Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crew's first downlinked images

Updated: April 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

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Regional

City of Norfolk reminds residents to prepare for dangerous heat

Jury pool selected for Wayne County murder trial

New bronze statue at Neligh Mill keeps town's history alive

How a search for a biological father sparked Norfolk’s newest apartment complex

State

Criminal charges filed prior to NC police standoff

Old Settlers Picnic, Western's annual summer tradition, lives on thanks to community dedication

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

Regional

City of Norfolk reminds residents to prepare for dangerous heat

Jury pool selected for Wayne County murder trial

New bronze statue at Neligh Mill keeps town's history alive

How a search for a biological father sparked Norfolk’s newest apartment complex

State

Criminal charges filed prior to NC police standoff

Old Settlers Picnic, Western's annual summer tradition, lives on thanks to community dedication

Old Timers Regatta keeps sailing tradition alive at Lewis and Clark Lake

Home break-in turns to NC manhunt

Three-act stage keeps downtown Sidney entertained

Scottsbluff authorities investigating stabbing incident

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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