Nick Stavas

Omaha

Digital Producer at WOWT-TV (Omaha, NE)

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WWE Raw coming to Omaha’s CHI Health Center

2 months ago | msn.com | Nick Stavas
Nebraska football legend Calvin Jones found dead in Omaha home

Jan 24, 2025 | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Nick Stavas

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Big Red Nation is mourning the loss of a gridiron legend. Calvin Jones — a running back who dazzled Husker fans with his breakneck speed as part of Tom Osborne’s famous “we-back” system in the early 1990s — died Wednesday. Omaha Police responded to his home near 38th and Franklin Street after a neighbor called firefighters to report an odor of gas coming from the house. Officers said a man, later identified as Jones, was found dead in the basement.
Omaha Children’s Museum unveils plan for new RiverFront building

Oct 24, 2024 | 1011now.com | Elaina Riley |Nick Stavas

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After starting out as a traveling group of exhibits and activities, then moving into a permanent location on the west edge of downtown, the Omaha Children’s Museum is on the move again. Nearly 50 years of operation at 20th Street and St. Mary’s Avenue will give way to a new start, as the museum is relocating to The RiverFront.
HUSKER GAMEDAY: Nebraska hosts unbeaten Rutgers in Big Ten showdown

Oct 5, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Nick Stavas

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Home again, home again are the Huskers, as they return to Memorial Stadium after a short trip east. Nebraska (4-1, 1-1) hosts Rutgers (4-0, 1-0) in a pivotal Big Ten matchup Saturday — a game that figures to give each fanbase a clearer image of their season trajectory in 2024. It will be a scorcher both literally and figuratively, as the forecast is calling for record-high temperatures at kickoff time in Lincoln.
HUSKER GAMEDAY: Nebraska battles Purdue in first road game of 2024

Sep 28, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Nick Stavas

Share LIVE UPDATES Nebraska is looking to bounce back from a disastrous late-game collapse leading to an WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WOWT) - The “home stretch” is typically referred to when talking about the end of a season, but for the Huskers in 2024, the home stretch has already concluded in some ways. After opening the season with four straight contests inside the comfort of Memorial Stadium, Nebraska (3-1, 0-1) takes its first road trip Saturday for a date with Purdue (1-2, 0-0).
How to watch: Nebraska, Creighton meet in Top 10 volleyball clash

Sep 10, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Nick Stavas

ShareLINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A top 10 showdown takes place in college volleyball Tuesday night without even having to leave the borders of the Cornhusker State, as No. 5 Nebraska (5-1) hosts No. 9 Creighton (5-0). GAME INFO Nebraska entered the season ranked No. 2 in the country, but suffered a shocking 3-0 upset loss to unranked SMU a week ago. The Huskers have bounced back nicely, though, sweeping the Citadel and Montana State to close out the week.
17 Nebraska counties to receive federal aid for severe storms in late May

Aug 20, 2024 | 1011now.com | Nick Stavas

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More federal aid is coming Nebraska’s way to help the state recover from the seemingly endless string of severe weather this summer. President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for Nebraska due to damage from storms between May 20 and June 3. As a result, FEMA announced Tuesday that relief funding has become available to local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in 17 counties, including Douglas, Dodge, Saunders, and Washington.
13 Nebraska Senators assert stance against mobile gambling as tax debate continues

Aug 16, 2024 | wowt.com | Nick Stavas

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - In the wake of casino legalization in Nebraska, and as gambling races its way to the forefront of the sports and entertainment industry, some lawmakers say it's time to pump the brakes in the Cornhusker State.
Senators to hold public forums on taxes, special session in Omaha, Lincoln

Jul 16, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Nick Stavas

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Senators to hold public forums on taxes, special session in Omaha, Lincoln

Jul 16, 2024 | wowt.com | Nick Stavas

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - As a special session approaches, 11 Nebraska State Senators will be seeking input from the state's two biggest cities. A pair of public forums have been scheduled - one in Omaha and one in Lincoln. The former will take place at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, with the other being held at the Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln from 5-7 p.m. next Monday, July 22. Lawmakers planning to attend each forum include Sens.