Planned McCook immigrant detention center faces backlash and uncertainty

Some Nebraska lawmakers and residents say the governor's plan to convert a prison into an immigration detention center has come with few details about the transition.

September 12, 2025Updated: September 12, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season

State

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

One month later, Fairbury leaders discuss response to, recovery from historic severe storms

Planned McCook immigrant detention center faces backlash and uncertainty

Regional

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season

State

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

One month later, Fairbury leaders discuss response to, recovery from historic severe storms

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Gordon city council declines fireworks ban amid elevated fire risk

Norfolk crash results in five vehicles damaged and one person sent to the hospital, police say

Sports

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

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