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Semi overturns just south of U.S. Highway 81, 136 intersection

HEBRON - Thayer County authorities, along with Hebron Fire and Rescue, responded to an overturned semi just south of the intersection of Highways 81 and 136 Monday afternoon. It happened a little over a mile south of Hebron just before 4 p.m. A semi pulli

Controversial Chase Ending Technique Coming Back

Lincoln teens accused of lighting car ablaze with fireworks, stealing items worth $22,000

Partnering Together, to Record Veterans Stories

State agencies and producers organization teaming up, to preserve veterans' histories in Nebraska

UPDATE: Suspect who fled traffic stop in Central City found with stolen car in Madison County

Central Nebraska authorities say a juvenile in custody after fleeing from a traffic stop Monday morning.

Nebraskans Injured in Van, Semitrailer Collision in Kansas

Six persons injured in Marshall County, Kansas highway intersection crash

Joe Biden will campaign in Council Bluffs this week

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will make several campaign stops in Iowa this week, including one in Council Bluffs.

Central Nebraska is in 'full recovery mode' after flooding

South-central Nebraska communities that were hit with heavy rain and flooding last week were in “full recovery mode” Sunday, an emergency management official said.

In memory of brother, man goes to World Series of Poker, makes 'all of Grand Island proud'

A Grand Island poker player made a deep run at the World Series of Poker in honor of his brother.

Lawsuit says 2 Cherry County Board members have conflicts of interest in wind farm fight

A battle over wind energy development in Nebraska’s Sand Hills will head to court this week as an advocacy group attempts to stop a controversial project in Cherry County.

Bowfishing for the first time

In Nebraska, there’s always something to do.

Preparing for an Emergency

With the recent flooding events, knowing how to rescue a person in danger can make the difference between life or death.

Political Pay Raises a Tough Sell

For the second time in eight months the Bellevue City Council is looking to raise its own pay. The council voted no last November, but at least one councilman says it's time to try again, despite criticism from the public that is already pouring in. News

Iowa officials report state's first case of West Nile virus this year

Iowa officials have reported the state's first confirmed human case of West Nile virus this year.

House OKs defense bill with funds for Offutt without any GOP support

The House on Friday approved its annual defense policy bill with money to help military installations hit by natural disasters such as Offutt Air Force Base.

'So cool!' Iowa offers new 'blackout' license plates to positive reviews

Iowa is launching a new “blackout” license plate, and the design is generating some buzz for the Hawkeye State.

Loup Power District to build substation in residential area

St. Edward residents want to see their small town thrive after being hit hard by flooding in mid-March, but with plans to move a substation into a residential area, community members aren’t so sure how long their town will last…

Driver of pickup truck killed in central Nebraska crash

The driver of a pickup truck died on a central Nebraska road when his vehicle crossed the center line and collided with another pickup pulling a flatbed trailer.

Corrections director won't be required to testify about Nebraska's lethal injection protocol

The Nebraska Supreme Court dismissed an appeal Friday without deciding in a constitutional showdown between the Nebraska Legislature and attorney general involving the state's lethal injection protocol.