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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.
Seven veterans awarded quilts of valor
Seven veterans received Quilts of Valor Sunday morning in a presentation that was held before the start of ceremonies at the North Platte Pow Wow. The heavy, elaborate quilts are handmade to provide comfort and show appreciation to those who were willing to put their lives on the line in service to our country.
Omaha City Council considering code of conduct ordinances
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is exploring two ordinances that governs the behavior of elected officials. Two items will be introduced Tuesday afternoon at the Omaha City Council meeting. Both ordinances -- one to be voted on by the people in Nov. if moved forward to the...
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...
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.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo announces millionth visitor of 2024
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A six-year-old girl from Elkhorn is the Henry Doorly Zoo’s millionth visitor for this year. Jane Davis arrived shortly after 9:30 a.m. with her younger brother and grandparents, who are members of the zoo. Tom and Shayla Hansen, grandparents, have been bringing their friends and...
10 years after opening, Bee Bum continues goal of providing fresh local honey
BEATRICE, NEB. - Not every art form involves a paintbrush and a canvas - some involve bugs and boxes. Such is the case for the Bee Bum Bee Farm just east of Beatrice. Kevin and Julie Monfelt’s journey began in 2014. “Kevin called me and said we got a...
'Big Brother' recap: Makensy and Quinn get superpowers and new twist is revealed -- Plus who became HoH? (SPOILER)
Big Brother featured Makensy Manbeck and Quinn Martin learning their superpowers, the first Head of Household competition, and a game-changing twist regarding the HoH's nominations during the Season 26 episode that aired Sunday night on CBS. Big Brother's third episode picked up where Thursday night's broadcast had left off, with...
Omaha man accused in fatal rollover crash pleads ‘no contest’
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A case for an Omaha man accused in a deadly crash near the Interstate 80-480 interchange in April has now moved to district court. David Kauai, 35, was initially charged in Douglas County Court with motor vehicle homicide by way of willful reckless driving and fleeing to avoid arrest; with a bond set at $500,000. He pleaded “no contest” on Thursday to motor vehicle homicide and with the operation of a motor vehicle to avoid arrest resulting in death.
Colorado men arrested for weapon violations in Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. - Five Colorado men are facing charges after Valentine Police say they violated weapon laws. An officer stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of East Highway 20 in Valentine on July 7. According to police, the men had a concealed weapon and a device capable of turning a handgun into an automatic weapon.
Nebraska drug bust: Two arrested facing gun and drug charges
Phelps County, Neb. — One of the men accused in a central Nebraska drug and gun bust is set to be arraigned on Monday. Phelps County Court records say Dakota Hancock, 29, is charged with several felony gun charges as well as possession of a controlled substance. Meanwhile, Buffalo...
Teen faces charges after deadly crash near North Platte
Lincoln County, Neb. — A teen could face charges after a deadly crash near North Platte on Thursday morning. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched around 9:45 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash on west A Street, several miles west of North Platte. According to authorities, evidence...
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.
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...
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