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Creighton, Nebraska volleyball to meet for exhibition match in Omaha
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (134+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Creighton and Nebraska volleyball will meet again this spring for an exhibition match. The game will be at DJ Sokol Arena on April 17, with first serve set for 7 p.m. The game ... OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Creighton and Nebraska volleyball…...
Nebraska lawmakers debate bill to restrict weapons in state capitol
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (488+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Floor debate on day 31 of the 60-day Nebraska legislative session ended today around lunchtime. Senators continued to debate if people will be allowed to bring firearms or other weapons into the state capitol. The bill was introduced…...
Chamber: Nebraska losing economic ground to peer states, new agenda pushes competitiveness
3+ week, 3+ day ago (770+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Greater Omaha Chamber says Nebraska is losing to peer states in job creation and population growth. Leaders say since 2019, Omaha and Lincoln have missed out on a projected 68,000 new jobs, which would have produced an estimated…...
Former Nebraska senator Dan McKeon vows to continue fighting for District 41
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Former state senator Dan McKeon reiterated Tuesday his commitment to fight for District 41 residents, even after his resignation from the Nebraska Legislature. McKeon said the last few months have been difficult, both personally and publicly. "A series…...
‘Heartbroken’: Nebraska lawmakers, VP Vance offer support to Ben Sasse after terminal cancer announcement
2+ mon, 1+ week 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+ mon, 4+ week 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+ mon, 4+ 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
3+ mon, 3+ 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
4+ mon, 3+ day 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
4+ mon, 1+ week 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,…...