Wind-fueled fire hits Pilger, causing power outages and scorching acres
Wind-fueled fire hits Pilger, causing power outages and scorching acres

A grass fire near Pilger, Nebraska, ignited by downed power lines, scorched 13 acres and caused a brief power outage. Quick action by fire departments and local residents contained the blaze.

 
        
 
Parched projects: Nebraska’s water systems need fixing. The fund meant to help can’t keep up.

Parched projects: Nebraska’s water systems need fixing. The fund meant to help can’t keep up.

In the sparsely populated Nebraska Panhandle, the City of Kimball is trying to grow. And thanks to investments from major local employers and the planned Air Force upgrade of missiles in nearby nuclear missile silos, the area soon could double in size. 

State treasurer still has sights set on property tax reform

State treasurer still has sights set on property tax reform

For the second year in a row, an effort for the state to pick up funding of public schools in Nebraska failed

Quick response from Norfolk fire division to house fire

Quick response from Norfolk fire division to house fire

The sole occupant of a Norfolk home was able to evacuate without sustaining any injuries.

East team ambitious to snap three-game skid in Sertoma 8-man football all-star game

East team ambitious to snap three-game skid in Sertoma 8-man football all-star game

The East team is looking to defeat the West team in the Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic for the first time since 2021.

92-year-old saved from $5000 scam by Norfolk police officer

92-year-old saved from $5000 scam by Norfolk police officer

$5,000 in cash has been returned to a 92-year-old Norfolk resident after a phone scam incident

University of Nebraska tuition increase approved for 25-26 school year

University of Nebraska tuition increase approved for 25-26 school year

University of Nebraska students will be paying more for their education in the coming year.

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Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest

Georgia man charged with leaving threatening messages for 2 Republican senators

First Native hospital, built by nation’s first Native doctor, to again care for Nebraskans

An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.

Sidney Juniors & Seniors Notch Wins Over Bridgeport

Photos: The perfect excuse to play outside

Nationals stop 11-game skid as Wood hits second 2-run homer in 11th for 4-3 win over Rockies

Coastal Carolina is in CWS finals, and retired coach Gary Gilmore is happy to watch from afar

East team ambitious to snap three-game skid in Sertoma 8-man football all-star game

LSU capitalizes on big break in 9th for a 6-5 walk-off win over Arkansas for CWS finals berth

West team gearing up for 48th annual Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic

QB Jett Thomalla of Millard South commits to Alabama

Country music star cancels Clearwater show after Nashville Accident

On Thursday a two-vehicle accident shut down highway 81 near Madison, Nebraska

Man seriously injured in ‘fluke’ accident in Stanton County

Wind-fueled fire hits Pilger, causing power outages and scorching acres

Water main breaks in downtown Norfolk

Incident with trailer shuts down northbound lanes of Highway 81 in Norfolk

92-year-old saved from $5000 scam by Norfolk police officer

Quick response from Norfolk fire division to house fire