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Tri-Cities air quality remains good as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads overhead
KEARNEY — Smoke from Canadian wildfire has overspread the central United States but the air quality in the Tri-Cities area remains good. The smoke from the ongoing wildfires has been caught by the upper level winds, influencing how it is spreading. “As of this morning, the ridge extends well...
Second round of Summer EBT payments going out
LINCOLN — The second round of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) payments will be sent out by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today. Eligible households will receive a new Summer EBT card with $120 per child starting on July 19. Households will receive only one card with the full benefit amount for all eligible children.
Transformer and Cell Tower Fires in Grand Island Trigger Blackout for 10,000 Homes, Emergency Crews Respond
Firefighters from Lake County Fire Rescue and officials from Duke Energy rapidly responded to a transformer fire in Grand Island Sunday evening, an incident that led to a power outage affecting nearly 10,000 homes. An additional fire at a nearby cell phone tower further complicated the emergency services' response. According to a statement obtained by the Lake County, the first fire was reported at approximately 6:44 p.m., with crews arriving on the scene within ten minutes.
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.
Kimball residents debate with city council over new ordinances
KIMBALL -- The City Council received pushback from community members in the most recent meeting about changes to city ordinances. In the July 16 meeting, the council approved to update the city code related to unsafe buildings and property maintenance. City Attorney Matt Turman said the city code on unsafe...
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...
High School Golfers Take Advantage of Summer Tournaments
KEARNEY, Neb. — From the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour to tournaments like the Nebraska Lions Tournament, there have plenty of golf tournaments this summer. Many of them, featuring players that showed out in the fall and in the spring, in their respective high school seasons. For many players, they...
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...
'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.
Fiala joins The Bridge as development director
The Bridge From Violence has announced Christy Fiala as its new development director with plans for her to transition into the executive director role in two years. The current executive director, Suzanne Smith, remains actively involved with The Bridge, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in leadership. Fiala brings to...
Prehistoric Presentation at Agate Fossil Beds This Saturday
4th Saturday Summer Speaker Series continues at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument this Saturday, July 27th at 1pm. Learn about the Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Deer of Badlands and Agate Fossil Beds, the Santuccimeryx. This tiny species of deer was recently found and classified by 2 park rangers and paleontologists,...
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