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Nebraska Heat Wave Intensifies: Highs Expected to Reach 109 Degrees Next Week
Omaha, NE – Nebraska is set to experience scorching temperatures next week, with highs potentially reaching 109 degrees. The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska reports that hot conditions will persist through midweek, peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the NWS, temperatures today will range from 89 to 94...
Two southeast Nebraska lakes on health alert list
BEATRICE – Health Alerts for toxic blue-green algae have been issued for Rockford Lake east of Beatrice in Gage County , Bluestem Lake near Martell in Lancaster County and Fremont Lake No. 9 in Dodge County. State officials have removed Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County from...
Fremont Wins Slugfest In The Black Hills
Spearfish, South Dakota - The Fremont Moo recorded a 12-9 victory over the Spearfish Sasquatch at Black Hills Energy Stadium, Friday night. With the Moo win, Fremont needs to win one of the next two games, Saturday or Sunday, to qualify for the Independence League Baseball Association Championship Series. Fremont's...
Nebraska football fans have a financial stake in a Big Ten title in 2024
As if there wasn’t already enough excitement about Nebraska football heading into the 2024 season, now there’s extra incentive for fans to root for the Huskers to a Big Ten title. And it’s not just that the Nebraska baseball team has set the standard this year. This...
Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant
Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.
Severe weather delays start of Sidney demolition derby
SIDNEY - Demolition derby fans were rushed for cover as a severe warned storm approached the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds on Saturday evening. Gusty winds, heavy rain and cloud to ground lightning delayed the start of the Rumble on the Rails Demolition Derby. Officials tell News Channel Nebraska they're aiming for a start time of 8 p.m., depending on the weather. If there's a lightning strike within five miles of the fairgrounds, it would delay the derby another 30 minutes.
Cozad Community Schools host summer program to gets students ready for school
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the summer season winding down, some Cozad students are getting a head start in the classroom before the school year officially begins. The Cozad Community Schools Summer Program helps students, from kindergarten through fifth grade, to freshen up their skills. According to Program Director...
New University of Nebraska President Jeff Gold to visit Kearney, Lexington on statewide tour
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., who began his new role on July 1, is kicking off a statewide tour Monday that will take him to each end of the state for conversations with Nebraskans about the future of the university and Nebraska’s growth and competitiveness.
Saturday morning crash sends one person to the hospital with critical injuries
A car crash sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries early Saturday morning. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Hwy 275 near Ida Street in Valley, Nebraska. Medics from the Omaha Fire Department rushed the injured person to the hospital just before 4:00 a.m.
One person critically injured after car crash in Valley, Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a car accident early Saturday morning. The crash happened near Highway 275 just south of Ida street at 3:20 a.m. Around the same time of the crash there was a vehicle fire near Highway 275...
Northwest High School hosts inaugural All-Star Basketball Camp
OMAHA, Neb. — The first-ever Northwest All-Star Basketball Camp kicked off with enthusiasm and high spirits. "Hopefully this is something that we can grow for 30-something years. I'm really excited about it," said head coach Thaddeus Perry. The camp serves dual purposes. "It's special, I like to teach them...
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.”. MOMS UNHINGED STANDUP COMEDY SHOW. 6pm Doors open, 7pm Show starts Fri.; See website...
More fun through the weekend, at the Gage County Fair
BEATRICE – The Gage County Fair heads into its weekend events of Four-H and Open Class shows, exhibits and grandstand entertainment. Gage County Ag Society President Don Esau says attendance has been good through the first half of the fair. "Bull riding on Wednesday night, we had a good turnout for our concert last night...we have races tonight. It's a little bit warm but people seem to be in good spirits...and we always have to remember that last year, we had a 114 heat index....so when you complain about the heat, that's good....but it could be worse."
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