Claas invests $10M in Nebraska research center
The ribbon fell Oct. 8 at Claas headquarters in Omaha, Neb., signaling a commitment to advancing agricultural technology. The grand opening of the new Claas Research and Development Center represents a dual investment: better tools for farmers and a boost to Nebraska’s agricultural economy. “Nebraska agriculture is roughly 95%...
$130K winning Nebraska Pick 5 ticket sold in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you bought a Nebraska Pick 5 Ticket before Monday’s drawing, you might be a big winner!. A release from the Nebraska Lottery says a winning ticket worth $130,000 was sold at the Speedee Mart at 132nd and Grover in Omaha. The winning numbers from...
Omaha man files lawsuit against DHHS over public records request
LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. — An Omaha man is filing a lawsuit against the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services over its estimated cost and completion date to fulfill his public records request. In the lawsuit filed Monday in Lancaster County District Court, Curt Safranek, who is the founder...
Nebraska Winter 2026-27: Omaha, 31.11-Inch Snow History
Omaha, Lincoln and western Nebraska could still face disruptive winter storms through March 2027.
SquareOne Youth and Family Crisis Center opens in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — After nearly a decade of planning and collaboration, local leaders celebrated the grand opening of the SquareOne Youth and Family Crisis Center in downtown Lincoln on Monday. The facility, located at 220 S. 17th Street, will begin welcoming families Tuesday, October 20, offering around-the-clock behavioral...
Google announces $6M contribution to reduce Omaha utility bills
Google is making a $6 million contribution in Nebraska aiming to lower energy bills for Omaha Public Power District customers. The announcement was made during a press conference Monday at OPPD’s administrative offices, where officials said the funds will support a community collaboration led by OPPD with support from United Way of the Midlands and other community partners.
Omaha drivers report gas station supply issues across the metro; Pillen signs EO to...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Run into a gas station that has supply issues this weekend? You might not be the only one. First Alert 6 has received multiple reports from viewers that gas stations in the metro are running low on - or are completely out of - fuel. Viewers...
Omaha father suing DHHS after records-request estimate of nearly $1M, 2076 deadline
LINCOLN — An Omaha father said he was “dumbfounded” when his request for transparency about a DHHS tool used in determining funding for families with disabilities led to a nearly $1 million estimate to provide records, with expected completion by September 2076. DHHS now faces a lawsuit over the estimate. Curt Safranek on Sept. 23 […]
Rhule gives injury rundown after physical game in Oregon: Key senior defender and running...
The bye week came at a necessary time for the Huskers physically, but even that extra week likely won't be enough for one of Nebraska's veteran defenders and a key running back. "We came out of it really banged up," Rhule said during his Monday press conference after the 17-14...
Nebraska remains unanimous No. 1 in AVCA Top 25 poll
LINCOLN, Neb — Nebraska volleyball held its No. 1 ranking in the AVCA-Taraflex Division I poll released Monday, staying unbeaten at 19-0. The Huskers received 63 first-place votes and 1,575 points. Pittsburgh ranked second with 1,512 points and a 17-1 record. Nebraska added two wins to its unbeaten season...

















