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Nebraska musicians move to New York (and elsewhere) for careers but keep their hometown...

The keyboardist flew in from Los Angeles, the drummer from New York City. They came to Omaha to join an all-star show in the epicenter of North Omaha’s jazz revival. Several of the musicians on stage shared one thing in common: They discovered a passion for music in Omaha, then headed elsewhere to find a career. These
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Mom and me hike at Standing Bear Lake for community

Mom Power Inc. hosted an outdoor Mom Power Hour at Standing Bear Lake, helping mothers connect and build stronger community support networks.
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Tracking more rain chances west of Omaha for Sunday

Saturday has dried out with lots of sunshine, and temperatures are in the mid-80s. Tonight, we stay dry as temperatures fall into the low 60s. For many of us, Sunday will be a dry day. However, we will be watching some rain showers move into our western counties during the day. These showers could get as far east as th
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One hospitalized after early-morning crash in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital following an early-morning crash Saturday. It happened near 72nd and Grover, just before 1:30 a.m.. Douglas County Dispatch said the person’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. — Watch breaking news unfold on our livestream. Download the First...
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Superintendent claims he wasn’t aware of shock gloves used in schools, but emails say...

Controversy is stirring in Nebraska over the use of shock gloves by school resource officers, stemming from two incidents in Omaha Public Schools last year. (Source: KETV)
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Waterloo Days Festival 2026 kicks off with free family events, fireworks and veteran tribute...

WATERLOO, NE. — The 2026 Waterloo Days Festival is underway in downtown Waterloo, offering three days of free, family-friendly events including fireworks, live music, food and a parade. Crews put the finishing touches on the festival grounds ahead of the event, which runs through Sunday. Meagan Pruitt, Waterloo Days...
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Car pulled from Papillion Creek near Ralston Arena

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Emergency responders were seen pulling a car from Papillion Creek near the Ralston Arena Friday night. Numerous agencies were seen responding to the area around 9:45 p.m. Police on seen told First Alert 6 no one was injured.
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Customers report water-contaminated fuel at Mega Saver gas station

Customers at a Sarpy County Mega Saver say contaminated premium fuel damaged their vehicles and cost hundreds in repairs.
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Project Lifesaver helps locate missing Council Bluffs man

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) -A 66-year-old Council Bluffs man with dementia was found more than two miles from his home after his family used a tracking band provided through Project Lifesaver, a program multiple Council Bluffs organizations started one year ago. Shaun Pokorny reported his father, Frank, missing the mo
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Bennington Public Schools announces name, mascot and colors for its new high school under...

BENNINGTON, NE. — Bennington Public Schools is building a new high school, and now the community knows what to call it. The district announced the new school will be named Bennington South High School. The school is being built near 180th and Military. BPS also announced the school's mascot...

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