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Today in History - March 26: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo opens Desert Dome
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (149+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in history, the Henry Doorly Zoo cut the ribbon on one of its most amazing exhibits. Back in 2002, some invited guests got a sneak peek at the Desert Dome. By now, most have probably…...
Heat-sensing drone in Omaha finds lost dog in snow
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (447+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A white dog missing during a snowstorm was found in less than 20 minutes using a drone equipped with thermal imaging technology after nearly 24 hours of searching. Michelle Gibilisco received a call from her son Sunday afternoon. Her…...
Heat sensing drone finds lost dog in snow
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (77+ words) Heat sensing drone finds lost dog in snow'WOWT Heat sensing drone finds lost dog in snow Bicycle sculpture unveiled outside Open Harvest to honor beloved Lincoln volunteer Looking at the future of Beatrice's Dempster site - 5 p.m. Pillen visits Valentine, Gothenburg to…...
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo named best zoo in the country for 4th year in a row by USA Today
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (119+ words) Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo named best zoo in the country for 4th year in a row by USA Today'WOWT OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has been named the best zoo in the country for the fourth consecutive year, according…...
Grand Island fire crews use donated pet oxygen masks to save dog
1+ week, 5+ day ago (454+ words) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A dog survived a mobile home fire Monday after Grand Island fire crews used pet-specific oxygen masks donated by a local veterinary clinic. All occupants of the home escaped safely, but the dog remained inside. Firefighters…...
Max the Cat cruises into the hearts of senior citizens
1+ week, 6+ day ago (382+ words) DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Aging Untold) " Every Wednesday for several years, Max the therapy cat has been "couch cruising" at Delta Retirement Center, wheeling past wheelchairs and "paws"ing to say hello to residents who eagerly await his weekly visits. The…...
Today in History - March 11: Elephants brought to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (126+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day ten years ago, Omaha received its share of a herd of 17 elephants relocated from Africa. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the relocation aimed to protect the animals from suffering during a drought in…...
Nebraska Humane Society to host low-cost pet vaccination clinic
2+ week, 1+ day ago (171+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In March, which is National Pet Vaccination Month, the Nebraska Humane Society is reminding pet owners too that their pet licenses are also due Sunday with the required vaccinations. To help, NHS is hosting Dr. Susan Ostle…...
‘Surprised’: Man cited for feeding stray cats during winter cold snap
2+ week, 5+ day ago (401+ words) SWANTON, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) " An Ohio man said he was shocked when he was cited for feeding stray cats behind a building he owns during a recent stretch of harsh winter weather. Scott Drummond bought the building a couple…...
Zoo exhibit closed after bonobo runs into, shatters layer of safety glass
3+ week, 1+ day ago (55+ words) Zoo exhibit closed after bonobo runs into, shatters layer of safety glass'WOWT Zoo exhibit closed after bonobo runs into, shatters layer of safety glass GRAPHIC: Man protesting Iran conflict dragged out of Senate hearing Grand Island man charged with felony…...