NCN Thursday morning brief

Get a full glimpse of the news from across the state:

UNK ranked no. 2 in value, no. 29 in Midwest by US News & World report

Hastings College sees jump in most national ranking categories

Dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles

Colorado woman sentenced for meth-related convicition in Seward County

Cocaine-related conviction in York County sends California woman to prison

Locals and government officials voice frustrations at Hastings area property tax hearing

Hug takes oath of office as controversy persists

Country music star stops in Sidney

Judge found guilty in topsy-turvy driving case

Sheriff suspects attempted murder in gunshot at vehicle in Hamburg

Columbus driver involved in rollover accident near Howells

Residents ask for more public comments at Norfolk meetings

Midwest Music Fest Nebraska

New school bus stops open in Nebraska City

Nebraska City hunting land will not be taxed

Fairbury to add replica cannon to city park

New Gage County budget reduces tax request, for second straight year

Beatrice School Board approves $49 million district budget

Brogi's celebrates 20 years in Norfolk

Roberts embraces 'NC_Kiltman' role ahead of world's strongest competition in Scotland

Nowear Compound Creator Discusses Upcoming Cornhuckit Event & Helmet Safety

Community Summit focuses on bettering communities in southeast Nebraska

Flood Communications bilingual career fair brings job opportunities to Tri-Cities

Road to Success: Keenan Valverde paves the way for the Bluejays

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