Author Archives: Brian Neben
Motorcyclist transported after collision with SUV north of Kearney
KEARNEY - A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital after a collision north of Kearney during the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 24. Around 4 p.m., the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatch...
Aug 24, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
NSP investigating suspicious death in Garfield County
BURWELL - The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Garfield County Wednesday morning. At approximately 6 a.m. Wednesday, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office requ...
Aug 24, 2023 Tony Webster / CC
DARE police program to begin at Emerson Elementary
KEARNEY - Emerson Elementary School is thrilled to announce the launch of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) police program, aimed at empowering young minds to make informed and responsible de...
Aug 24, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
Syphilis incidence continues increasing in Nebraska
KEARNEY - Syphilis incidence is rapidly increasing in the United States and in Nebraska with notable trends in heterosexual and congenital transmissions. In Nebraska, syphilis rates are increasing at ...
Aug 24, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
Bertrand, Wood River volunteers to honored with Step Forward Awards
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen is inviting all Nebraskans to the Step Forward Awards on Friday, Oct. 6 at 11:00 a.m.. The ceremony recognizes exemplary volunteers across the state who have given their ...
Aug 24, 2023 Nebraska Volunteer Commission, Courtesy
Lane Closure on 2nd Ave. at 23rd St.
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces water valve repair work will take place in the inside southbound lane and two left turn lanes of 2nd Avenue at 23rd Street. Starting at 6:3...
Aug 24, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
Lexington Police Chief Tracy Wolf retires after 40 years of service
LEXINGTON - Tracy Wolf, Chief of the Lexington Police Department retired after 40 years of service and was honored with a public reception at the Lexington Grand Generation Center on Tuesday, Aug. 22....
Aug 24, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media.
Police Chief Tracy Wolf
Playground set at Newell Elementary destroyed by arson
GRAND ISLAND - A 15- and 16-year-old were cited for criminal mischief after intentionally setting fire to the playground set at Newell Elementary School during the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 23. Acc...
Aug 24, 2023 Max Kukurudziak / Unsplash
Firework sale and discharge times reduced in Lexington
LEXINGTON - An ordinance to reduce the number of days fireworks can be sold and discharged within the Lexington city limits was passed by the Lexington City Council during their Tuesday, Aug. 22 Mayor...
Aug 23, 2023
Lincoln welcomes air show visitors Aug. 26-27
LINCOLN - With more than 100,000 guests expected each day, those attending the Guardians of Freedom Airshow on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 are advised to plan for possible congested traf...
Aug 23, 2023 Todd Diemer / Unsplash