NPPD crews beginning annual inspection of transmission lines

Residents around the state may soon see a helicopter or Nebraska Public Power District trucks and UTVs near powerlines as crews begin their annual Spring inspection of the transmission system.

March 3, 2022Updated: March 3, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

NPPD crews beginning annual inspection of transmission lines

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

State

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

NPPD crews beginning annual inspection of transmission lines

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

State

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford

Top high school Nebraska rodeo athletes gather in Valentine for state finals

Gratitude Baseball Camp honors Chris Gradoville's legacy

Pillen issues emergency declarations for South Fork Fire

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality concerns across Nebraska Panhandle

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists