Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
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🏘️ Community
At the Nebraska Broadcasters Association awards banquet in La Vista, First Alert 6 WOWT celebrated wins when its 5 p.m. newscast produced by Sophia Ridder was named Best Newscast and the station was a finalist for Station of the Year — additional awards went to its teams for spot weather during the March 19 blizzard and for spot news reporting, election coverage and sports reporting — marking a strong showing for the network.
🚨 Crime
A 43-year-old man died when Bellevue police subdued him after he physically resisted arrest following a call for a naked man near South 28th Avenue and Cedar Island Road—officials said lifesaving measures were performed before he was taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, and the Sarpy County Force Investigation Team is leading the probe.
📰 Economy
Congressman Don Bacon said tariffs are hurting Nebraska farmers as crop prices have dropped and input costs have risen amid a 6% GDP drop—he urged Congress to reclaim tariff authority and negotiate new trade deals to aid the agricultural sector.
🎉 Bellevue Events
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Nebraska Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Elkhorn Shores — Entry fees apply — Experience the magic of 16th Century Europe and the adventure of 18th Century Caribbean buccaneers at Nebraska's longest-running Renaissance festival.
Bellevue Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Washington Park — Free — Explore local produce and crafts at this vibrant farmers market.
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