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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...
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.
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...
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,...
Local Business Helping in Fundraiser for New Ambulance
LINCOLN–(KFOR May 10)–The co-owners of Lincoln-based blue-collar apparel and design company Workman USA are wanting to give back to the community they grew up in to help the local fire department buy a new ambulance. Ian and Eli White grew up in the Valparaiso area of southwest Saunders...
Ashland-Greenwood's Corey to play baseball at Dakota Wesleyan
(Ashland/Greenwood) -- Ashland-Greenwood senior Statton Corey is the latest Platte Valley baseball standout to announce a commitment to play at the next level. Corey recently announced he will join with his high school teammate Cody Pluta with Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, South Dakota. “In August, they had a showcase camp,”...
Record watch: Gretna East's junior forward looks to break single-season goal record in Nebraska on Saturday
Gretna East's junior forward is three goals short of setting a new single-season state record. Sonora Defini scored six goals and ran her season total to 52 on Wednesday in the Griffins' 12-3 win over Scotus. She needs three more goals to set a new single-season scoring record. The current...
Nebraska Class B state track qualifiers, start lists announced
(KMAland) -- The complete list of qualifiers and start lists for the Class B state track meet has been released by the NSAA. Check out the area qualifying events below with the full list for girls linked here and boys linked here. GIRLS. Ashland-Greenwood (6) Lauren Gerdes — high jump...
Athlete of the Week: Gretna East baseball’s Trevor Cox
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Year One for Gretna East baseball couldn’t be going much better. “These guys just kept believing,” head coach Darrell Everhart said. “We kept telling them to trust the process and here we are.”. The Griffins clinched a state tournament berth in their inaugural...
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