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Annual PETFEST announces 2024 lineup, including over 20 artists on two stages
OMAHA, Neb. — Over 20 musicians, bands and performers will take over two stages at the 2024 PETFEST music festival and fundraiser. Related coverage in the video above: KETV Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. The festival will take place at the Petshop Gallery just off 62nd and Maple streets on...
Kiwanis Of Wayne Backpack Program, Food Drive Continues
WAYNE – Earlier this month, Kiwanis of Wayne began nearly a month-long campaign supporting the Wayne Food Pantry. Donations were first accepted on July 15 for the Wayne Food Pantry Backpack Program food drive. Kiwanis of Wayne is assisting the Wayne Food Pantry for the start of the school...
Saturday legion baseball area tournament highlights + scores (07.20.24)
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Legion baseball tournaments continued across the state on Saturday. The Junior Legion Area 7 tournament continued at Duncan Field in Hastings. #1 Kearney Pinnacle Bank def. Grand Island Five Points Bank; 7-6 #2 Grand Island Dinsdale Automotive def. North Platte First National Bank; 3-2 #5 Hastings...
Donations Being Accepted for New Veterans Memorial
American Legion Post 130 is planning to build a veterans memorial on the corner of Highway 40 and 92. The large memorial will consist of at least four 6’ x 3’ inscribed monuments listing the names of at least 300 local veterans. The names of Sons of American Legion and Auxiliary Unit 130 members will be listed on the back of each monument. An inscribed, taller monument will be located in the center, with flags surrounding the circle.
Lydia House gives kids experiencing homelessness brand-new tennis shoes, socks, backpacks and more
OMAHA, Neb. — A local nonprofit hosted a back-to-school bash to help set children experiencing homelessness up for success this year. The Lydia House Mission Group works every year to donate items that are needed most. This year, brand-new tennis shoes, socks, backpacks and toothbrushes were handed out. And...
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.
WWE SmackDown Spoilers For 7/26 From Omaha, NE (Taped 7/19)
On July 19, WWE taped next week’s episode of SmackDown at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. These matches will air on next week’s show. The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows: WWE SmackDown results for July 16 (taped on July 19): This episode was taped last night due to WWE‘s tour of Japan […] The post WWE SmackDown Spoilers For 7/26 From Omaha, NE (Taped 7/19) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Gallery: 2024 Kearney Cruise Nite Show and Shine
KEARNEY — The 2024 Kearney Cruise Nite Show and Shine event was held in downtown Kearney on The Bricks on Saturday, July 20. The premiere event hosted by Central Nebraska Auto Club; customarily, Kearney Cruise Nite events are held the third weekend each summer in July, (Tuesday-Sunday) throughout the community of Kearney.
Dryer catches fire at Omaha healthcare laundry service
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at a professional laundry service in South Omaha on Saturday morning. Omaha Fire reported that a dryer caught fire at Ameritex Services, a healthcare laundry service located near 20th and Poppleton streets. Firefighters were on-scene at 8:44 a.m....
(Audio) NPPSF getting ready for Excellence of Evening and Bulldog Golf Classic
North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Public Schools Foundation is getting to host a few events July 26th and July 27th. On July 26th, its the Excellence of Evening and on the 27th, it's the Bulldog Classic. The Evening of Excellence is set for July 26th at Venue 304...
3 reasons Nebraska football will end the bowl drought in 2024
It’s been a long time since Nebraska football played in a bowl game. Frankly, it’s been too long (2016). We all thought that the streak would end under Scott Frost. I was actually certain of it. But in life, nothing is given, especially in sports, where fairytales often turn into nightmares. The storybook ending is never promised as Nebraska football fans have learned.
Nebraska football expected to secure commitment from top recruit DL target
The Nebraska football team looks like they might be about to officially haul in a top defensive recruiting target. In fact, it’s entirely possible considering the little hints Husker coaches have been giving this week that they already have. Even if he isn’t officially in the fold for the...
Texas man charged in fatal crash that killed one in Howard County
Howard C — A Texas man faces charges following a fatal crash last fall in Howard County. Charles Winland, 36, of Poolville, Texas, is charged in Howard County Court with manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide-willful/reckless and reckless driving. According to an arrest affidavit, just before 2 p.m. Sept. 13, 2023,...
Fire Damages East Lincoln Home Early Monday
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 22)–A house fire in the Meadow Lane area of east Lincoln early Monday left about $80,000 worth of damage. Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to a home in the 7100 block of Eastborough Lane around 2am Monday, after one of the residents smelled smoke. Smoke detectors went off, alerting all four residents and two dogs to get out. No one was hurt and LFR officials are calling it accidental cooking to blame for the fire.
$25K a year for life winning ticket in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- The Nebraska Lottery announced the Lucky For Life lottery winning ticket was bought in North Platte. The winner will receive $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery said they confirmed the ticket sold for Sunday's draw matched all five winning white...
Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which owns the resort in Grand Island, and plans to establish a multi-track quarter horse racing circuit in western Nebraska.
KFOR Sports Brief July 22, 2024
Baeza Hits for Cycle and Saltdogs Break Out for 10-run Sixth Inning to Defeat Railroaders. The Lincoln Saltdogs exploded for 10 runs in the sixth inning to take the series over the Cleburne Railroaders on Sunday by a final of 17-8. Alex Baeza posted his first career cycle, the first for Lincoln since the 2017 season. He went on to reach base a total of six times without being retired. Lincoln finishes the first half of the baseball season with a 23-42 record and are off for the next three days because of the American Association All-Star Break.
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