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Severe Hailstorm Wrecks Havoc in Cozad
A powerful storm swept through Cozad early Saturday morning, leaving a trail of devastation that has deeply impacted the lives of all our residents. The storm began around 1:30 a.m., surprising the town with golf ball to softball-sized hail, causing extensive damage to homes, vehicles, and businesses. Devastation. That one...
Omaha businesses deal with lagging sales after the holiday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The big bang of the fourth of July is over. However, while many people are enjoying the holiday, some businesses are dealing with the after holiday hangover. Valerie Couch has one customer in the chair, and no one else waiting. She tells us this is usually...
‘Hastings Bingo’ creating opportunities to discover new businesses
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce invites people to play a fun game, while discovering new businesses with their ‘Hastings Bingo’ promotion. To play, people can go to Special Scoops, which is on the Nebraska Passport, to pick up a bingo card. On there, they can find several businesses labeled on it.
Circus coming to Kimball mid-July
KIMBALL -- Kimball Farmer’s Day is sponsoring the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to come to town July 14. Being its third time in Kimball, the C&M Circus will be presenting a brand new 2024 performance. It will feature Trey Key, the Aerialist Extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, bareback horse riders, the Perez Daredevil Duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s foot juggling and hair hang, and the Circus Clown Leo Acton.
Lots of new development projects under way in West Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There appears to be no end in sight for the expansion of West Omaha. It seems everywhere you look, another new business is opening. Jerimiah Watters is general manager of D1 Training that recently opened near 192nd and Blondo streets. “There’s obviously good and bad both...
Nebraska Humane Society reaches capacity for dogs, hosts adoption event
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Humane Society said it's reached capacity for dogs. Now, it's hosting an adoption event this weekend in hopes of making space. Their kennels are full of dogs of all shapes and sizes. CEO Pam Wiese said they've reached capacity because of a kennel cough...
Non-profit "Everybody Gets a Chance" levels the playing field in youth sports
Lincoln, NEB — Youth sports are an integral part of keeping our kids active while also helping to build leadership, social skills, and confidence. However, the cost of enrolling kids in team sports in addition to equipment can be a barrier that prevents many children from being able to participate. That is why Malachi Hopkins founded "Everybody Gets a Chance" a non-profit based in Lincoln to help serve those kids with performance training and mentorship.
Large tree falls on power lines, causing over 1,600 people to be without power Friday
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Public Power District said 1,669 customers were without power around 3:20 p.m. When crews investigated the cause, they found a large tree had fallen on top of power lines near 96th and Blondo streets. As of 5 p.m., OPPD said they have restored power to...
OPPD responding to northwest Omaha outage
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District crews were troubleshooting an outage Friday afternoon in the northwest part of the city. OPPD reported on its website that the outage, initially impacting 1,669 customers, happened when a large pine tree fell on top of a power line south of Blondo Street near 96th Street.
Kearney Catholic ready to pour concrete for new track, expecting late September opening
KEARNEY, Neb. — The shape of the new Miles Field complex at Kearney Catholic is starting to take form. The school broke ground on the $6.8 million renovation project in November. Construction crews have removed the trees on the north side, dismantled the bleachers and mapped out the new eight-lane track.
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.”. “REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN” FROM NEBRASKA. Open during Scheels store hours, Mon.-Sun.; Free event.
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 57 Ashton Murphy
Only 57 days remain until the beginning of the 2024 season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers which pushes Huskers freshman defensive lineman Ashton Murphy into today’s spotlight. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound defensive end out of Elkhorn South High School was a consensus three-star prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle while also being considered a top-10 in-state talent throughout the recruiting industry. Murphy committed and signed with the Huskers over offers from Air Force, Colorado, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, and Wyoming. In 2024, Murphy is destined for a redshirt season as he’ll need to continue to develop on and off the field including within the weight room. Long term, Murphy has the potential to become an integral part of the Huskers’ defensive end rotation and has a chance to develop into a high-end starter. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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