Battle Creek to celebrate 150th birthday this week

Residents are commemorating the past while laying the groundwork for future celebrations

July 31, 2023Updated: July 31, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

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

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

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

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

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

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

State

South Fork Fire explodes to 800 acres in Sioux County, jumps Highway 20; evacuations ordered

City Council backs Historical Association’s fundraising effort

Second public forum yields cost estimates for new Gage County Jail and Sheriff's Department

Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

Local drives help statewide organization combat blood emergency

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