omaha's higher-than-average temperatures with high rainfall creates perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha area has seen a rise in so-called mosquito weather, and KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained why that's the case. The summer season has been warm and damp on average, which might be good for some gardens, but it's also good for mosquitoes. On average,...
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in or around the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. THE NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS GREASE. 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., 2pm Sun.; $24 Adults, $17 Youth...
Gering man dies in swimming accident
GUERNSEY, Wyo. -- A 65-year-old Gering man died in what is being called a "tragic swimming mishap." The incident occurred July 12. The Platte County Sheriff's Office received a report that a man jumped from a boat on the east side of Gray Rocks Reservoir and never resurfaced. Authorities have...
Bond set at $250,000 for Omaha man accused in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man accused of a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian made his first court appearance Friday morning. Davon Barnes, 22, of Omaha was formally charged with failure to stop and render aid, resulting in death. Court documents state that Barnes was traveling at a high...
Plans moving forward for Union Omaha Stadium
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three developers are now in charge of designing the new Downtown Union Omaha Soccer Stadium. Martie Cordaro, Union Omaha President, announced the status of the project on Thursday. “We want to be clear, this isn’t just about building another sports venue,” Cordaro said. The...
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