Northeast Nebraska man receives Purple Heart over 5 decades after service

After decades, one Nebraska man is finally receiving his Purple Heart he earned in 1969.

December 16, 2025Updated: December 16, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Bellevue woman injured in SUV rollover near Norfolk

Bellevue woman injured in SUV rollover near Norfolk

Wayne State College launches official specialty license plate

Wayne State College launches official specialty license plate

HOTWORX fitness studio coming to Norfolk

HOTWORX fitness studio coming to Norfolk

Watch NSAA Journalism Awards

Watch NSAA journalism awards

State

Kimball high school music students have successful competition at District Music Contest

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Chappell power outage closes businesses

Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

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