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‘Praying for God to save my life’: Lincoln man survived tornado hitting Garner Industries
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln man lived to tell the terrifying tale of being trapped in Garner Industries as it was hit by a tornado on Friday. “The power shuts off and then like two or three minutes later, the air pressure changes completely,” said Nate Hutchison, an employee at the industrial building on Highway 6 between Lincoln and Waverly.
Beef business recalls moment tornado landed at warehouse
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Beef brand Piedmontese said its Lincoln warehouse was hit by one of the tornadoes on Friday. The same tornado destroyed Garner Industries and derailed train cars on Cornhusker Highway. Despite the damages, the director of operations said he is grateful everyone was safe and plans to...
Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team makes arrest following standoff in Milford
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested a Milford man following a standoff overnight. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, NSP was notified by the Milford Police Department of a situation involving an armed man who had barricaded himself inside his home. The situation began after the man reportedly pointed a firearm at officers while they conducted a welfare check at the 700 block of 5th Street in Milford. NSP Crisis Negotiators responded and the NSP SWAT Team was activated.
Seward County deputy charged in deadly October shooting on I-80
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Seward County deputy is being charged in a deadly October shooting on Interstate 80, officials said Friday. Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon said a grand jury indicted Anthony Gann in the killing of 43-year-old Jorge Luis Santana-Ramirez. Gann was charged with manslaughter, and he...
Nebraska tornadoes: How to help — and find help
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Acknowledging — and applauding — the public’s willingness to help, officials shared information during Saturday’s news conference about the best ways to assist those affected by Friday’s tornadoes. The damage assessments are expected to be extensive, authorities said, meaning recovery efforts...
Husker Athletics launches ‘Nebraska Together’ apparel for tornado relief
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Husker Athletics is partnering with local retailers to raise money for tornado relief efforts by launching “Nebraska Together” apparel. The clothes can be purchased online now and will be available at Best of Big Red stores in Lincoln beginning Tuesday. The clothing starts at $25. Royalties and proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross to assist relief efforts. A similar project during the 2019 floods provided $75,000 in support.
First responders called to Lincoln mall after multiple fire alarms triggered
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – First responders were called to Gateway Mall Saturday on reports of a smokey haze that triggered multiple fire alarms. The smoke was reportedly coming from the H&M near Dillard’s at the northwest end of the mall. Firefighters checked the roof and removed panels from...
Andrews, Piper take top honors at “A night at the Lied”
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – Nebraska Athletics celebrated its top achievers on the field, in the classroom and in the community with the annual “A Night at the Lied” Sunday evening. The event highlights the accomplishments of Husker student athletes over the past year, culminating with the presentation of the Most Outstanding Female and Male Student- Athletes.
Weather service confirms EF-3 tornado hit Lincoln, Waverly and Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Authorities hosted a press conference to update the public on the damage that occurred Friday in Omaha. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed in Elkhorn and Bennington. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported. Five teams from the National Weather Service are in...
Man sentenced for hauling 9,000 fentanyl pills, 44 pounds of meth across Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man from Mexico was sentenced on Wednesday after getting caught with a huge haul of drugs in Nebraska. Fausto Antonio Castro-Mendoza will spend 17½ years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. U.S. District Judge Brian Buescher...
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