Norfolk City Council weighs public concerns over Flock surveillance cameras
Norfolk City Council weighs public concerns over Flock surveillance cameras

Kearney City Council unanimously approves Project Horizon data center
Kearney city leaders unanimously approved Project Horizon Tuesday night, along with new data center regulations addressing concerns including noise, water use and development standards.

City of Bayard issues 'Do Not Consume' notice for drinking water
City of Bayard issues 'Do Not Consume' notice for drinking water

Cherry County Events Center raises $1.5 million to match anonymous gift
The Cherry County Events Center has reached a major fundraising milestone, raising the additional $1.5 million needed to secure a matching gift and bring the project’s total funding close to $5 million.

Elderly male reported missing in Scottsbluff
Elderly male reported missing in Scottsbluff

Gordon man who had been facing multiple counts of child sexual assault sentenced
A 45-year-old Gordon man has been sentenced to 73 to 63 years in prison after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Lois Kroeker recognized as September 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month
Her stint in the Army Reserves took her from a farm in rural Northeast Nebraska to stations all across the U.S. September's Jefferson County Veteran of the Month is Lois Kroeker.

NU System sees more freshmen as overall enrollment declines
NU System sees more freshmen as overall enrollment declines

Lightning sparks fire near Chadron
Firefighters are mopping up after a wildfire started east of Chadron Monday. The Chadron Volunteer Fire Department says lightning sparked the fire.

Felony charges dismissed against Dodge County man accused of incest, sexual assault
Felony charges dismissed against Dodge County man accused of incest, sexual assault

Kearney poised to go all in on data centers even as many Nebraska towns throttle back
Kearney poised to go all in on data centers even as many Nebraska towns throttle back

UNK freshman enrollment rises as overall enrollment declines
UNK freshman enrollment rises as overall enrollment declines

Man arrested after armed domestic disturbance in McCool Junction
Man arrested after armed domestic disturbance in McCool Junction

Battle Creek launches new municipal website
Battle Creek launches new municipal website

State auditor calls for audit after $7.2M in Lincoln Fire & Rescue overtime
State auditor calls for audit after $7.2M in Lincoln Fire & Rescue overtime

Road work to begin Wednesday on Norfolk Avenue, other city streets
Road work to begin Wednesday on Norfolk Avenue, other city streets

At least 61 employees left Nebraska Department of Economic Development within 15 months
At least 61 employees left Nebraska Department of Economic Development within 15 months

Old Settlers Day celebrates century-plus of Lodgepole
The Village of Lodgepole celebrated its 102nd Old Settlers Day this weekend. The celebration started Friday night and continued through Monday.

NCN Live at the Nebraska State Fair Headquarters
NCN Live at the Nebraska State Fair Headquarters

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Southwest Cheyenne County
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwest Cheyenne County effective until 10:15 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Morrill, Garden, Deuel counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Garden, Deuel and Morrill counties until 7:15 p.m.

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel County
The National Weather Service in North Platte, Ne., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Deuel County effective until 6:30 p.m.

Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement
Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement

Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12
Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12

Kimball Hospital Foundation honors Kerry Ferguson’s legacy, announces new Executive Director
Kimball Hospital Foundation honors Kerry Ferguson’s legacy, announces new Executive Director

95-year-old longtime Nebraska resident publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories
95-year-old Nebraska woman publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season
Fresh off winning their seventh football state championship since 2008, the 2026 Hanover football team is set for a new season in a new role as the defending champs.

Lincoln man dies after four-vehicle crash on I-80 in Buffalo County
Lincoln man dies after four-vehicle crash on I-80 in Buffalo County

Fairbury's Bonham Theatre prepares to celebrate 100th birthday later in September
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Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair
Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair

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