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
The Bonham Theatre, the only surviving movie theater in Fairbury, first opened its doors in September 1926. One hundred years later, some of the people involved in keeping it afloat want to make sure its anniversary is celebrated properly.

Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair
Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair

NDOT announces recommended routes for Husker fans traveling to Saturday’s game
NDOT announces recommended routes for Husker fans traveling to Saturday’s game

New lawsuit seeks to remove Fairness for Girls petition from Nebraska’s November ballot
New lawsuit seeks to remove Fairness for Girls petition from Nebraska’s November ballot

Man charged in deadly Grand Island assault waives preliminary hearing
Man charged in deadly Grand Island assault waives preliminary hearing

BREAKING: Nebraska Supreme Court upholds validity of state medical cannabis laws
BREAKING: Nebraska Supreme Court upholds validity of state medical cannabis laws

Burglaries and thefts land Beatrice man in prison
Burglaries and thefts land Beatrice man in Prison

City of Kimball enters partnership with Trusted Community Development for economic development, LB840 support
City of Kimball enters partnership with Trusted Community Development for economic development, LB840 support

Nebraska Wind Sculpture rededicated in Kearney for 50th anniversary of I-80 art project
Nebraska Wind Sculpture rededicated in Kearney for 50th anniversary of I-80 art project

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef
A new national petition is calling on Congress and President Donald Trump to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

Fairbury man sentenced to 36 to 40 years for possession of child pornography
Last year, Nicholas Roehl and Jaimee Kleinbohl were found in possession of hundreds and photos and videos depicting children in an explicit manner. Now, he has been given nearly the maximum permitted sentence for those violations.

NTIA announces new round of broadband funding
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration states this round of funding is intended to serve locations that remain unserved after the initial deployment round. In the initial deployment, only around $44.5 million of Nebraska’s allocation was spent, leaving approximately $340 million to be spent.

Lightning blamed for structure fire
An abandoned home was lost to fire west of Dalton early this morning.

Nebraska troopers on patrol for end of summer travel season
The summer travel season is coming to an end and Nebraska State Troopers will be on patrol to help keep travelers safe during Labor Day Weekend. ince Memorial Day, troopers have arrested 328 people for driving under the influence. Each of those arrests could have been unnecessary if the driver had planned a sober ride.

UNK hosting professional learning event for special education teachers, paraeducators
The University of Nebraska at Kearney will host a free professional learning opportunity this month designed to strengthen partnerships between special education teachers and paraeducators. The event will focus on effective communication and teamwork, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, flexibility and shared support for students.

Occupants escape safely from car inferno
Witnesses say occupants were trying to get belonging from car as flames spread

Fire destroys Grand Island home, kills 5 cats
Fire destroys Grand Island home, kills 5 cats

State Treasurer tours Panhandle communities
State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg stopped at the Sidney Elks Lodge Wednesday in his tour of western Nebraska communities. He stopped in communities to explain the services in the Treasurer's office, and hear concerns of residents.

Local roots keep Norfolk orthopedic surgeons serving their community
Local roots keep Norfolk orthopedic surgeons serving their community

Teen charged with burglaries at Rushville gas station, swimming pool
A Rushville teen is expected in court Thursday after being accused of breaking into several businesses and stealing thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise.

Two die of gunshot wounds in Pierce County
Two die of gunshot wounds in Pierce County

Birthing Barn Inspires Nebraska’s Next Generation
Birthing Barn Inspires Nebraska’s Next Generation

Residents urge Gage County to adopt 18 month data center moratorium
Residents urge Gage County to adopt 18 month data center moratorium

Public hearing to discuss Jefferson County budget upcoming, but no property tax postcard required
The upcoming proposed increase to Jefferson County's budget falls within the permitted margin of growth, meaning there is no need to issue an infamous property tax postcard.

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires
As hunting season gets underway, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officials are warning hunters that wildfire damage has significantly changed habitat at Fort Robinson State Park and surrounding public lands.

Kimball man faces burglary, trespassing charges
Kimball man faces burglary, trespassing charges

Possible threat to Kimball Public Schools leads to increased police presence
Possible threat to Kimball Public Schools leads to increased police presence

Two-vehicle collision results in minor injuries
A Jeep CJ and an SUV collided at an uncontrolled intersection northeast of Potter Wednesday. No serious injuries were reported.

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Man charged in deadly Grand Island assault waives preliminary hearing
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MLH Emergency Department Getting Minor Renovation
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