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‘Heartbroken’: Nebraska lawmakers, VP Vance offer support to Ben Sasse after terminal cancer announcement
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (292+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Vice President JD Vance joined Nebraska politicians in extending their sympathies to Ben Sasse after he broke the news that he was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Vice President JD Vance joined Nebraska politicians…...
Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson named Big Ten Running Back of the Year
2+ week, 6+ day ago (172+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska junior running back Emmett Johnson was named the Big Ten Running Back of the Year on Thursday. " Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year " Emmett Johnson | ... LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska junior running back Emmett Johnson was named…...
Celebration to be held in Omaha for Nebraska’s own Miss USA 2025
3+ week, 6+ day ago (188+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha will soon welcome Nebraska native Audrey Eckert, who was crowned Miss USA 2025, home. On Dec. 7, the public is invited to a celebration at The Garden Theater in West Omaha from 6-9 p.m. Vanbros and Associates Inc shared the…...
Nebraska AG responds to accusations of retaliation against Omaha Tribe over medical marijuana
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (472+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe's proposed tax compact was too big an "ask" for the state, stopping short of outright denying the matter was connected to the tribe's plans for medical…...
Nebraska AG asks Supreme Court to reject Colorado water rights lawsuit request
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (161+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - New developments in a river water dispute between Nebraska and Colorado. Today, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers responded to Colorado's request to decline to hear a lawsuit regarding the 1923 South Platte River Compact. The century-old agreement spells…...
Extra funding helps expand critical Nebraska weather system that was almost shut down
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (558+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A system that helps keep food on your table and lets you know about the weather is getting a boost. "Weather data is becoming ubiquitous; everybody needs it, everybody uses it, whether they realize it or not,…...
Nebraska officials react to assassination of Charlie Kirk; governor orders flags lowered
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) (WOWT) - Nebraska officials are responding to the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk as he was speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Kirk visited Omaha April 9, 2024. He spoke at the Lord of Hosts Church while wearing a Huskers shirt....
HUSKER FOOTBALL: Nebraska begins slate of home games in opener vs. Akron
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (175+ words) Nebraska will not be coming to this game at full strength, as wide receiver and single-digit recipient Janiran Bonner is out for the year after tearing his ACL. "It's a tremendous loss for us on the ... LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - After…...
Mike McKnight inducted into Nebraska Broadcasters Hall of Fame
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - First Alert 6 Investigative Reporter Mike McKnight was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. McKnight was brought in alongside Omaha radio legend Dave Wingert and longtime news director at Lincoln radio station…...
Nebraska State Patrol accepting applications for 2026 class
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (95+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska State Patrol is accepting applications for its 2026 class. The next NSP training class is set to begin Jan. 5 with graduation scheduled for June 18, 2026. The application process is open until Sept. 15. "Now is the perfect time…...