Air Quality Advisory issued for northeast and central Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued another air quality alert for northeastern and central Nebraska. The advisory was issued for Tuesday and Wednesday.

August 28, 2023Updated: August 28, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

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

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations

Air Quality Advisory issued for northeast and central Nebraska

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

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations

Downtown Sounds

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

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