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'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...
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...
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...
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...
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