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Nebraska expert offers tips on how to protect kids as hot car deaths rise

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2 years ago

July 11, 2024

Nebraska expert offers tips on how to protect kids as hot car deaths rise

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The death of a child in a daycare van last August was the fourth to happen in Nebraska between 1990 and 2023.

That’s according to the national nonprofit group Kids and Car Safety.

The same group reports nearly 1,100 deaths nationwide during the same time period.

San Jose State adjunct meteorology professor Jan Null founded No Heat Stroke, which also tracks child deaths in cars.

So far this year, the group said there have been 10 deaths across the country, five in the first 10 days of July.

“My background is as a meteorologist, and the only thing harder to predict than the weather is human actions,” Null said.

Null told 6 News there are three common scenarios in these incidents.

“The one that we most often hear about is—and about 54 percent of the cases—are where children are accidentally forgotten in vehicles by a parent or other caregiver,” he said.

The other scenarios are when a child gets into a car on their own or when someone knowingly leaves a child in the car.

Douglas County Health Director Dr. Lindsay Huse said it’s always a good idea to double checking your vehicle.

“Put a sticky note on your steering wheel or on your dash or whatever your need to remind yourself that, ‘Hey, you’ve got a passenger that you want to make sure that you’re not forgetting in the back seat,’” Huse said. “I think whatever reminder works for you is worth trying out.”

She also wants to remind people that any kind of underlying health conditions, including respiratory or cardiovascular issues, can make you more prone to heat injury.

“If you’ve got an underlying health condition—whether you’re a kid, an adult, an elderly—we really recommend that you take special care to stay cool and to make sure that you’re getting those fluids.”

And remember, it doesn’t take long for a car to get dangerously hot.

“On a 90 degree day, it will heat up 19 degrees in the first 10 minutes,” Null said. “So it’ll be 90 degrees outside and 109 in the vehicle.”

Null and Huse both emphasize education and awareness to stop future tragedies.

No Heat Stroke encourages parents to teach their kids not to play in cars. In case they do get stuck in one because of child safety locks, teach them to try opening the front doors or honking the car’s horn to get someone’s attention.

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Nebraska Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 5 on March 1, 2026

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56 minutes ago

March 2, 2026

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The results are in for the Nebraska Lottery’s draw games on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 1.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 1 drawing

7-6-5

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 5 numbers from March 1 drawing

04-20-28-30-39

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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from March 1 drawing

Red Balls: 02-10, White Balls: 25-26

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Winning MyDay numbers from March 1 drawing

Month: 11, Day: 28, Year: 38

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 1 drawing

10-11-12-35-56, Bonus: 04

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

When are the Nebraska Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, 5: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
Lucky For Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
2 By 2: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
MyDaY: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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13 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Courtesy Nebraska Athletics

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.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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1 day ago

March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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.

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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