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02/02/2023

Cat P**s Rides Again

Cat P**s Vinyl Release Show with Those Far Out Arrows and Bad Bad Men. Cat P**s are noisy, Cat P**s are funny, and Cat P**s are...

02/02/2023

Gun debate after shooting at Omaha Target falls along familiar lines

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – While only the gunman was killed during the shooting at a Target in west Omaha on Tuesday, some are saying the entire...

02/02/2023

Huskers put finishing touches on 'fastest class in America'

The first signing class under Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule was put to bed on Wednesday, with the Huskers adding 39 new players across the transfer...

02/02/2023

Matt Rhule says he loves the old-school nature of his Nebraska staff: 'It's not easy to work here'

Matt Rhule on National Signing Day spoke about some of the things the coaches on his Nebraska staff had in common, and one thing is being...

02/02/2023

Health and Human Services Committee holds first hearing on NE abortion bill

LINCOLN, Neb. — The abortion bill in Nebraska takes a major step before it can head to the full legislature for a vote. The Health and...

01/02/2023

Omaha Man Sentenced for Firearm Offense

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – A man from Nebraska was sentenced Tuesday (1/31/23) in Council Bluffs U-S District Court, to serve a little more than 8-years in...

01/02/2023

St. Cloud State, North Dakota and Omaha Claim NCHC Monthly Honors for January

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – With the first month of 2023 in the books, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) announced its January Players of the Month...

01/02/2023

Nebraska Legislature considers capping salaries of school superintendents

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Legislators are discussing how much money school superintendents in Nebraska should make. Introduced by Sen. Dave Murman, who represents south-central Nebraska, the...

01/02/2023

High speed pursuit from Cook to Nebraska City

TECUMSEH – A Lincoln man is charged with flight to avoid arrest after allegedly fleeing police from Highway 50 near Cook to just before the weigh...

01/02/2023

Nebraska felon sentenced to over three years in prison for pawning ammo

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Weeping Water man who has been convicted of multiple felonies will be spending more time in prison for pawning ammo. Matthew...

01/02/2023

Gas company quickly stops small gas leak in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Neb. -- Authorities in Columbus responded to a hit gas line on Tuesday morning. The...

01/02/2023

'Anti-religious bigotry': Nebraska Dem's amdt. would ban kids from vacation Bible schools, church youth groups

A Nebraska Democrat was accused of "anti-religious bigotry" after introducing an amendment to ban children from church youth groups in response to GOP attempts to ban...

31/01/2023

Omaha police learning more from Target shooting witnesses

OMAHA, Neb. — Tuesday afternoon, after a shooter opened fire inside a Target near 180th Street and West Center Road, Omaha police are learning more from...

31/01/2023

Omaha police identify officers injured in deadly shootout with 38-year-old man

OMAHA, Neb. — Previous coverage in the video above. Omaha police identified the two officers who suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a deadly shootout with a 38-year-old...

31/01/2023

Man killed during Monday shooting identified; one officer released from hospital

Omaha Police have identified the man killed during a Monday night shooting. Two OPD officers were also shot and one was released from the hospital Tuesday morning.

31/01/2023

Mirch appointed to fill Omaha-area vacancy on Public Service Commission

LINCOLN — Omaha attorney Christian Mirch has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Nebraska Public Service Commission. Mirch, a former Omaha police officer, fills...

31/01/2023

Rockport man pleads guilty to selling lethal dose of fentanyl

A Rockport man has pleaded guilty to selling a lethal dose of fentanyl that resulted in the fatal overdose of an Atchison County man. Federal officials...

31/01/2023

Is your yard a rain-soaked mess? Here are 5 smart things to do

When it rains it pours, and if the heavy stuff keeps coming, it can give superintendents — and homeowners — pause. All grass needs water, of...

31/01/2023

Three children rescued after kidnapping in northeast Grand Island

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) -Grand Island Police rescued three children after they were kidnapped during a car theft on Sunday. According to officials, a Grand Island man...

30/01/2023

Nebraska State Patrol says missing Plattsmouth woman found dead

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — A 68-year-old woman who was reported missing from Plattsmouth was found dead. Patricia Lanam, who had dementia, was...

30/01/2023

Staff member injured in altercation at OPS Secondary Success program

The program director of the Omaha Public Schools' Secondary Success school emailed a letter to staff and families today following an incident at the school at approximately 11 a.m.

30/01/2023

Plattsmouth police say missing woman has been found

The Plattsmouth Police Department said a missing woman has been found. Police say 68-year-old Patricia...

30/01/2023

Sidney's state championship coach McClintock steps aside

(Sidney) -- A state champion coach is stepping aside at Sidney. Cowgirls volleyball coach Amy McClintock resigned her position after a sterling run that saw a...

30/01/2023

'Nobody talked to us at all': State senators now meeting Omaha officials about streetcar project

OMAHA, Neb. — Lobbyists with the city of Omaha are talking to state senators about the downtown streetcar project. Members of Mayor Jean Stothert's office also...

30/01/2023

Educators, lawmakers discuss teacher retention bills: 'We got to get ahead of this'

State lawmakers will hold hearings for two teacher retention bills in Lincoln on Monday. State Senator Lou Ann Linehan introduced the pair of legislation that she...

30/01/2023

Hickey: Into the Burrow-verse -- imagining a world where Nebraska signed Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is on the verge of leading the Cincinnati Bengals to their second straight Super Bowl. Who for decades were 1 of the NFL’s running...

30/01/2023

Nebraska state senator offers bill to increase tax and scrutiny on 'games of skill'

LINCOLN, Neb. — They look like video slots but are technically called "games of skill" and they are popping up in convenience stores, bars and supermarkets...

29/01/2023

MAPA study to address traffic on north 30th: business concern is safety

Changes could be on the horizon for busy North 30th Street corridor. The Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency released options to address traffic in a report following study.

29/01/2023

Woman stabbed 69-year-old in car theft attempt near Waverly, sheriff’s office says

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A 69-year-old man was stabbed four times during a car theft attempt near Waverly, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were...

29/01/2023

Dog, cat die in Omaha house fire caused by dryer lint

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three pets were rescued, but a cat and dog died in a Thursday night house fire in Omaha. According to the Omaha...

29/01/2023

St. Cecilia Cathedral's flower festival running through Sunday

OMAHA, Neb. — This weekend you can find thousands of flowers on display at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha. The annual cathedral flower show has been...

29/01/2023

62-year-old man serving life in prison for murder dies at Lincoln hospital

LINCOLN, Neb. — A 62-year-old man serving life in prison died Monday at a Lincoln hospital, according...

29/01/2023

Gov. Pillen appoints new State Fire Marshal

LINCOLN, Neb.-Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Scott Cordes as the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. Cordes will replace Shane Hunter, who stepped down due...

29/01/2023

Creighton tops #13 Xavier, 84-67, in front of a sold-out crowd

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Bluejays picked up their fourth Top 25 win of the season Saturday behind a balanced effort on both ends of the...

29/01/2023

Woman killed in head-on crash in rural Saunders County

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman died and four others were injured in a two-car crash Wednesday evening in Saunders County. The crash happened on Highway...

28/01/2023

Crews begin tearing down historic Gold’s Building in downtown Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The partial demolition of the historic Gold’s Building in downtown Lincoln has begun. The building, which has stood at...

28/01/2023

Saunders County authorities identify victim in fatal Wednesday crash

PRAGUE, Neb. — Previous coverage in above video. The Saunders County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a fatal car crash near Prague. Authorities said...

28/01/2023

2022 Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – Iowa Western Community College released the 2022 Fall semester President’s...

28/01/2023

Nebraska legislators discuss moving abortion bill to Judiciary Committee

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Lawmakers at the Nebraska Legislature spent Friday debating how to handle an anti-abortion bill. LB626 would ban abortions after cardiac activity...

28/01/2023

TikTok trend causes an abrupt spike in car thefts in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new spike in car thefts is leaving many wondering if they’ll be the next victim. It’s become a big problem in...

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