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K-9 Freekz preparing for national fundraising event in Kearney

K-9 Freekz preparing for national fundraising event in Kearney

A Central Nebraska dog rescue is preparing to host a national fundraiser.

Boutiques at The Barn event gathers local businesses in Hastings

Boutiques at The Barn event gathers local businesses in Hastings

The first annual 'Boutiques at The Barn' is underway in Hastings. 

Fairbury awarded nearly $2 million to improve infrastructure, help businesses

Fairbury awarded nearly $2 million to improve infrastructure, help businesses

FAIRBURY, NE — The City of Fairbury is getting a big boost in aid to help with certain projects in the community.

'The Ark' of safety and salvation

'The Ark' of safety and salvation

Several years ago, the directors of a youth program through Evangelical Free Church decided it was easier to take the message to the children than the children to the church. More than 15 years later, the program is still serving children.

'It can save lives': PVFD implementing new drone for emergency services

'It can save lives': PVFD implementing new drone for emergency services

A northeast Nebraska fire department is adding a new piece of technology into their everyday emergency services.

New Heartland Country artist B.J. Jamison playing in Chappell Friday night

New Heartland Country artist B.J. Jamison playing in Chappell Friday night

A new Heartland Country music artist will make his Nebraska Panhandle debut Friday night at The Rusty Bucket Pub and Grub in Chappell. 

Kimball To Hold Town Hall Meetings

Kimball To Hold Town Hall Meetings

Kimball, Nebraska—Residents and business owners in Kimball are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming Town Hall public meetings on the City of Kimball Comprehensive Plan update, to be held on April 19 and 20.

Sidney High School announces third quarter honor roll

Sidney High School announces third quarter honor roll

SIDNEY -- Sidney High School recently released the names of students who made the third quarter honor roll. The report is broken down into "Straight A Honor Roll," "B Average," and "A Average."

Ready to respond

Ready to respond

BRIDGEPORT -- In 2014, Morrill County Hospital started an ambulance service to do transfers between Bridgeport and regional hospitals. The program has evolved to a mobile emergency room capable of communicating with a hospital as it is treating patients.

Police share names, conditions of other victims in Hastings crash

Police share names, conditions of other victims in Hastings crash

Authorities are releasing more details about the crash that claimed two lives in Hastings on Thursday.

Platte county family gains peace of mind with Project Lifesaver

Platte county family gains peace of mind with Project Lifesaver

The Columbus Community Hospital announced a Platte County family will be benefiting from Project Lifesaver. 

Southeast Nebraska student tops poster entries for severe weather awareness

Southeast Nebraska student tops poster entries for severe weather awareness

Southern Schools student Lucas Rabstejnek heads the list of winners

Proposal that targets government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ aired during public hearing

Proposal that targets government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ aired during public hearing

A retired judge, an Omaha City Council member and civil liberties lawyers were among those who stood up Thursday for a proposal to end what some have called government-assisted 'home equity theft' in Nebraska.

Some doctors fear abortion ban 'chilling effect' will harm patient care

Some doctors fear abortion ban 'chilling effect' will harm patient care

A six-week abortion ban that may become Nebraska law worries the state’s pre-eminent doctors’ organization, which fears doctors could risk felony charges if they violate it – even though criminal charges aren’t explicitly in the bill.

New Mystery: Remembering Nebraska’s forgotten 'whodunit queen'

New Mystery: Remembering Nebraska’s forgotten 'whodunit queen'

Eva Mahoney grew up to write 59 books in 60 years, became one of the most famed mystery novelists on Earth, won the highest award given to mystery writers and earned the nickname 'America's Agatha Christie.'

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Nelnet, the student loan service company based in Lincoln, is cutting an additional 550 positions in its diversified services division.

One person killed in overnight house fire in Greenwood

One person killed in overnight house fire in Greenwood

An investigation is underway to determine what lead to a deadly house fire overnight in Greenwood.

Driver arrested after vehicle hits house, in west Beatrice

Driver arrested after vehicle hits house, in west Beatrice

Collision sheers off northeast corner of a home

Wayne bond measure passes with slim margin of victory

Wayne bond measure passes with slim margin of victory

Voters in a northeast Nebraska school district have approved an eight-figure bond for major upgrades and a new early learning center, but just barely.

Northeast Nebraska murder suspect enters written not guilty plea

Northeast Nebraska murder suspect enters written not guilty plea

A man from Louisiana, facing a murder charge in northeast Nebraska, is awaiting a trial date after entering a written not guilty plea this week. 

Gas smell sends firefighters to Beatrice High School

Gas smell sends firefighters to Beatrice High School

No line break found.....no significant hazard

Rumors of Battle Creek WFPO cancellation leads to packed LENRD

Rumors of Battle Creek WFPO cancellation leads to packed LENRD

Residents of Battle Creek full the LENRD meeting Thursday night, many advocating the continuation of a project that will reduce their flooding woes.

Jefferson County Commissioners set new wind zoning regulations

Jefferson County Commissioners set new wind zoning regulations

JEFFERSON COUNTY, NE — After an over year-long process, Jefferson County has new wind turbine zoning regulations.

NCN Friday morning brief

NCN Friday morning brief

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Stothert: Streetcar critics 'don't understand,' majority of Omahans not opposed

Stothert: Streetcar critics 'don't understand,' majority of Omahans not opposed

$300 million project scheduled for 2026

Two dead, three injured in Hastings crash

Two dead, three injured in Hastings crash

Multiple people are in the hospital after a serious accident on the busiest street in Hastings.

Omaha man injured during shooting

Omaha man injured during shooting

Authorities in the metro area are investigating a shooting that injured one person on Thursday. 

Grand Island man sentenced to 11 years for drug, weapon charges

Grand Island man sentenced to 11 years for drug, weapon charges

A Grand Island man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for drug and weapon charges. 

‘Tumbleweed Symphony’ installed at Kearney’s Merryman Performing Arts Center

‘Tumbleweed Symphony’ installed at Kearney’s Merryman Performing Arts Center

There’s a new signature piece of art in the Merryman Performing Arts Center… and it’s as uniquely Nebraskan as its creator and its location.

Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center looks for drinking volunteers

Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center looks for drinking volunteers

The Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center is asking for volunteers for a drinking/alcohol lab. 

Next Columbus golf course superintendent announced

Next Columbus golf course superintendent announced

The city of Columbus announced who the next golf course superintendent will be. 

State officials, organizations work to curb period poverty

State officials, organizations work to curb period poverty

State officials and organizations work to help fight against period poverty within the state.

Norfolk receives seven figures worth of economic recovery funds

Norfolk receives seven figures worth of economic recovery funds

The City of Norfolk was recently awarded over $1,500,000 in grant funding to assist with economic recovery.

Overnight snow helps rebuild 'Sonny's Super Snow Mountain'

Overnight snow helps rebuild 'Sonny's Super Snow Mountain'

987 The Big Boy is giving away a $250 gift card to Sonny's Super Foods to the person who correctly guesses what day the snow pile will be melted down to the bare parking lot. Over 670 people registered guesses before the sign-up period closed on March 3. 

Transgender bill survives initial fight, McDonnell is lone Democrat defection

Transgender bill survives initial fight, McDonnell is lone Democrat defection

Fellow Democrat, State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, says in her eyes McDonnell is really a Republican.

Man arrested after reportedly stabbing woman, Uber driver

Man arrested after reportedly stabbing woman, Uber driver

The Lincoln Police Department arrested a man after he reportedly stabbed a woman and an Uber driver. 

In-town trail realignment, upcoming open house on Beatrice-to-Homestead Trail

In-town trail realignment, upcoming open house on Beatrice-to-Homestead Trail

Park trail realignment underway....City eyes trail connection with Homestead National Historical Park

Lt. Birkhofer graduates from FBI National Academy, returns to DCSO

Lt. Birkhofer graduates from FBI National Academy, returns to DCSO

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced the return of a veteran officer. 

Spring starts with shot of snow, ice, fog

Spring starts with shot of snow, ice, fog

SIDNEY -- Residents in much of the Panhandle woke today to snow and icy conditions as well as fog limiting visibility for travelers.

Six people arrested in CODE Task Force operation

Six people arrested in CODE Task Force operation

Authorities said a CODE Task Force operation led to the arrest of several people on drug charges Wednesday morning in Nebraska and Kansas.

Southeast Community College tech center project off and running

Southeast Community College tech center project off and running

Technology center gets huge boost from major donations

Pawnee County charges sexual abuse by school employee

Pawnee County charges sexual abuse by school employee

Prosecutor alleges pattern of conduct

Norfolk man reportedly knocking on door, arrested on several charges

Norfolk man reportedly knocking on door, arrested on several charges

Norfolk Police said they were called to a residence on a report of a suspicious person knocking on the door. 

Douglas County Health: COVID Vaccine Effective

Douglas County Health: COVID Vaccine Effective

Report: Those receiving the bivalent booster were 17 times less likely to die from COVID-19 than were the unvaccinated

Weather information: alerts, closings and road conditions

Weather information: alerts, closings and road conditions

Here's the latest winter weather information, including weather alerts, road conditions, and storm closings and cancellations.

Police arrest man for pointing a firearm at motorists

Police arrest man for pointing a firearm at motorists

Police arrested a 30-year-old man accused of pointing a firearm at motorists while driving his own vehicle. 

NCN Thursday morning brief

NCN Thursday morning brief

Stay up to date with all the latest news from all over Nebraska!

Norfolk Catholic elementary principal Lafleur to receive archdiocese award

Norfolk Catholic elementary principal Lafleur to receive archdiocese award

Norfolk Catholic School elementary principal Bill Lafleur was announced Wednesday afternoon as the 2023 Rural Administrator of the Year by the Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools Office.

Scooters Coffee sets new Guinness World Record for largest cake ball

Scooters Coffee sets new Guinness World Record for largest cake ball

A Nebraska-based coffee chain is celebrating a new world record.

Key vote Thursday on contentious transgender bill

Key vote Thursday on contentious transgender bill

Neither side making any guarantees

Buffalo County sets new distancing requirements for possible wind farms

Buffalo County sets new distancing requirements for possible wind farms

Energy companies will have to meet a new set of requirements if interested in building a wind farm in Buffalo County.

Inspire Home and Land Realty brings experienced real estate service guided with divine intervention

Inspire Home and Land Realty brings experienced real estate service guided with divine intervention

One northeast Nebraska realty office is bringing experienced real estate service led by divine intervention.

Pawnee City Public Schools employee fired after arrest for child sexual assault

Pawnee City Public Schools employee fired after arrest for child sexual assault

A Pawnee City Public Schools employee was arrested and charged Tuesday after allegedly sexually abusing two children between Feb. and March.

Fire Department investigating explosion at east Grand Island home

Fire Department investigating explosion at east Grand Island home

The fire department is investigating the cause of an explosion in east Grand Island. 

UnitedHealthcare, NCN team up once again for Small Towns Matter giveaway

UnitedHealthcare, NCN team up once again for Small Towns Matter giveaway

UnitedHealthcare and News Channel Nebraska are teaming up once again to participate in a bicycle helmet giveaway along with a grant towards an elementary school.

David City man arrested after pursuit near Grand Island

David City man arrested after pursuit near Grand Island

A man from David City was arrested after a pursuit near Grand Island.

Coffee roaster challenges small town attitudes about racism

Coffee roaster challenges small town attitudes about racism

Clapper says Auburn is a great spot for a coffee shop, but not for someone with her color of skin

First permit approved, for Gage County ARPA-funded broadband project

First permit approved, for Gage County ARPA-funded broadband project

Work area focuses on central and northern area of Gage County

Kearney Public Schools offering new online counseling program

Kearney Public Schools offering new online counseling program

Kearney Public Schools is starting a counseling service for middle school and high school students that can be accessed by phone, app, or website.

Gage County officials approve amended one-and-six-year road plan

Gage County officials approve amended one-and-six-year road plan

Supporters of new paving near Virginia lobby for keeping that goal alive

81-year-old in recovery following Columbus accident

81-year-old in recovery following Columbus accident

Authorities said a man is in recovery following a two-vehicle accident in Columbus earlier this week. 

Two SFD firefighters complete probationary year

Two SFD firefighters complete probationary year

STERLING, Colo. -- Firefighters Jenny Breuer and Cody Fix recently completed their probationary year with Sterling Fire Department.

Authorities identify body found near Omaha as Kearney man

Authorities identify body found near Omaha as Kearney man

Authorities in Douglas County have identified the victim who was found Monday near Omaha as a missing Kearney man.

Lincoln mom and boyfriend arrested in connection to toddler’s death

Lincoln mom and boyfriend arrested in connection to toddler’s death

A Lincoln mother is in jail following the death of her 22-month-old child.