OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – One way for retailers to attract repeat customers is by offering a rewards program, but there’s one that hasn’t been a very rewarding experience.
Frequent shoppers at Nebraska Crossing Outlets, Terry Schutz and Bob Fielder say the mall’s “FastCash Redemptions” have slowed to a standstill.
“For several months, we’ve accumulated the earnings from purchases out there,” Bob said. “I’ve got $835 worth of credit and I can’t use it.”
Though their membership says “active,” when Bob and Terry pull up the FastCash app, it says “redemption currently unavailable.”
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A message to both says FastCash Redemptions is under construction.
“Under development to the point that we can still use it and spend money there and earn the credits, but we can’t spend those credits,” Terry said. “I feel cheated more than anything.”
With almost $1,500 worth of credits combined, both say they missed out on savings during the holiday shopping season.
While the platform is under development, mall management tells 6 News that shoppers will still be able to collect points on their app, just just can’t say when they’ll be able to use them in stores.
A message from Nebraska Crossing to app users tells them to “stay tuned” for a push notification once FastCash is finished being worked on and that they look forward to delivering good news soon.
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“Don’t make an offer if you’re not going to do it,” Terry said. “It’s been months. How long does it take to redo it and get with another company to monitor it?”
Without explanation, the bottom of the notice says it expires Feb. 29, but Bob and Terry say their patience ran out weeks ago.
“I’m going to go out there and spend money anyway,” Bob said. “This was a good offer, I took advantage of it and then the offer took advantage of us. It’s totally unfair.”
By attaching their credit cards, Bob and Terry bought into the FastCash App but say they won’t be satisfied with the rewards program until they see it’s redeeming qualities.
Despite notices mentioning expiration dates, a manager with Nebraska Crossing says that credits for purchases at mall stores don’t expire.
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Upon request for comment from 6 News, Nebraska Crossing sent the following statement.
I started calling about the money in October. I called back in November and was told they hoped to have it up and running by the end of the week. Which would have been Nov. 17th. They said if it wasn’t up and running by then they would have a work around so we could use our money for Black Friday. This didn’t happen so when I called in December I was threatened with “well, at least we still have the program. We could just do away with it” They said the hold up was the Apple side of things. It’s time the turn over our money.
The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.
Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.
MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.
The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.
According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.
The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.
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NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.
This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.
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Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)
KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.
They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.
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The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.
“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”
Students representing UNK include: Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano Minden – Evan Porter, percussion Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute
Cheri
January 11, 2024 at 7:13 pm
I started calling about the money in October. I called back in November and was told they hoped to have it up and running by the end of the week. Which would have been Nov. 17th. They said if it wasn’t up and running by then they would have a work around so we could use our money for Black Friday. This didn’t happen so when I called in December I was threatened with “well, at least we still have the program. We could just do away with it” They said the hold up was the Apple side of things. It’s time the turn over our money.