Mills County suspects booked for ongoing criminal conduct, other charges
(Glenwood) -- Two suspects face ongoing criminal conduct and other charges following their arrests in Mills County late last week. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 41-year-old Shawna Kay Bolton of Hastings, Nebraska was arrested shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for ongoing criminal conduct, enterprise,...
Methodist scholarship combats nursing shortage
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Methodist College is offering a full-tuition scholarship for students enrolled in its accelerated nursing program as the United States faces a nationwide nursing shortage. The scholarship requires recipients to commit to working at a Methodist Hospital for four years after graduation. Shortage...
Softball ranked No. 2 in week three D1Softball Mid-Major Rankings
OMAHA, Neb. - Omaha Softball (12-1) has been ranked second in the week three D1Softball Mid-Major Rankings, it was revealed Monday. The Mavericks finished the Troy Invitational 3-1 with the lone loss to the host Trojans, Omaha's first loss and shutout of the campaign. Three Maverick pitchers (Maddia Groff, Alexis...
Class B215 state champion: Blaise Baughman, Blair
The senior ends his career as a state champion after previously finishing as a two-time bronze medalist.
Artifacts from an 1865 Missouri River sinking fill visitor center at DeSoto National Wildlife...
NEAR BLAIR, Neb. (KOLN) - A steamboat that sank in the Missouri River in 1865 is the centerpiece of an exhibit at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge visitor center, where thousands of well-preserved artifacts from the vessel remain on display. The steamboat Bertrand was built in 1864 in Wheeling, West...
Downtown, Midtown Omaha businesses gather for inaugural ‘Streetcar Alliance’ meeting
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More than 30 businesses gathered Monday night for the inaugural meeting of the Omaha Streetcar Impact Alliance. The organization was formed by businesses between 13th and 42nd streets that are fed up with the construction relating to the Omaha Streetcar. The purpose of their meeting: to...
News We Love: ‘Great Dad Joke Off’ offers support
OMAHA, Neb. — Community members in Nebraska came together support one of their own at the second annual "Great Dad Joke Off. Jessica McAfee was this year's recipient of the Great Dad Joke Off. "The recipe said set the oven to 180 degrees, but now I can't open it...
Nebraska Weather Alert: March 1-5 Rain/Snow Chance With Warmer Temps in Grand Island, Kearney
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lincoln, Neb. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is lining up for Nebraska, with milder air favoring mostly rain from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5. According to NOAA’s 6-10 day outlook...
One injured after wrong-way crash near Carter Lake, OPD says
According to Omaha Police, the crash happened at the intersection of Abbot Drive and Locust Street around 3:30 Sunday afternoon.
Man charged in Millard student’s death in crash changes plea
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Bennington man charged in connection with the death of a 16-year-old Millard West student has changed his plea. Christopher Luke, 33, changed his plea to no contest to the charge of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide. Luke’s sentencing is scheduled for May 14th. The charge...

















