County has begun working on assessment with the technology division of the Nebraska Association of County Officials

If you haven't yet purchased tickets for this year's installment of Nebraska's annual Cattlemen's Ball, consider this your final warning: ticket sales for this year's event, hosted near Blue Springs in June, close on May 1. 

The Potter-Dix Early Learning Facility (PD-ELF) is hosting its summer camp starting May 19 for kids ages Pre-K – third grade. 

Gov. Jim Pillen is keeping the central and western part of the state in a burn ban, largely due to consistent dry conditions. 

A new business could soon open in the former Old Mill building in Valentine.

NORFOLK - The 2025 Great American Comedy Festival will once again feature a diverse lineup of up-and-coming, national comedians that would make man the festival honors proud. Five fantastic comedians will grace the Johnny Carson Theatre stage on Friday, J

Four injured in Monday night crash at Avenue B and South Beltline in Scottsbluff. One driver cited.

The window is open again to join the Nebraska State Patrol in 2025.

Two South Dakota men are in custody after a high-speed pursuit with a stolen pickup, stolen firearms and a rollover crash in Cheyenne County early Tuesday.

Fast-casual is one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the industry. According to research from Technomic, fast-casual sales in 2023 grew by more than 11 percent, followed by fast-food at eight percent and family dining at six percent.

This week students from high schools across Southeast Nebraska got to learn more about potential careers they're interested in - and how to get there - thanks to a statewide program called Connecting the Dots.

Flood Communications has been named the 2025 Business of the Year by the Greater Omaha Chamber, recognizing the company as one of the city’s most outstanding businesses.

For the first time ever a Central Nebraska School has been transformed into a courtroom as part of a statewide civics education initiative.

A 20-year-old Porcupine, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for the shooting death of his pregnant girlfriend.

Jason Vorse of Scottsbluff was indicted by a federal grand jury April 25 on charges of Possession of Child Pornography.

If you’ve noticed seeing more of one certain mammal in Lincoln or another urban area of Nebraska, you’re not alone.

GreenMet says Nebraska project has become 'flagship' project from government perspective

Two people are safe after jumping from a roof to avoid a house fire.

Project has been benefitting from ideal weather conditions

The Civil Air Patrol is monitoring for hot spots after lightning sparked a fire at Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest earlier this week.

The city of Hastings may start displaying the country's national motto in public places following a vote from the city council.

Gusty winds greet competitors in Classes A and B

Western Nebraska Community College is pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Blair has been promoted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

An exceptionally wide tornado tore through Nebraska’s Sandhills Sunday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Norfolk patients facing ear, nose, and throat issues are set to benefit from a major fundraising success, as the Faith Regional Health Services Foundation Gala raised funds to acquire advanced surgical equipment.

The Norfolk School Board names Bill McAllister as their new interim superintendent

The community packed the Shelter House in Legion Park Saturday for Sidney's Arbor Day program and tree giveaway. About 150 years ago, residents and pioneers of Nebraska began taking the lack of trees seriously. 

A woman is recovering from serious injuries that she suffered during a weekend domestic assault at a Central Nebraska RV Park.

Consumers across the U.S. still will be able to buy higher-ethanol blend E15 gasoline this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday.

Initially impressed with pristine historic factory, Baker came to see Kregels to represent American ingenuity

The American Legion Post No, 17 of Sidney announces Ryan Dillehay and Katarina Jallen as the recipients of the 2025 American Legion Post No.17 scholarships.

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Sandhills Global Youth Complex held its official grand opening ceremony on Saturday, April 26 to great excitement and fanfare as members of the community came out to celebrate a project long in the making.

April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and two Central Nebraska organizations want the public to know about the free resources they offer for families or people in need of guidance.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration joins community organizations, law enforcement agencies and public health partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Tuesday, April 29.

Kevin Mar, the late Gary Nickels and Dr. Mark Vrtiska are new Hall members

Multiple tornadoes, a train derailment and large hail were reported Sunday across the Nebraska Panhandle.

Groups across the U.S. have been protesting policies and actions of the new presidential administration

The week-long event is geared toward younger readers

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts on Thursday repeatedly returned to his call for spending cuts amid grumbles from a central Nebraska audience during a public meeting that illustrated the tension between some voters in the country and Republicans.

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May.

Alliance Police are asking for help locating a missing man last seen Friday afternoon at the Alliance Skate Park.

In partnership with a nationwide initiative from the DEA, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will serve as a local host for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, in Fairbury. 

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a 16-year-old girl after a pursuit and crash in west Omaha Friday evening.

Seedling found in garage becomes Arbor Day miracle

After months of staffing shortages and a reduction in critical weather data collection, Nebraska’s National Weather Service is getting much-needed reinforcements.

With President Trumps past and future announcements of tariffs on foreign imports, a local business is sharing what that means for their business involving tobacco products.

Healthcare providers from across the state are in Kearney for workshops aimed at equipping them to better treat behavioral health problems.

Clayton Anderson is the first and still only astronaut from Nebraska. But he almost wasn’t, more than a dozen times.

Sen. Paul Strommen highlights the collaboration and challenges behind Nebraska’s state budget process as lawmakers prepare to finalize the two-year plan.

Fox Theatre owner John Phillips addressed the city council Tuesday seeking a change in the ordinance on food vendors. He said the ordinance on food trucks and trailers does not apply to his concession trailer.

Trend for Nemaha Natural Resources District leans toward habitat plantings

A top executive at Flood Communications is receiving a major local award.

For the second straight year, the team at Ol' Red raised more than $110,000 in donations for St. Jude. The popular station has now raised almost exactly $750,000 over the course of their ten-year partnership with the famous hospital.

The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement (NHAA) recognized two outstanding agricultural leaders and inducted nine new members during its annual banquet

Nearly $100 million in funding already disbursed to Nebraska is being clawed back, according to a list of canceled grants published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The City of Sidney Parks Department will be holding its Arbor Day celebration Saturday at the Shelter House in Legion Park.

The city of Fairbury celebrated Arbor Day 2025 with a short ceremony, preparing to plant two trees in the city's downtown. That's part of a wider plan to plant dozens of trees throughout the city limits.

Fire officials estimated they had the wildfire at about 70% containment

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a brief pursuit in Omaha late Wednesday evening.

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith is the latest member of Nebraska’s congressional delegation to face a cantankerous crowd in his home state.

An 18-year-old from Gordon has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her newborn son.

Kimball fourth graders gathered with city workers at Gotte Park Thursday afternoon to assist in planting trees in celebration of the 153rd Arbor Day.

Senator Pete Ricketts has completed his first in a series of public town hall meetings, with the first one taking place in Kearney.

Roosevelt Elementary in Scottsbluff welcomed Audra Brown, 4-H Extension Assistant, on April 15 for an update on the growing embryos in each classroom’s incubators.