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

Norfolk organizations partner for 5th annual summit on family violence and child abuse

Norfolk City Council approves traffic, pedestrian safety upgrades at key intersections

Wheeler County Sheriff's Office warns residents of recent fuel thefts

Multiple crews battle 30-acre cornfield blaze south of Norfolk

State

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

Regional

Norfolk organizations partner for 5th annual summit on family violence and child abuse

Norfolk City Council approves traffic, pedestrian safety upgrades at key intersections

Wheeler County Sheriff's Office warns residents of recent fuel thefts

Multiple crews battle 30-acre cornfield blaze south of Norfolk

State

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

Norfolk man arrested after driving to police station to escape argument

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

Landowner opportunity created as mountain lion lottery application period begins

Authorities Investigate Juvenile Assault at Valentine’s Old Gym

Sports

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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