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York County Sheriff’s Office identifies three killed in crash at Highway 81/Highway 34 east junction in York
YORK, Neb. (KOLN) - The York County Sheriff’s Office identified the three people killed in a crash at the Highway 81/Highway 34 East Junction in York Friday night. Deputies received multiple reports of a crash between a semi-truck and a SUV at 8:30 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, 62-year-old Randall Wheeler and 69-year-old Janniee Wheeler of York, and 70-year-old Rita Beins of Lincoln, occupants of the SUV, were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth occupant of the SUV, along with two occupants in the semi-truck, were transported to York General Hospital for injuries sustained during the crash.
Grand Island woman killed in Hwy 34 crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island woman has died in a rollover Thursday morning in Hamilton County. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, they received numerous 911 calls of a one-vehicle rollover on Highway 34 just east of Hampton around 10:15 a.m. Deputies believe a Jeep...
David’s Evening Forecast - Dry evening, storms likely overnight
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sunny and cool morning gave way to more clouds this afternoon, but temperatures still managed to warm to around 80 degrees. Warm and breezy conditions will stick around for the evening hours, with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s through at least 8pm. The forecast stays dry through the evening hours, so any outdoor activities should be safe. Just a bit of a south breeze up to 20mph to contend with.
Seward on guard for potential flooding as river and creek rise fast
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — First responders in Seward are alerting the community of possible flooding. Officials are monitoring three areas where water was rising Thursday. Seward Police Chief Brian Peter said officers are paying attention to any potential threat. “I know we’ve got some more weather on the way,”...
Fairbury man killed in ATV crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Seward County Sheriff’s Office said a 46-year-old man was killed when his ATV rolled on a rural road south of Beaver Crossing Saturday night. The preliminary investigation revealed Corey Smith of Fairbury was on the ATV when it left the roadway and went up an embankment. Smith was pinned underneath the ATV, the sheriff’s office said.
Spahr takes state silver
Milford senior Sarah Spahr finished her high school career as one of the most decorated high jumpers in the state, regardless of class, Coach Cody Gregory said. Spahr finished no lower than fourth at state during her career, placing fourth in Class B as a freshman, runner-up in Class B as a sophomore, champion in Class C as a junior and runner-up in Class B as a senior.
Semitruck catches fire on Interstate 80 near Seward, Nebraska 511 says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A semitruck fire has shut down one lane on Interstate 80 westbound near Seward at mile marker 377, according to Nebraska 511. Nebraska 511 said that the right lane has been closed and speed in the area is reduced. UPDATE: Nebraska 511 posted on X...
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