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Pillen announces two more property tax town halls
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced his next two town hall meetings to rally public support for proposals to offset up to 40% of property taxes by eliminating some sales tax exemptions and/or increasing sales tax rates. Pillen is hosting a town hall at 2 p.m....
Firefighters use smoke trailer simulator to teach kids safety at Bennington Daze
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The final stretch of Bennington Daze welcomed families out to the fire department headquarters. On Sunday, firefighters used to the day to teach kids about safety, using a smoke trailer. “They’re sleeping in their beds, the smoke alarm goes off, they see smoke. We teach them...
Logan-Magnolia baseball using good pitching and defense to find wins
(Logan) -- Logan Magnolia is off to a 7-3 start, and currently on a four game win streak, and Head Coach Kurtis Hinkel is expecting big things from his platoon of players. With a recent win in 9-1 fashion over Audubon and a hard fought victory in a 1-0 score over IKM-Manning, the Panthers are gaining confidence as we enter the middle of the season.
Omaha boxer accused of shooting 14-year-old girl headed to trial
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha boxer Steven Nelson is headed to trial. Nelson appeared in Douglas County Court on Friday and waived his right to a preliminary hearing, meaning his case will go to district court. Nelson was arrested last month and booked into Douglas County Corrections on one count...
House destroyed, pets dead in overnight fire near Blair
BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - A house fire ignited in Washington County late Tuesday night, forcing firefighters to work into the early morning hours. Washington County officials confirmed first responders were called to the scene just before midnight. The house is located south of Highway 75 between Blair and Fort Calhoun.
3 people accused of shooting at occupied vehicle at Omaha apartment complex arrested
OMAHA, Neb. — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested three people who are accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle. Deputies came to the scene for a "shots fired" call, where they found two victims who said three people shot at them before speeding away. Previous coverage: Vehicle hit...
Severe temperatures forecast for first workweek of June
The heat intensifies as Valley residents continue their activities for the workweek. The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures above 100 degrees with the possibility of the latter half of the week achieving an excessive heat watch. Ryan Worley is a meteorologist with the agency. “As we head into Wednesday, we’re...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
Lincoln Journal Star. May 30, 2024. Editorial: Census numbers give insight to the future. Nebraska grew by just 10,000 from July 2022 to July 2023. But the vast majority of that growth, more than 9,000 people, came in Douglas, Sarpy and Lancaster counties. That finding by the U.S. Census Bureau’s...
Papio NRD abandoned well program helps Habitat for Humanity build affordable housing
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District says it’s tough to tell how many unused wells there are in the area, but that many of them don’t get sealed up the right way. “A lot of these wells are, maybe, found and people say, ‘Well,...
Food Bank for the Heartland breaks ground on new, larger facility
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Cheryl Mathis and her husband volunteer at the Food Bank for the Heartland every Thursday. “I’ll volunteer until I cannot volunteer anymore. It’s a great place,” she said. Located off 105th and J streets, the Food Bank is the hub where 77 Nebraska...
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