Nebraska Department of Economic Development consultant Kelly Gewecke breaks down how to build up small communities

How can small and mid-sized communities in Nebraska not just stay afloat, but stand out?<br/>Business development consultant Kelly Gewecke met with the Jefferson County Commissioners this month to chart a course.

December 14, 2025Updated: December 15, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Norfolk Catholic sweeps Districts while freshmen punch tickets to State

Cooler fire forces evacuation, and closure at Norfolk Walmart

Athletes defy 41-MPH gusts at Norfolk Catholic, NSAA Class C-3 District Track Meet

Northeast Nebraska Nonprofits Prepare for Week-Long 'Big Give' Event

State

Valentine weighs next steps after wellness center funding denial

Stars shine at district track meet as girls win title, boys place third

Nitrate concerns, PFAS prompt Valentine to take closer look at water system

Nebraska Department of Economic Development consultant Kelly Gewecke breaks down how to build up small communities

Regional

Norfolk Catholic sweeps Districts while freshmen punch tickets to State

Cooler fire forces evacuation, and closure at Norfolk Walmart

Athletes defy 41-MPH gusts at Norfolk Catholic, NSAA Class C-3 District Track Meet

Northeast Nebraska Nonprofits Prepare for Week-Long 'Big Give' Event

State

Valentine weighs next steps after wellness center funding denial

Stars shine at district track meet as girls win title, boys place third

Nitrate concerns, PFAS prompt Valentine to take closer look at water system

UNK, UNMC celebrate opening of nation’s largest Rural Health Education Complex

Valentine City Council moves forward with preliminary site planning of new housing development

‘It’s America. Let the people have ducks.’ Valentine City Council signals support for allowing ducks

Sports

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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