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Central Nebraska News
Five Hastings College musicians selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band
HASTINGS - Five Hastings College students were selected to perform with the Nebraska Intercollegiate...
G.I. Parks and Recreation 2026 Summer Activity Guide now available
GRAND ISLAND - Nothing can help you shake off the latest winter storm better than simply thinking ab...
Cottonwood Fire now 96 percent contained, activity focused northwest side of fire
NEBRASKA - The Cottonwood Fire is now considered 96 percent contained, with activity being focused o...
Heat wave of March 21 sees highest temperatures ever recorded this early in the year
GRAND ISLAND - The heat wave that produced temperatures in the high 90s on Saturday, March 21 are th...
Localized Red Flag Warning issued for five counties in central Nebraska
LEXINGTON - A localized Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions has been issued for fi...
NDOT: Work begins today on I-80, Wood River to Grand Island
Weather permitting, work will begin March 23 on Interstate 80 (I-80) from reference post 299.25 to r...
NDOT: Work will begin on US-6 in Hastings
HASTINGS - Weather permitting, work will begin March 30 on U.S. Highway 6 (US-6), from approximately...
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Kearney Planning Commission votes 6-1 for proposed event venue northwest of town
KEARNEY - The Kearney Planning Commission voted 6-1 in favor of a proposed community event venue tha...
Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 23-27
HASTINGS - Nebraska's Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 23-27, and the National Weather Service...
UNK's Paul Twigg named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Murray State
MURRAY, Ky. - Dr. Paul Twigg has been named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Murra...
Commissioners approve 2026-2027 waterfowl recommendations
NEBRASKA - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved 2026-2027 waterfowl hunting season recomm...
Troopers make 13 DUI arrests in St. Patrick's Day effort
NEBRASKA - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 13 impaired drivers as part of an enforc...
Christopher Milke sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder of Tammy Leslie
GAGE CO. - Christopher Milke was sentenced by Judge Rick Schreiner to life in prison for the 1st Deg...
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Public comment period extended for Ag Committee hearing due to wildfires
LINCOLN - Niobrara Sen. Barry DeKay, chairperson of the Agriculture Committee, announced today that ...
Congressman Smith on House Floor: Nebraskans are Resilient
WASHINGTON - Today, during a speech on the House floor, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) asked his c...
Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires
NEBRASKA - Outdoor enthusiasts are advised to use extreme caution across the state due to dry condit...
Central Nebraska Sports
Gallery: Kearney boys soccer claims win over Standing Bear, 4-0
KEARNEY - Kearney Bearcats defeated the Standing Bear Grizzlies 4-0 during soccer tournament held at...
Gallery: Kearney girls soccer defeats Grand Island, 10-0
KEARNEY -Kearney Bearcats girls defeat Grand Island Islander girls 10-0 at soccer tournament held at...
Islanders open season with 11-1 win over Lincoln High
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday afternoon, ...
UNK Track Indoor Invite - CLASS D RESULTS
Below are the individual results from the UNK Class D Indoor Invite that was held on Thursday. The C...
Husker Basketball wins first NCAA Tournament game in rout of Troy 76-47
Nebrasketball is moving on to the Round of 32 for the first time in program history with their 76-47...
G.I. Senior High School names VanDerwerken Head Volleyball Coach for 2026-27
GRAND ISLAND - A new face, but familiar to the Grand Island community, will be leading the Islanders...
Husker Sports
Nebraska to face Iowa in Sweet 16 Thursday
The Nebraska men's basketball team will face Iowa in the South regional semifinal round Thursday at ...
Huskers blast way to rubber game win over Michigan
A towering home run to right field by Max Buettenback and a grand slam to left-center by Jett Buck, ...
NU wrestling takes 3rd at NCAAs
The Nebraska wrestling team finished third at the 2026 NCAA Championships, racking up the second-hig...
Nebraska advances to Sweet 16
A layup by Lincoln native Braden Frager with 2.2 seconds to go sent the Nebraska men's basketball te...
Husker pitching locks down MSU bats to earn sweep
The No. 9 Nebraska softball team allowed just one run and six hits as the Cornhuskers swept Michigan...
Nebraska rolls Michigan to even series
The Nebraska baseball team evened its series with Michigan in resounding fashion, as the Cornhuskers...
National News from Fox News
World Series champ recalls terrifying near-drowning incident in Minnesota
Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa recalled a near-drowning incident with his son on Lake M...
'Call a Boomer' payphones help cure loneliness, spark friendships across generations
The "Call a Boomer" payphone project aims to fight loneliness by connecting younger and ol...
Police investigating Alabama student Jimmy Gracey's death pursue no charges as they await toxicology, autopsy
Spanish authorities are not pursuing criminal charges in Jimmy Gracey's death, as a preliminary auto...
Air Canada passenger says pilot 'did the best thing he could,' describes deadly impact
Passenger Jack Cabot says the Air Canada pilot "did the best thing he could" before the de...
National Sports from Fox News
World Series champ recalls terrifying near-drowning incident in Minnesota
Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa recalled a near-drowning incident with his son on Lake M...
Megan Rapinoe praises Iranian women's soccer team's 'bravery' after facing criticism
Former U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe finally spoke out about the Iranian women's soccer team's plig...
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks agree to historic contract extension: reports
The Seattle Seahawks and Jaxon Smith-Njigba reportedly agreed to a record-setting contract extension...
US soccer legend Landon Donovan opens up on mental health struggles, redefining success
American soccer legend Landon Donovan opened up about mental health struggles and reconfiguring what...