The Nebraska man facing charges of murder and attempted murder in two central Nebraska counties is taking a plea deal in both cases. 

The Hastings High Tigers are coming off their second straight season with a playoff appearance, and they’re aiming to keep that streak intact with some new additions to the starting lineup.

Good Roast Coffee in Kearney is now open, and the team behind it says the shop is focused on quality drinks and creating a welcoming space.

Hastings College is promoting a long-time employee to Dean of one of two university offices. 

A new roundabout near the University of Nebraska-Kearney campus will partially open Thursday after five months of construction. 

A man is hospitalized and some people were evacuated from their homes after a large anhydrous tank leak in Holstein.

A long-anticipated casino and racetrack is finally open in Western Nebraska, and it promises jobs, tourism and a boost to the local economy.

A financial criminal is still out there after jackpotting multiple ATM machines, officials say.

A multi-billion dollar merger is happening between two utility companies who serve Nebraska.

The Endangered Missing Advisory activated to determine the whereabouts of Elmer Ramirez Rojas has been canceled, Nebraska State Patrol says.

The Phelps County Sheriff's Office responding to a crash at around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of T Rd. and Highway 6/34, according to the department.

The 40th and final Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion featured stories of sacrifice and survival.

The University of Nebraska president’s bonus will not go into his pocket, but back into the universities programs.

Deaths stemming from domestic abuse are already above last year, only halfway through the year.

Triple digit heat indexes are in store for most of Nebraska this weekend.

It's not a marathon...or a sprint. It is simply a walk to raise awareness about a disease that affects many.

State leaders came together Thursday to motivate the next generation as a part of GovernorJim Pillen's annual Youth Summit in Kearney.

Babies born during Kool-Aid days are extra special this year.

The Hastings College Alumni Association will be awarding their pick for the Outstanding Alumni Coach award during Homecoming weekend.

Two 9-year-old boys are accused of breaking into cars and setting one on fire.

The Oregon Trail Rodeo is in its 34th year in Hastings, and will see over 200 rodeo competitors coming from as far away as Australia.

For the second time in as many days, the start date for a project fixing traffic lights at a Hastings intersection has changed. 

Fire crews quickly extinguished a vehicle fire Wednesday afternoon near X Avenue and 36th Street in Kearney.

Buffalo County residents gathered Tuesday evening in Elm Creek for a town hall meeting focused on the proposed $72 million law enforcement center.

Going through state laws, it turned into a global search through four rounds of interviews. In the end, committee members didn't need to look far to find the perfect fit.

Emergency crews responded quickly to a multi-vehicle crash in the Walgreens parking lot in Kearney Wednesday.

A lot of America saw something glowing in the night sky Tuesday.

Eight individuals and two teams will celebrate their induction as the 36th class to join the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame during a reception and banquet held in conjunction with Hastings College Homecoming on Saturday, September 27. 

A home on the National Register of Historic Places is under renovation, adding a household necessity.

The construction timeline on new traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 6 and Showboat Blvd in Hastings has been moved up, and will start today.

30-year-old Jordan Ingraham was recently arrested and charged in connection with a July shooting that took place at a Kearney house party.

KPS is exploring changes for local middle schools as growth on the city’s west side is predicted to cause over-crowding.

The Hastings Fire and Rescue department is celebrating the addition and promotions of six members, whose presence on staff are primed to alleviate some staffing concerns.

Schools across the state are hitting mute on student screens after a bill was passed by the Nebraska legislature.

A Kearney man is behind bars after being arrested on several felony charges related to child sexual abuse content.

The Hastings Fire and Rescue department is used to responding to emergency situations on a daily basis, but now a call for help from their own department is being answered by the Hastings City Council.

Less than two months into the job, the new chancellor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney has announced his intention to make millions of dollars in cuts.

More than 500 veterans and families are expected to attend the four-day farewell after decades of tradition.

Gov. Jim Pillen has announced his next appointment of district court judge for the 11th Judicial District.

The City of Kearney has named Lt. Gabriel Kowalek as its new Chief of Police.

Kearney Little League has ended their season with a regional semi-final finish after winning state and several big wins in regional play.

Beginning in 2026, Nebraskans younger than 46 will be eligible for the savings plan

A man who authorities say absconded from parole was arrested in North Platte Wednesday.

Volunteers in Kearney packed over 50,000 meals during the United Against Hunger event, aiming to support families in need as school begins and budgets tighten.

A first-time bar owner is hitting the gas with a restaurant themed after an 80s hit TV series.

The Hastings Police Department is advising local businesses to use caution against a circulating credit card scam targeting Hastings.

The Hastings Aquacourt's final day in operation is Sunday, August 10, which will be followed by the Doggie Paddle event on Monday August 11.

Students at Hastings College now have three additional academic majors to choose from.

The Hastings Police Department is revealing the results of a recent speeding enforcement campaign, which was made possible through a state grant.

If you've been to a Nebraska high school state sporting event at any point over the last 30 years, or a UNK volleyball match over the last three plus decades, you may have heard his voice.

The Nebraska Senior Games are underway in Kearney, drawing hundreds of older athletes to compete, reconnect and stay active.

Hundreds of ag specialists from dozens of communities flock to the annual South Central Agricultural Lab each year to learn more about different factors affecting crops, water, and ag machinery in Nebraska.

Hornady Manufacturing is supporting the development of apartments for those who are homeless or experiencing disabilities.

Visitors who are planning trips to witness the spring sandhill crane migration will now have another option for lodging.

The Buffalo County Commission will be running for re-election on the Board.

UNK is presenting a proposal for various classrooms to be named in the Calvin T. Ryan Library and the Health and Sports Center. 

After 200 local workers were laid off from the Eaton Corporation in Kearney, the community has stepped up to offer support by organizing a job fair in under a month.

Ranchers, students and Ag experts recently gathered to share knowledge, grow profits and promote land stewardship.

A Central Nebraska non-profit is launching a new program to assist certain homeowners with damaged properties that not only dealt with flooding in Grand Island, but for any natural disaster events that may happen in the future.

A Hastings home is unlivable and its homeowner recovering from injuries after the house caught fire early Wednesday. 

Heartland United Way is gathering donors to show how their contributions are helping the various communities.

A new report from the South Heartland District Health Department shows that mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus have made their way to Adams County.

Central Nebraska is joining communities nationwide for "National Night Out."

Jeremy Jensen, the former mayor of Grand Island and a former board member of the Nebraska State fair, feels uniquely qualified to publicly share his thoughts on several financial decisions made by the Nebraska State Fair.