Metro CC culinary instructor prepares for Culinary World Cup in Germany
For Amanda Sheeler-Gurciullo, the road to the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg is more than an opportunity to compete on a world stage. It’s a chance to thank the team who educated and raised her. Today, Sheeler-Gurciullo is executive chef of Metropolitan Community College’s Sage Student Bistro and a...
New affordable housing opens in Foxtail Meadows neighborhood
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Twenty-six new affordable rental homes are now part of Lincoln’s Foxtail Meadows neighborhood, including six dedicated to refugee families. Hoppe Development celebrated the opening of Foxtail 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, marking another step toward addressing the growing need for affordable housing in Lincoln.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue announce 2027 Shorty Gras Tour
The group will bring the spirit of New Orleans across the country. Fresh off a monumental hometown performance celebrating one of the most defining moments in New Orleans history, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue announce their 2027 Shorty Gras Tour, bringing the unmistakable sound and celebratory spirit of New Orleans to stages across the country next February. The 12-date run kicks off February 12th in Lincoln, NE, making its way through the Midwest and South with stops in Kansas City, Detroit
6-year-old discovers rare fossil at Nebraska state park
GRETNA, Neb. — A 6-year-old Nebraska boy made a rare discovery during a visit to Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna. Leo Youngdahl, of Eagle, was attending a Rafting and Rocks event in late summer when he picked up a large rock, hoping to find one of his favorite fossils underneath.
Expanding rural health care access: Federal funding helps four corners reach more residents
YORK, Neb. (KLKN) — More than $177 million in federal funding is being put to work to improve rural health care across Nebraska, including expanding services and hiring additional health care workers. The funding is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year initiative aimed at improving access...
Floating trail twisted by lake surge forces dangerous detour at Standing Bear Lake
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A unique section of trail has been closed in northwest Omaha. That’s caused walkers, runners, and bikers to make a dangerous choice if they want to make a trip all the way around Standing Bear Lake. Trail users who take the Standing Bear Lake loop...
Historic October heat wave: Omaha makes weather history
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha just experienced something that has never happened before: four days in the 90s during October and not only that, but they were CONSECUTIVE. Monday’s high of 91 degrees capped off a remarkable streak that shattered records and made meteorological history for the metro area.
Oregon vs. Nebraska Betting Odds Paint an Intriguing Picture
As the Oregon Ducks prepare to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers, whether redshirt senior quarterback Dante Moore will return from injury remains to be seen.
Unclaimed $330,000 lottery ticket sold in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Lottery announced that a winning ticket sold Saturday at a Casey’s convenience store in Lincoln remains unclaimed. The $330,000 winning ticket was for the Nebraska Pick 5 game and matched all five numbers: 09, 10, 14, 24, 26. The odds of winning the...
Indiana survives road scare at Nebraska to remain unbeaten
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Hoosiers’ 21-game win streak was on the line when they invaded Memorial Stadium Saturday, and the reigning National Champs found themselves in a dogfight inside the Sea of Red. Indiana trailed Nebraska for most of the afternoon, but made the clutch plays down the...

















