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Nebraska tornadoes: Bennington relay brings in disaster relief funds for storm victims
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - Runners in Bennington laced up their shoes Saturday morning all to help those affected by last month’s tornadoes. The Bennington Public Schools Foundation hosted the “Triple B” relay. Runners could choose between three different races: the Little B, the Middle B and the Big B.
Former Fremont standout Taylor McCabe shares lessons from Caitlin Clark, goals for Iowa Hawkeyes
Taylor McCabe is one of the greatest girl's basketball players to ever come through the state of Nebraska. Her accolades speak for themselves. The former Fremont Tiger-turned-Iowa Hawkeye shared her journey to being a part of women's basketball history. With a record-breaking career at Fremont that includes Nebraska Gatorade Player...
Second MARC event set for KMAland tornado victims
(Council Bluffs) -- Assistance is still available for KMAland residents recently struck by disaster. Another Multi-Agency Resource Center, or MARC event takes place Tuesday from 4-to-7 p.m. at the Mount Crescent Ski Area, 17025 Snowhill Lane in Honey Creek. Officials say the MARC is a one-stop shop for disaster survivor information, referrals and service delivery. Tuesday's MARC is open to victims of the April 26th and May 6th tornado events in Pottawattamie, Shelby and Harrison counties. In a recent interview with KMA News, Pottawattamie County Public Relations Manager Carl Carlsen urged all individuals touched by the recent storms to visit the MARC.
Baseball Game Recap: Elkhorn North Victorious
Elkhorn North had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Blair Bears by a score of 7-3 on Saturday. The victory was familiar territory for Elkhorn North who now have 11 in a row.
Omaha tornado: County extends fee waiver as landfill becomes congested
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The landfill is seeing 500 tons of debris come in every day. “Early on there were a lot of individual loads, pickups, small trailers, and things like that,” said Kent Holm, director of Douglas County Environmental Services. Plenty of trucks and trailers are still coming...
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Nebraska that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on April 25, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Sept. 3, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
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