NCN Friday morning brief

Get a full glimpse of the news from across the state:

Town hall meeting set on early childhood education

Library taking reservations for Longmire writer

NWS announces northeast Nebraska counties are in severe thunderstorm warning

Peru State plans dedication for African art collection

Dalton Fall Festival set for Sept. 23-24

Kearney Regional now offering innovative WATCHMAN implant for people with AFib

Lincoln man receives prison time for child pornography

Work on First Street, Benjamin Ave. continues

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to speak in Grand Island

Pivot irrigation theft charges filed in Pawnee County

Norfolk man arrested for reported connection to burglaries, fires

Tornado watch issued for southwest, central Nebraska

Brust returns to Wyoming to confirm discovery

Fischer gets an opponent, but he's not a Democrat

UNL, UnitedHealthcare, NCN announce new Future of Nebraska scholarship

Motorcyclist in critical condition, truck driver cited in southeast Lincoln crash

FBI Omaha looking for victims of child sex assault at dance studio over span of 11 years

Huskers prepare for possible wet game day, no word on starting QB

Gering Planning Commission allows conditional use permit for proposed 'racino'

New sign unveiled at The Panther Activity Center

Bequette: budget aware of valuation leap

Donation in memory of former editor brightens future of Hastings High newspaper

Second petition filed against Plattsmouth school board member

Beatrice man receives prison term for child pornography

Lincoln man imprisoned for dealing fentanyl, in Beatrice

WCCA Board of Governors welcomes 2 new board members

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