Dangerous heat and humidity to impact Omaha area
Dangerous heat and humidity will settle into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa to end the week and start the upcoming week. The risk for heat-related illness...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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Joe Planansky going into Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
One of western Nebraska’s all-time outstanding high school athletes who became a tremendous tight end for the Chadron State Eagles in the early 1990s, Joe...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Nebraska, Iowa rainfall totals: How much fell Saturday, Sunday
Heavy rain and showers late Saturday through Sunday morning dropped several inches of moisture for parts of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
South Fork Fire 90% contained as crews concentrate on mopping up
Officials said Sunday that a wildfire in western Nebraska is 90% contained as crews concentrated on the Peterson Wildlife Management Area south of U.S. Highw...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
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Arden Locke used to shadow her dad at Jazz games. Now, she’s forging her own path in sports broadcasting
Ogden Raptors: Nebraska golfer Arden Locke, daughter of Utah Jazz voice David Locke, blazes her own sports broadcasting trail.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
'Dire situation': SCOTUS immigration rulings shake-up community, Nebraska legal group braces for impact
The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance said the impact from this ruling will be felt well outside the lines of the immigrant community.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Nebraska cowboy Shadbolt enjoys living out his dreams
SPRINGDALE -- Garrett Shadbolt grew up bareback riding in a small Nebraska town called Merriman and knew he always wanted to ride bareback for a living.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Nebraska Supreme Court dismisses challenge over release of voter data to DOJ
The Nebraska Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal over the release of the state
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Book & Booze Fest with local authors, vendors scheduled for Friday at Ashland steakhouse
More than 20 local authors, five bookstores and more than 20 vendors will be on hand for the Nebraska Book & Booze Fest at Round the Bend Steakhouse in A...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Nebraska records its best Directors’ Cup finish since 2000-01, Troy Dannen nets bonus
Sam McKewon and Gary Sharp discuss Sam's sitdown conversation with Husker coach Matt Rhule. They also preview the Battle of the Boneyard seven-on-seven tourn...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Sean MacKinnon
Sean MacKinnon joined WLWT in October 2024 as a reporter. He previously worked for our sister station in Omaha, Nebraska covering politics locally and across
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Omaha quarantine unit shares lessons as last passengers from hantavirus ship leave
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine leaders spoke of lessons learned in the quarantine, some of which they have begun sharing with others in a national disease-fighti...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Former Husker Sam Hoiberg signs with Phoenix Suns
Sam Hoiberg, a Lincoln-area standout and former Nebraska guard, is headed to the Phoenix Suns as an undrafted free agent.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Former Nebraska City neurosurgeon seeks insanity defense in child sexual assault case
A former Nebraska City neurosurgeon accused of child sexual assault is now seeking an insanity defense, court records show.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska Among States That Have Eased Child Labor Laws Ahead Of Summer Hiring Season
For some teenagers across the country, the summer is the first opportunity to gain work experience for their nascent resume.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Mizzou volleyball faces some stiff tests in 2026 schedule
The Mizzou volleyball schedule is set for 2026. Included are chances for historic wins against Nebraska and Oregon, matchups against all 15 SEC opponents and...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Nebraska Commission Greenlights Marijuana Being Legally Planted Within The State
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission cleared the way Monday for the first state-licensed cultivator to put marijuana plants in the grou...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
More than 5.1 million in Nebraska, Iowa region expected to travel for Independence Day
AAA projects more than 5.1 million people in the Nebraska-Iowa region will travel at least 50 miles for the July 4 holiday period.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Eastern Nebraska woman sentenced for abusing child at unlicensed day care
An eastern Nebraska woman was sentenced on Monday for abusing a child at an unlicensed day care.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
NDOT extends nighttime closures on US-77 Warlick Boulevard Interchange in south Lincoln
The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced that traffic on U.S. Highway 77 northbound will be detoured overnight Friday.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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Jun 22, 2026Open source
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Arden Locke used to shadow her dad at Jazz games. Now, she’s forging her own path in sports broadcasting
Ogden Raptors: Nebraska golfer Arden Locke, daughter of Utah Jazz voice David Locke, blazes her own sports broadcasting trail.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Dangerous heat and humidity to impact Omaha area
Dangerous heat and humidity will settle into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa to end the week and start the upcoming week. The risk for heat-related illness...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
'Dire situation': SCOTUS immigration rulings shake-up community, Nebraska legal group braces for impact
The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance said the impact from this ruling will be felt well outside the lines of the immigrant community.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Nebraska cowboy Shadbolt enjoys living out his dreams
SPRINGDALE -- Garrett Shadbolt grew up bareback riding in a small Nebraska town called Merriman and knew he always wanted to ride bareback for a living.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Nebraska Supreme Court dismisses challenge over release of voter data to DOJ
The Nebraska Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal over the release of the state
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Book & Booze Fest with local authors, vendors scheduled for Friday at Ashland steakhouse
More than 20 local authors, five bookstores and more than 20 vendors will be on hand for the Nebraska Book & Booze Fest at Round the Bend Steakhouse in A...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Nebraska records its best Directors’ Cup finish since 2000-01, Troy Dannen nets bonus
Sam McKewon and Gary Sharp discuss Sam's sitdown conversation with Husker coach Matt Rhule. They also preview the Battle of the Boneyard seven-on-seven tourn...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Sean MacKinnon
Sean MacKinnon joined WLWT in October 2024 as a reporter. He previously worked for our sister station in Omaha, Nebraska covering politics locally and across
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Omaha quarantine unit shares lessons as last passengers from hantavirus ship leave
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine leaders spoke of lessons learned in the quarantine, some of which they have begun sharing with others in a national disease-fighti...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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