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Nebraska football assistant coach resigns after serving on Matt Rhule's coaching staff for over a decade
LINCOLN, Neb. — Husker football's assistant coach Evan Cooper resigned due to "personal reasons." A Nebraska spokesperson confirmed the news on Friday. Cooper was the secondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator and was contracted through the end of the 2024 season, making $670,000. This content is imported from...
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.
Drunk driver nearly hits woman and child after tearing up yards, Lincoln Police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A couple yards were torn up and two people were nearly hit by a drunk driver on the Fourth of July, Lincoln Police said. Officers arrested 24-year-old Alyssa Dominguez on Thursday. She’s charged with two count of attempted second-degree assault after a woman and her 11-year-old son were nearly hit by an SUV.
City of Blair gives update on boil advisory
BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Blair had some good news Friday about a boil order issued there a day earlier. On Wednesday, officials announced that the city’s water had tested positive for E. coli. Public works personnel flushed fire hydrants and sample stations to remove contaminants, replacing...
CHI Health reports over 36 fireworks-related injuries in Lincoln, Omaha this 4th of July
On Wednesday and Thursday, CHI said the ER’s have treated burns, lacerations and contusions, mainly to the eyes, face and hands on several people ranging from young children to older adults.
Great Dane Presents Nicole Patent With HR Support Award
WAYNE – With nearly two decades of experience, a Great Dane Wayne employee was recently recognized with an HR Support award. According to a release, Nicole Patent, Great Dane Wayne Human Resources Specialist, was presented with the award. Patent has been with Great Dane for 19 years and instrumental...
'A more profitable, sustainable industry': Nebraska's new $7.2 million feedlot innovation center
ITHACA, Neb. — It's the first of its kind, a new $7.2 million commercial scale feed lot research facility. It was designed to help the University of Nebraska study the latest developments in livestock production and sustainability. "In the summertime when it's really hot. Animals in this barn will...
Missing Nebraska teen found dead in Platte River
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A missing 17-year-old boy from Fremont was found dead Thursday in the Platte River. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said authorities found Jackson Potter’s body in the river about 2 miles east of the Highway 64 bridge. Potter went missing around 9 p.m....
Hard Work Paying off for Former Husker Max Anderson
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska star Max Anderson is entering his second season of pro baseball and says he’s enjoying every minute. “Every kid dream is to play baseball for their job,” said Anderson. Anderson is playing for the Detroit Tigers affiliate team West Michigan White Caps....
Jersey worn by Adrian Martinez in first UFL championship game on display in Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio — Legendary Husker quarterback Adrian Martinez is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The jersey that Martinez wore during the United Football League championship and a game ball is on display in the Hall of Fame's "Pro Football Today Gallery." Martinez, who won the UFL MVP,...
‘They both seem a little incompetent’: Lincoln voters react to calls for Biden to quit
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As President Joe Biden faces calls to quit his reelection bid, Channel 8 asked voters what they think about both candidates. Fiona Berkin, a Biden supporter, said the president’s performance at last week’s debate gives her concerns, but she is confident that he is her choice.
Cozad's Parking Lot Party: A Much- Needed Reboot of Bands, Brews, and BBQ
Cozad is cooking up a storm with the first annual Parking Lot Party! The Cozad Chamber of Commerce has put many hours into transforming the beloved Bands, Brews, and BBQ into this brand-new event, and it's sure to be a sizzling hit. Planning for the event began shortly after Cozad...
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...
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...
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