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Historic Kearney sports bar to reopen in July
Historic Kearney sports bar to reopen in July

The Cellar, under new ownership, is set to reopen in July. The Kearney bar held a job fair to fill all positions and it was broken up into two sessions.

Hometown Liquor customers donate to Cool Kids

Hometown Liquor customers donate to Cool Kids

SIDNEY -- The Sidney Cool Kids Club program recently benefited from Hometown Liquor and their customers.

One injured in overnight Omaha shooting

One injured in overnight Omaha shooting

A juvenile was reportedly shot early Saturday morning in Omaha.

Pursuits lead to arrest of Lexington man

Pursuits lead to arrest of Lexington man

A Lexington man was arrested after several pursuits on Friday.

NCN weekend brief

NCN weekend brief

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Potter student recognized for artwork

Potter student recognized for artwork

The artwork of a teen artist in the Potter area will be on display on Capital Hill after winning runner-up in a Congressional art contest.

Northeast Community College graduate’s artwork featured on Voices Out of Nowhere cover

Northeast Community College graduate’s artwork featured on Voices Out of Nowhere cover

Drawing may not be Yovany Carrillo’s favorite activity, but others may beg to differ on the recent Northeast Community College graduate’s artistic abilities.

Great American Comedy Fest closes with legend Vicki Lawrence, four national acts

Great American Comedy Fest closes with legend Vicki Lawrence, four national acts

Vicki Lawrence will conclude the 14th Great American Comedy Festival at the Festival Gala June 17.

Northeast Community College introduces collegiate seal for 50th anniversary year

Northeast Community College introduces collegiate seal for 50th anniversary year

In recognition of its establishment 50-years ago, Northeast Community College has unveiled a new official insignia.

Child abuse charges filed against Sidney man

Child abuse charges filed against Sidney man

Child abuse charges have been filed against a Sidney man.

Norfolk Jr. High's Viergutz awarded with Assistant Principal of the Year Award

Norfolk Jr. High's Viergutz awarded with Assistant Principal of the Year Award

A northeast Nebraska junior high assistant principal was presented with an award from the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals.

Hail, tornadoes spotted in central Nebraska

Hail, tornadoes spotted in central Nebraska

Severe weather moved into central Nebraska quickly Friday afternoon, with reports of landspout tornadoes popping up in the area.

Severe thunderstorm warning: south-central Box Butte, northwestern Morrill Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: south-central Box Butte, northwestern Morrill Counties

In effect until 4 p.m.

U.S. submits formal dispute for Mexico ban of GMO corn; Nebraska delegation lauds decision

U.S. submits formal dispute for Mexico ban of GMO corn; Nebraska delegation lauds decision

The United States has requested formal dispute settlement consultations with Mexico regarding GMO corn, something Nebraska politicians celebrated Friday.

Two diplomas in one weekend for seven area graduates

Two diplomas in one weekend for seven area graduates

The families of students at two area high schools in northeast Nebraska celebrated their children earning both high school and college diplomas at the same time.

Severe thunderstorm warning includes portions of Scotts Bluff, Morrill Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning includes portions of Scotts Bluff, Morrill Counties

Warning in effect until 3:30 p.m.

Man died in an Omaha semi vs. vehicle accident

Man died in an Omaha semi vs. vehicle accident

Authorities said that a 32-year-old man died in a semi vs vehicle crash in Omaha, Friday morning. 

Hastings Rural Fire hosting fundraiser, new truck push-in ceremony

Hastings Rural Fire hosting fundraiser, new truck push-in ceremony

An Adams County fire department is hosting a fundraiser this weekend to help pay for new rescue equipment.

‘Sticker shock’: Greek house values skyrocket, the tax bills come next

‘Sticker shock’: Greek house values skyrocket, the tax bills come next

Greek chapters at the University Nebraska–Lincoln saw their building values jump nearly $1.2 million on average in one year, according to data from the Lancaster County Assessor’s Office.  

No survivors in single-engine plane crash east of Kearney

No survivors in single-engine plane crash east of Kearney

Authorities are investigating a small plane crash near Kearney that they say had no survivors.

Nebraska legislative session wraps with tax cuts, contentious trans health-abortion bill

Nebraska legislative session wraps with tax cuts, contentious trans health-abortion bill

Nebraska lawmakers adjourned for the year on Thursday, wrapping up a particularly contentious session that saw nearly every bill before the body filibustered.

Nebraska voter ID bill passes, despite filibuster by lawmaker

Nebraska voter ID bill passes, despite filibuster by lawmaker

Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to comply with a voter ID requirement mandated by voters in November, with the lone vote against it coming from the lawmaker who led the effort to have it placed on the ballot.

Supreme Court upholds murder conviction

Supreme Court upholds murder conviction

The Supreme Court is upholding the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing an Omaha realtor. 

Dementia claimed his wife, writing helped him survive

Dementia claimed his wife, writing helped him survive

Brad Anderson still remembers the night his wife forgot hail.

Jury trial set in Beatrice State Developmental Center sexual assault case

Jury trial set in Beatrice State Developmental Center sexual assault case

Beatrice man faces three charges in the alleged assault of a resident of the state center for the developmentally disabled

Aksarben Foundation leading new $20 million internship program aimed at keeping workforce in Nebraska

Aksarben Foundation leading new $20 million internship program aimed at keeping workforce in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb — A local nonprofit is working to keep the state's young workforce in Nebraska.

Sidney seeks new council member

Sidney seeks new council member

The City of Sidney is taking applications for citizens interested in completing the term being vacated by city councilman Roger Gallaway. His term expires in 2024.

Gov. Pillen hosts Leon's food truck from Norfolk in celebration of LB562

Gov. Pillen hosts Leon's food truck from Norfolk in celebration of LB562

The Leon's Food Truck made a trip to the Governor's Residence in Lincoln on Thursday.

Singer-Songwriter Feature night begins in Norfolk

Singer-Songwriter Feature night begins in Norfolk

A new event in Norfolk aims to highlight area artist's original music.

Rock Creek Trail Days Set for This Weekend

Rock Creek Trail Days Set for This Weekend

Come explore a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as a gunfighter!

FBI issues reward in threat case tied to new abortion ban

FBI issues reward in threat case tied to new abortion ban

Reward is $15,000 for information leading to the identification and conviction of those involved in the threats.

NCN Friday morning brief

NCN Friday morning brief

Stay up to date with all the latest news from all over Nebraska!

Cheyenne County Chamber graduates 2023 Leadership Class

Cheyenne County Chamber graduates 2023 Leadership Class

Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class graduates 2023 class. This year's class promoted hunter safety classes for youth.

CHI Good Samaritan distributes 100+ bike helmets at annual event

CHI Good Samaritan distributes 100+ bike helmets at annual event

More than 100 kids are now outfitted with bicycle helmets thanks to a central Nebraska hospital.

Alda man sentenced for attempted production of child porn

Alda man sentenced for attempted production of child porn

A 54-year-old man from Alda faced two counts of attempted production of child porn. 

Norfolk woman is 4th person sentenced to prison in drug conspiracy case

Norfolk woman is 4th person sentenced to prison in drug conspiracy case

A Norfolk woman, the fourth person in a drug conspiracy, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday. 

Relay for Life of Norfolk will be raising money for cancer research on Friday

Relay for Life of Norfolk will be raising money for cancer research on Friday

A fundraising event to help fund cancer research will be taking place in northeast Nebraska on Friday.

Dog Days Of Summer Bike Show And Swap Meet This Weekend

Dog Days Of Summer Bike Show And Swap Meet This Weekend

Bikers from all over the Midwest will be making their way to the tiny village of Steele City, Nebraska this weekend for the Dog Days of Summer Swap Meet and Bike Show.

Ribbon cutting celebrates library storywalk in Norfolk

Ribbon cutting celebrates library storywalk in Norfolk

The new library storywalk will be having a ribbon cutting in Norfolk next week.

Arrest warrant issued for UNK football player related to May 14 violence

Arrest warrant issued for UNK football player related to May 14 violence

Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a member of the University of Nebraska-Kearney football team.

Agate Fossil Beds offers night sky viewing in northwest Nebraska

Agate Fossil Beds offers night sky viewing in northwest Nebraska

There are a lot of things Northwest Nebraska doesn’t have when compared to other destinations: beaches, miles of retail shopping, professional sports teams…traffic, crowded trails, air and light pollution.

Beam raising held at new Beatrice Public Schools elementary project

Beam raising held at new Beatrice Public Schools elementary project

First phase of construction marked by raising of beam....

WSC hosts first summer physics demonstrations workshop for teachers

WSC hosts first summer physics demonstrations workshop for teachers

Designed to help teachers generate more interest in science and physics among their students, Wayne State College hosted its first Summer Physics Demonstrations Workshop for middle school and high school teachers.

Falls City woman facing numerous meth charges

Falls City woman facing numerous meth charges

Richardson County authorities said a Falls City woman is facing numerous meth charges.

Peru State partners with the community to assist with the annual Clean-Up Day

Peru State partners with the community to assist with the annual Clean-Up Day

On Apr. 28, college student athletes and community members worked together for the 12th annual Peru Clean Up day.

Dental office in Norfolk hit by car

Dental office in Norfolk hit by car

A northeast Nebraska dental office is open this morning after its building was hit last night.

Bayard to open time capsule June 9

Bayard to open time capsule June 9

What was life like 50 years ago? The Bayard community is set to open its time capsule June 9.

Scottsbluff PD respond to disturbance

Scottsbluff PD respond to disturbance

A Scottsbluff man was arrested and a Gering man cited when police respond to a disturbance early May 21.

'Behind the Boom' premieres this weekend in Norfolk

'Behind the Boom' premieres this weekend in Norfolk

Norfolk 7 Theatre will hold a morning showing of 'Behind the Boom' this Saturday June 3. The film provides an in-depth look of the history of the yearly firework show.

Beatrice officers arrest female for making terroristic threats

Beatrice officers arrest female for making terroristic threats

Police investigating threats made to a family, arrest female suspect late Wednesday night

Spring, May were driest on record in metro and northeast Nebraska

Spring, May were driest on record in metro and northeast Nebraska

May was drier than any month in its recorded history. 

Pillen on tax cuts: 'We're just getting started'

Pillen on tax cuts: 'We're just getting started'

Pillen: "We spend too much on government"

Shadow & Rocket: The Pets of the Week

Shadow & Rocket: The Pets of the Week

If you’re interested in adopting Shadow and Rocket, you can contact the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska at 402-750-4665.

Isolated area of SE Nebraska under flash flood warning

Isolated area of SE Nebraska under flash flood warning

Torrential rain being produced by some storms in northeast Kansas

Family announces passing of Cabela's co-founder

Family announces passing of Cabela's co-founder

Mary Cabela, one of founders of the multi-billion dollar outdoor retail brand, Cabela's, passed away Tuesday, according to her family. She was 86.

NCN Thursday morning brief

NCN Thursday morning brief

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Plattsmouth man sentenced for drug, firearm conviction

Plattsmouth man sentenced for drug, firearm conviction

A drug and firearm conviction landed a Plattsmouth man in prison for over nine years.

Child pornography conviction lands Omaha man in prison for 8 years

Child pornography conviction lands Omaha man in prison for 8 years

A prison sentence of eight years was given to an Omaha man for his child pornography conviction.

Tominaga returns to Huskers for 2023-24 season

Tominaga returns to Huskers for 2023-24 season

Nebraska senior guard Keisei Tominaga announced Wednesday evening on social media that he is returning to Nebraska for the 2023-24 season.

Andrews earns All-American Honors

Andrews earns All-American Honors

Junior Billie Andrews was honored as an All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Wednesday.

Grand Island man receives over 17 years in prison

Grand Island man receives over 17 years in prison

A Grand Island man was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison following his firearm and drug conviction.

Congressman Flood to vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal

Congressman Flood to vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal

Congressman Mike Flood will vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal as he finds it as a responsible compromise.

Camp Clarke Days start Thursday

Camp Clarke Days start Thursday

Camp Clarke Days is scheduled for June 1-4 in Bridgeport. The weekend will be a time of celebrating history and the Bridgeport area community.

Several staff members injured by inmates in Lincoln

Several staff members injured by inmates in Lincoln

Seven staff members at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln were hospitalized after three inmates reportedly assaulted them.

Missing man last seen near Prague Quik Stop

Missing man last seen near Prague Quik Stop

Authorities said they are looking for missing 42-year-old Tyler Miers.