Wastewater spill from JBS food plant in Grand Island
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Two arrested for arson related to fire at downtown Hastings apartment building
22 hrs 30 mins agoTwo arrested for arson related to fire at downtown Hastings apartment building
Hastings ethanol plant set for major efficiency upgrade through new partnership
February 4th 2026, 9:36 PM UTCHastings ethanol plant set for major efficiency upgrade through new partnership
Kearney Area Storytelling Festival brings tales to life for all ages
February 3rd 2026, 9:06 PM UTCThe Kearney Area Storytelling Festival brings professional storytellers to Nebraska, with Paul Strickland performing Tuesday.
Landmark Implement hosts 2026 spring equipment and technology clinic
February 3rd 2026, 4:52 PM UTCThe three-day event combines planter and sprayer training while expanding the focus to precision agriculture and emerging technology.
Investigation continues after man found dead in Adams County
February 3rd 2026, 4:21 PM UTCAuthorities investigate he death of a man found in rural Adams County last week.
Adams County death investigation continues
February 3rd 2026, 3:45 PM UTCTuesday morning, January 27, Jeremy Trausch, 44, of Roseland, was located deceased in a ditch in rural Adams County. The investigation remains ongoing and there appears to be no apparent public safety threat.
Third day of abortion bill debate delays other Nebraska legislation
February 3rd 2026, 1:29 PM UTCDebate over a single bill has slowed proceedings at the Capitol.
Bill to require study of Black missing women and children
February 3rd 2026, 11:03 AM UTCLegislative Bill 751 would authorize a study to improve the reporting and investigation of these cases.
Bringing the world of wine to Kearney
February 2nd 2026, 9:43 PM UTCFrom Chile to Argentina, France and Italy, there are around 25 different wines on the menu as of now.
Historic Alma Auditorium set to reopen after community-backed renovation
February 2nd 2026, 6:54 PM UTCRenovations on a more than 100-year-old building are nearing completion after a multi-year effort.
Nebraska companies, including Grain Weevil and Sentinel Ag, win top engineering awards in a show of momentum for the agtech ecosystem
February 2nd 2026, 6:20 PM UTCSix of the 33 companies that won 2026 AE50 awards are from Nebraska, signaling how far the state’s agtech ecosystem has come in under a decade.
Icy roads cause single-vehicle crash in Merrick County
February 2nd 2026, 5:08 PM UTCA driver suffered minor injuries after losing control of a vehicle on icy roads in central Nebraska over the weekend.
Mary Lanning Healthcare hopes to have new CEO within six months
February 2nd 2026, 4:43 PM UTCMary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings is ramping up their search for a new CEO
Kearney High announces new assistant principal for college and career readiness
February 2nd 2026, 11:18 AM UTCTrent Steele has accepted the position of assistant principal for college and career readiness at Kearney High School. He will begin the role in fall 2026.
ATM burglarized in Axtell
February 1st 2026, 7:38 PM UTCAuthorities are investigating after a pickup truck was used to rip an ATM from its foundation early Sunday morning in Kearney County.
Child care licensing help eases process, provides financial help
February 1st 2026, 7:06 PM UTCCentral Child Care Champion project will help simplify the process for those seeking a license, while lightening the load on parents who may not have a child-care option.
Platte River SCI hosts annual convention in Kearney to support hunting and conservation
January 30th 2026, 9:44 PM UTCHunters and conservation supporters gathered in Kearney for the Platte River Safari Club International annual convention.
Politicians react after SUV struck a student during an anti-ICE protest in Fremont
January 29th 2026, 8:18 PM UTCNebraska elected officials are responding after a high school student was struck by an SUV during an anti-ICE protest at Fremont High School.
Kearney launches 2026 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program
January 29th 2026, 5:33 PM UTCKearney property owners can apply for the 2026 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant to help cover costs for renovations. Applications are due March 31, 2026.
Nebraska jobless claims surge after Tyson plant closure
January 29th 2026, 1:49 PM UTCNebraska was one of only seven states to see an increase in jobless claims during that period.
First measles case since 1990 reported in Lancaster County
January 29th 2026, 1:24 PM UTCOfficials warn that measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air.
Hours-long hearing held on bathroom bill
January 29th 2026, 11:22 AM UTCWho should be allowed to use communal bathrooms and locker rooms?
Marquette woman found not guilty in death of baby
January 28th 2026, 9:33 PM UTCThe state did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt Tiffany Cure murdered a 4-month old baby, nor was she responsible for potential abuse resulting in the toddler's death, according to court records.
How new SNAP rules are being handled in local stores
January 28th 2026, 9:24 PM UTCIf you walked into a grocery store here in Nebraska and try to buy a quick drink using your EBT card, you might not be able to anymore.
Sen. Ricketts Addresses ICE Investigation, Government Shutdown, and Second Amendment
January 28th 2026, 6:49 PM UTCU.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts addressed a wide range of national issues Wednesday during a press conference, touching on the federal investigation into a Minnesota ICE custody death, a potential government shutdown, and Second Amendment rights.
Holdrege teacher competes on survival show after cancer fight
January 28th 2026, 6:44 PM UTCA Holdrege math teacher is competing on Fox’s reality survival series Extracted, drawing strong support from her local community.
Man found dead in Adams County ditch
January 28th 2026, 1:19 PM UTCThe Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a death after a body was found along a road in rural Adams County.
Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses
January 28th 2026, 11:34 AM UTCData released Tuesday reveals a 0.6% annual population bump, or about 12,500 more residents overall from July 2024 through June 2025.
DHHS won’t seek to cap Medicaid waiver caregiver hours for Nebraskans with disabilities, elderly
January 28th 2026, 11:07 AM UTCLatest version of Medicaid waiver changes heads to second public comment period ending March 4
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Amazon misses 4Q profit estimates despite faster than expected growth in cloud computing business
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