NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha woman has been named Miss Nebraska.

Alyssa Howell won the title Saturday night in North Platte.

Howell, who went into the pageant as Miss Douglas County, also won a talent award early in the competition with her piano performance.

Howell won a $10,000 scholarship with the title, and she will represent Nebraska in the national competition.

Miss Crane Festival Allison Tietjen of Chester was named the first runner-up.