Chadron man with lengthy criminal history sentenced in Sheridan Livestock Auction burglary
A 45-year-old Chadron man has been sentenced to 5 to 8 years in prison after authorities say he caused damage and stole thousands of dollars from the Sheridan Livestock Auction Company in Rushville.

Florida man walking across the west
Roland Sweetland is on a journey from Florida to the Oregon coast. He reached Chappell Wednesday and made a brief stop in Lodgepole Thursday.

Public Health Solutions plans to keep growing as they celebrate 25 years of service in Southeast Nebraska
An organization that supplies at-risk populations in Southeast Nebraska with essential healthcare services is unveiling plans to expand as they commemorate a milestone anniversary this summer.

Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse opens up about life after terminal cancer diagnosis
Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse opens up about life after terminal cancer diagnosis

Norfolk donors answer Red Cross call for blood
Norfolk donors answer Red Cross call for blood

Sen. Deb Fischer urges Senate to pass tougher sanctions on Russia
Sen. Deb Fischer urges Senate to pass tougher sanctions on Russia

Spalding to host 12th annual Veterans Day Celebration
Spalding to host 12th annual Veterans Day Celebration

Chiefs unveil first renderings of new $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031
Chiefs unveil first renderings of new $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031

Permanent Daylight Saving Time may not actually happen
Permanent Daylight Saving Time may not actually happen
City of Gordon warns of dangerous e-bike, scooter use after multiple complaints
The City of Gordon is urging parents to talk with their children about safe electric bike and scooter use following multiple reports of dangerous behavior on city streets.

Bennington elementary student dies days after scooter crash
Bennington elementary student dies days after scooter crash

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship
A summer baseball dynasty has been extended in Southeast Nebraska, where the Malcolm legion junior team reigns supreme in Class C once again.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Northeast Colorado
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan and Sedgwick counties in northeast Colorado.

University of Nebraska Omaha students look to improve Valentine parks
A group of University of Nebraska Omaha students is working with the city of Valentine to evaluate and improve its park system.

Jury shown body-cam footage and 911 call in Ruskamp murder trial
Jury shown body-cam footage and 911 call in Ruskamp murder trial

Nebraska lawmakers on track to fill 2 separate deficits in 2027 session
Nebraska budget hole grows to over $1 billion, with 5 months before next legislative session

987 The Big Boy launches 'Workin' 9 to 5' contest with $1,000 grand prize
Listeners of 987 The Big Boy will have multiple chances each weekday to cash in during the station's new "Workin' 9 to 5" contest, featuring a $1,000 grand prize.

College coaching great Tom Osborne becomes 1st living inductee in Nebraska’s state hall of fame
College coaching great Tom Osborne becomes 1st living inductee in Nebraska’s state hall of fame

Flood Watch issued for Panhandle Nebraska counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Thursday for the Nebraska Panhandle

Pierce local qualifies for National Technical Skills Competition
Pierce local qualifies for National Technical Skills Competition

Man found guilty in assault case tied to Grand Island anti-ICE protest
Man found guilty in assault case tied to Grand Island anti-ICE protest

NSP investigating death of child exploitation suspect
The NSP Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations. attempted to perform a search warrant in Marquette. The search warrant was related to an investigation into child sexual abuse material.

Prairie Roots: Native grasses, wildflowers shape vision for UNK campus landscape
UNK recently launched a landscaping initiative centered on native grasses, wildflowers and trees, creating a recognizable campus identity inspired by Nebraska’s natural heritage while reducing water use, maintenance demands and long-term costs.
Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation
Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

Game and Parks seeks shooting range participation
Each year, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission seeks ranges to open to the public for one or more days so hunters can safely sight in their rifles for the November firearm deer season.

Fairbury's summer lunch program provides sustenance to kids even when school is not in session
Fairbury has run a summer program providing area kids with meals when school is not in session for the last two decades. This is the final week for that program in 2026.

Millard teacher pleads guilty to creating child sexual abuse material with AI
Millard teacher pleads guilty to creating child sexual abuse material with AI

Cozad man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for meth distribution
Cozad man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for meth distribution

Venezuelan man sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking two minors
Venezuelan man sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking two minors

Nebraska man pleads guilty to burglary in Knox County
Nebraska man pleads guilty to burglary in Knox County

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Norfolk donors answer Red Cross call for blood
Norfolk donors answer Red Cross call for blood
Jury shown body-cam footage and 911 call in Ruskamp murder trial
Jury shown body-cam footage and 911 call in Ruskamp murder trial
Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln
Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln
Nebraska man pleads guilty to burglary in Knox County
Nebraska man pleads guilty to burglary in Knox County
Norfolk man arrested after two dumpster fires
Norfolk man arrested after two dumpster fires
