With the trucking industry employing one in 12 Nebraskans, it ranks as the third-largest industry in the state.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the death of a Hay Springs juvenile, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Windmill factory, Indian Treaty monument, westward research and Veterans Memorial Building spark first awards

BEATRICE, Neb -- Childcare providers in southeast Nebraska have an opportunity to improve their services at no cost, thanks to the Infant Toddler Quality Initiative offered by Blue Valley Community Action Partnership (BVCA). The program, which supports bo

Further pretrial hearing is set for Christopher Milke, in early May

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 300 weather-related traffic incidents during Nebraska’s latest winter storm. Tragically, one crash near Grand Island involved multiple fatalities.

In October of 2024, the Mid-Plains Community College Ogallala campus' Ready-to-Work: Building Construction Homes for Heroes program received a funding boost to go toward the tiny home community.

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Gathered by friends, family, and her beloved Norfolk community. Rachael Hoefer, a pillar of hope in Madison County was recognized as Norfolks Person of the year.

Main defendant in both cases awaiting trial, after pleading not guilty

A Hastings non-profit is kicking off the final stage of a 10-year-long capital campaign with continued renovations to a century-old building. 

Water service in the Pine Ridge area will be temporarily shut off from 3 p.m. Wednesday until midnight Thursday to allow crews to repair a water line, according to Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) Water and Sewer.

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is pleased to announce Breckstynn Callihan from Grand Island, Nebraska, as the winner of the annual Nebraska Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.

Cornhole, once just a backyard pastime, has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America, and Valentine is preparing to take center stage by hosting a regional tournament.

Smith: few projects are ready to proceed faster than Elk Creek Project in Nebraska

BEATRICE, Neb -- Nebraska producers and agribusiness leaders have an opportunity to gain valuable insights into land ownership and business strategies at an upcoming event hosted by the Nebraska Farmers Network. The meeting is set for March 13th at 4 p.m.

Authorities are warning Scottsbluff residents and businesses of an ongoing phone scam in which fraudsters are impersonating Pipe Works Plumbing LLC and demanding immediate payment.

Football fans and outdoor enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to hunt alongside Pittsburgh Steelers players near Dallas, South Dakota, while supporting a charitable cause.

Authorities in Garden County successfully rescued three children and two women from a dangerous situation after a suspect allegedly held them against their will and drove at high speeds last week.

The Kimball High School FFA Chapter spread the table for family, friends and the community supporting the organization February 28.

Law officers respond to several accidents, slide offs and blocked roads.....during overnight winter blast

Kent Boughton, a Hall of Fame broadcaster with 50+ years of experience, joins News Channel Nebraska as Chief Forecaster, delivering afternoon and evening weathercasts Monday-Thursday.

This years Nebraska Passport has 70 locations for people to visit and get a stamp for. 

East and westbound lanes of 1-80 are closed between Aurora and Lincoln.

No large amounts of snow, but wind gusts as high as 70-miles-per-hour

A new winter storm is set to impact the region beginning late Wednesday night, with heavy snow and gusty winds expected across parts of the Nebraska panhandle and eastern Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service.

A Fort Morgan man was arrested this week following an investigation into child pornography, authorities said.

Interstate 80 was closed in both directions between Grand Island and Lincoln as blizzard conditions created treacherous travel across central Nebraska.

Power is out for thousands in Lincoln after extreme wind caused power lines to become tangled.

FAIRBURY, Neb -- Wildfire season is already proving to be a challenge for rural Nebraska fire departments. Last week, crews from Jefferson and Gage counties were among those who responded to a large fire near Broken Bow in Custer County.

Several counties are experiencing blizzard conditions. 

March's Jefferson County Veteran of the Month is Beatrice native Roger Garton, a Vietnam War Army veteran.

A 31-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl.

Imagine walking into your home only to find nearly everything gone—your appliances, furniture, and even a golf cart. That’s exactly what happened to Angi Goings of Gordon on Feb. 28.

Falls City girl noticed his '83 Trans Am

Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman was third in the bareback riding standing and Riley Pruitt of Gering was sixth in tie down roping.

In newly filed court documents, Ivy Heron admits to arranging minors to have sex with Richard Alan Kucera, also of Winner, in 2020 and 2021.

The National Weather Service says that several counties are in a blizzard warning. 

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified three Nebraska offices set to close, according to its “Wall of Receipts” website.

Blizzard warnings in Cheyenne and Kimball counties have been downgraded to winter weather advisories as warmer temperatures and lower-than-expected moisture levels overnight lessened the storm’s impact.

Officials hope to use the study and recommendations to secure federal grant support for major safety improvements

A motorcycle crash east of Sidney on Sunday night resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man, according to Cheyenne County Attorney Amber Horn.

On Monday, Executive Director Kalli Kieborz and Chair Wade Hollenbeck testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, warning that the council’s future is at risk.

Nebraska Pheasants Forever Chapter 278 held its annual banquet March 1 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. The event raises funds for local conservation activities.

The Gordon Police Department is asking for the public’s help in investigating a string of burglaries.

A 30-year-old South Dakota man is facing charges after a vehicle was stolen in Valentine.

City officials are continuing to urge residents to stay off the Columbus Loup River Levee as they survey the area and assess potential damage following ice jam issues late last week and over the weekend.

987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country are shifting into high gear with a giveaway that could put a brand-new John Deere Z315E Ztrak riding lawn mower in the hands of one lucky listener.

Nebraska is about to remind the citizens that it's still winter in the state. 

The City of Norfolk reminds residents and businesses that the voter-approved sales tax increase will take effect on April 1, 2025.

A man was taken into custody following a domestic disturbance in Potter on Sunday afternoon, where authorities say a woman was pushed out of a moving vehicle during an argument.

A motorcycle crash east of Sidney shut down part of Highway 30 Sunday night and sent one person to the hospital.

Hay Springs Schools are providing counseling and support for students and staff following the death of an 8th-grade student.

The Cheyenne County community rallied in overwhelming support of two-year-old Beckett Block and his family Friday night at the "Beckett Tough" fundraiser, filling the Sidney Elk’s Lodge beyond capacity and showcasing the power of small-town generosity.

Country music star Hunter Hayes will headline the 2025 Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo on Friday, July 25, bringing a high-energy concert to the weeklong event in Sidney from July 19-26.

Beatrice Police and Special Olympians get together for some roundball

The 39th annual Excellence in Early Childhood conference hosted by Chadron State College Feb. 21-22, featured keynote speaker Erin Ramsey, an author and national presenter.

Physicians Mutual, a nationwide provider of health celebrated their brand new call center in Downtown Norfolk.

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) named Jack Arterburn its new Western Nebraska Program Coordinator, where he will focus on grazing education and technical assistance for producers in the region.

A Kearney man accused of threatening a police lieutenant and stalking the city’s police chief will have to wait another couple of months before finding out his sentence.

Fire pushes across county road into Prairie Owl area south of Dunbar

A bill aimed at boosting rural healthcare by providing student loans and loan repayment assistance for nurse anesthetists has advanced in the Nebraska Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Authorities in central Nebraska say the man arrested in connection to Friday, Feb. 21 Clay County homicide, has died. 

Bridgeport pharmacist Scott Linders has taken another opportunity. Sonny's Super Foods has decided to permanently close the pharmacy due to ongoing challenges in staffing.

Law enforcement in the metro area have arrested two teen boys in connection to the death of a 60-year-old Omaha man.