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Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Martin Luther King III continues visit in Omaha, reflecting on his father's March on Washington
OMAHA, Neb. — Martin Luther King III continued his visit to Omaha on Saturday. He was at the Great Plains Black History Museum. This came after he was the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by local organizations including Black Votes Matter on Friday. 'On the brink of...
Husker volleyball's Andi Jackson leads the team during Red-White Scrimmage Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska volleyball just days away from their season opener against Kentucky on Tuesday, but first, the Huskers held their annual Red-White Scrimmage. The Huskers started the match by awarding the Big Ten Championship rings to last year's squad, and then it was showtime. It was, of...
Flag Lowering for Sacha Kopp
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered on Monday, Aug. 26, in memory of Sacha Kopp, former senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, who recently passed away. Read the full obituary. About Sacha. Sacha started his career at UNO on June 17, 2019, and left the...
Guitarist Adam Hawley to present workshop in Omaha
Don't miss an exclusive opportunity to learn from one of the finest in jazz at the Master Workshop featuring 16-time Billboard #1 Artist and Producer, Adam Hawley. The workshop takes place at North Omaha Music and Arts, 2510 North 24th Street, on Friday, August 30th from 4-6pm. This is a...
Dundee Day celebrations took over the popular neighborhood, but what's the history behind it?
OMAHA, Neb. — Dundee Day was celebrated on Saturday, the celebration is one that has some history behind it. It began in the 1950s as a sidewalk sale and became an official day of events in 1992. Over the years the event has included a prettiest baby contest and...
Hundreds gathered to walk the plank at this year's Midwest Pirate Fest
OMAHA, Neb. — Hundreds of people came out to the Midwest Pirate Festival on Saturday. Different performers and vendors gathered at the Bellevue Berry Farm to celebrate all things pirates. The event has five different stages set up for different performances. There was a dog and a human costume...
David’s Evening Forecast - Warm and humid tonight, even hotter Sunday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Very warm and humid weather returned to the area Saturday afternoon. Temperatures warmed into the upper 80s with a stiff southeast breeze. Humidity levels climbed quickly as well, pushing our heat index into the mid-90s. Temperatures will remain in the mid-80s through about 8pm, then fall to around 80 by 10pm. We’ll only see slow cooling tonight thanks to the humid air and southeast breeze.
Durango Days schedule, soccer game delayed due to extreme heat forecast
It’s August in Nebraska, and that means temperatures are once again expected to approach triple digits Sunday afternoon. With the National Weather Service expected to expand today’s heat advisory, the Office of Spirit, Tradition, and Signature Events has announced a few changes in its schedule for tomorrow’s events.
College Soccer (8/24): Graceland, IWCC men pick up wins
(KMAland) -- The Graceland and Iowa Western men picked up wins while the Graceland women and UMKC men earned draws in regional college soccer on Saturday. Check out the scoreboard and linked boxscores below. REGIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER SCOREBOARD. Graceland 1 Hastings 1 — 2 OT https://www.gujackets.com/sports/wsoc/2024-25/boxscores/20240824_alf5.xml. REGIONAL MEN’S...
Second Adair Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market Today
The Adair Farmers Market is holding their second event for the year. The event will take place from 4-7pm at Adair Park with several local vendors providing other goods besides the produce available from local farmers and gardeners. Hungry Spartan Pizza will be on site selling pizzas for refreshments, and a live music performance will come from Tyler Folkerts. Other businesses will be coming from neighboring communities like Guthrie Center and Fontanelle.
Fatal wreck takes two in Andrew County
(ANDREW COUNTY, Mo.) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H reported a one-vehicle wreck that took the lives of two individuals around 10:15 am on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The vehicle was a 2006 Dodge Caravan, driven by 70-year-old Christie Petersen from Sheridan, Missouri, was traveling northbound on US Highway 71 near Country Road 36 22 miles south of Maryville.
KMAland Softball (8/24): Nebraska City cruises to Milford Tournament championship
(KMAland) -- Nebraska City rolled to a Milford Tournament championship, and Plattsmouth, Ashland-Greenwood and Cass all landed one win each on Saturday in KMAland softball. Check out the results and statistical leaders from Saturday below. Nebraska City 15 Logan View/Scribner-Snyder 1 (Milford Tournament) •Lextyn Harker, Nebraska City: 3/3, 2 2B,...
MCC hosts annual Calcutta Tourney
The Maryville Country Club held their annual Calcutta Tourney August 17 – 18. Winning the Championship Flight was the team of K. Mattson/E. Fries with a total of both days 121; second, D. Poe/L. Larson, 128; and third, R. Luke/K. Luke, 130. The A flight was led by Phil...
Dexter Fest’s Activities Today & Tomorrow
Another fall celebration is going on in the Dallas County area today and tomorrow. The City of Dexter is hosting Dexter Fest as the day will begin at 8am with a 5K Run/Walk at the Park Coffee Truck by The Cup on 2nd Street. The parade will kick off at 11am starting east on Washington Street then follow Lyon Street towards Warren Street, travel west on Polk Street before finishing north on Marshall Street. There will be games available at City Park from 11:30am-3pm with a lunch at the legion at noon, kids water fights at noon (on Polk St. & Marshall St.) with a car show, on 916 State Street, at that same time. Food trucks will be open to the public from 4-10pm then a live music street dance is taking place from 9pm-midnight for all ages.
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