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Wahoo Police investigating series of alleged sodomies involving Bishop Neuman high school students
Two search warrants filed last week in Saunders County Court outline two boys who were allegedly sodomized. Those assaults were recorded and shared with other students in the school, court records show.
Nebraska man hospitalized after Nodaway Co. motorcycle accident
NODAWAY COUNTY —A Nebraska man was injured in an accident just after 1:30p.m. Sunday in Nodaway County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by John J. Donlan, 73, Waverly, Nebraska, was eastbound on MO 46 twelve miles west of Maryville. The driver lost control of the motorcycle as it traveled off the south side of the road. The motorcycle overturned and the driver was ejected.
Gretna business invents device that may help save lives during school shootings
GRETNA, Neb. (WOWT) - Extreme Iron Works is a family-run business in Gretna. Since 2016, owner Dave Cotton and his sons have been making office signs and custom concrete embeds for businesses in the Omaha area. More recently, they’ve started producing a door locking device called the Bulldog kick lock,...
Visibility concern on Fremont roundabout eliminated after 6 News investigation
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - For weeks, a safety concern has been growing in the middle of a roundabout, creating a direct visibility hazard for drivers. “Earlier this year, you could see alright, but now the weeds are grown and you have to look ahead and watch the traffic coming,” said Dana Verbeek, who was driving through the roundabout which connects Highway 77 to Broad Street in Fremont.
Local breweries supported at annual event: Sip Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - This weekend, Ashland is the hub for wine, beer, and cider connoisseurs around Nebraska. About 30 miles northeast of Lincoln, local breweries from across the state are coming together at Mahoney State Park to show off their craft. It’s Blur Event’s 11th annual Sip Nebraska. Guests...
FEMA opens two disaster recovery centers for tornado victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened two disaster recovery centers to provide direct assistance for those impacted by the April 26 tornadoes. A press release stated the FEMA centers, which are in Douglas and Washington counties, will be open daily until further notice. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the...
LD 13 race in Douglas County focuses on vouchers, property taxes, job training
OMAHA — The race to replace term-limited State Sen. Justin Wayne in northern Douglas County and northeast Omaha could come down to whether neighbors prefer one of two lawyers, an abortion rights advocate or a former state executive. In Legislative District 13, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2 to 1,...
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...
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