Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

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April 5, 2026Updated: April 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

O’Neill hospital named among top 20 critical access hospitals in U.S.

O’Neill hospital named among top 20 critical access hospitals in U.S.

State

One injured in car vs truck accident

Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

Sports

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety