Miss Nebraska 2026 opens in North Platte with first night of competition
Thursday was the opening night of the 2026 Miss Nebraska Competition at North Platte High School.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Closure of UNL immigration law clinic raises concern about Nebraska’s legal landscape
Kevin Ruser, director of the UNL Immigration Clinic, speaks with law students at a North Platte event in March. The clinic will close at the end of the semes...
May 5, 2026Open source
Closure of UNL immigration law clinic raises concern about Nebraska’s legal landscape
Kevin Ruser, director of the UNL Immigration Clinic, speaks with law students at a North Platte event in March. The clinic will close at the end of the semes...
May 5, 2026Open source
Scorching March drove near-record spring temperatures in region
Western Nebraska experienced one of its warmest meteorological springs on record, with Scottsbluff and North Platte seeing their second-warmest March-May ave...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Journalist inducted into Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame
Barb Bierman Batie, a veteran reporter and photographer who worked for newspapers in Cozad, Norfolk, North Platte and Lexington and then went on to be a corr...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Advocates End Nebraska Property Tax, Winner-Take-All, Hand-Count Ballots Petition Effort
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans will not vote this November on any parts of a multi-pronged petition drive seeking to address property taxes and change key part...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
South Lincoln crash kills 19-year-old motorcyclist
LPD and emergency personnel were dispatched to Nebraska Pkwy and Eiger Dr. Tuesday night, on the report of a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and SUV.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WEEKEND WRAP-UP: Most watched videos in Lincoln this week (June 7, 2026)
On this week’s Weekend Wrap-Up, former Nebraska softball star Jordy Frahm announces several changes in her life, a man is arrested in relation to a deadly...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
3-year-old nearly drowns at Lincoln apartment pool, is taken to Omaha hospital
A 3-year-old was transported to Children's Nebraska hospital in Omaha on June 5, 2026, after nearly drowning at Liosngage Apartment complex in Lincoln.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Prayers and pledges: campaign begins for a $32.5 million Newman Center at UNK
The proposed $32.5 million Newman Center has been designed by Keith Clark, president of Clark Architects Collaborative 3 in Lincoln. He has designed 16 Newma...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Nebraska Panhandle farmers face devastating drought and staggering crop loss
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Despite rain falling across parts of Nebraska this week, nearly 600,000 people are living in drought-impacted areas, according to Un...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Nebraska Board of State Canvassers set to certify primary election results
On June 8, members of the board will meet at 10 a.m. in the Governor's Hearing Room at the State Capitol in Lincoln.
May 30, 2026Open source
Bats come alive late as No. 13 Nebraska baseball tops South Dakota State in Lincoln Regional opener
The bats came alive late for the Huskers, as Dylan Carey and Jett Buck each hit a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Big Red some i...
May 30, 2026Open source
Nebraska baseball turns to ace Carson Jasa for Lincoln regional opener
Nebraska baseball begins its NCAA tournament run Friday against South Dakota State, with ace Carson Jasa starting to set the tone for the weekend.
May 29, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball shuts out Grand Canyon to advance in Lincoln Regional
Nebraska softball kicked off Saturday's games at Bowlin Stadium with a win over Grand Canyon.
May 17, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball uses late rally to top South Dakota in Lincoln Regional
It was a slow start for the Huskers' offense, but the bats woke up in the later innings, scoring 2 runs in the fifth and 2 in the sixth.
May 16, 2026Open source
After slow start, Nebraska softball's 'deep breath' delivers NCAA regional-opening win
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during th...
May 16, 2026Open source
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Severe storms spawn tornadoes, knock out power across southeast Nebraska
Severe thunderstorms swept southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa early Thursday, spawning two tornadoes and knocking out power for thousands of customers.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Cass County dismisses charge in Nebraska trooper's death after hung jury
A Cass County prosecutor dismissed a motor vehicle homicide charge after jurors deadlocked in the death of Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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North Platte is in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
Region: Nebraska
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69101, 69103
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Severe storms spawn tornadoes, knock out power across southeast Nebraska
Severe thunderstorms swept southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa early Thursday, spawning two tornadoes and knocking out power for thousands of customers.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Cass County dismisses charge in Nebraska trooper's death after hung jury
A Cass County prosecutor dismissed a motor vehicle homicide charge after jurors deadlocked in the death of Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Nebraska's largest roller coaster stomps down at Omaha Fun-Plex, opens Friday
TripAdvisor named Knoebels Amusement Resort the best amusement park in the United States, beating out Disney World, Universal Studios, LEGOLAND and Dollywood...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
How to watch today's WVU vs. Troy game in the College World Series WVU is playing in its first-ever College...
WVU is playing in its first-ever College World Series game this afternoon in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
WVU's College World Series berth comes after decision to keep the program West Virginia will make its first...
West Virginia will make its first appearance in the College World Series on Friday when it meets Troy in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Longhorns play all-star game in Nebraska
A pair of six-man football players from Meeteetse took part in the annual Wyoming-Nebraska shootout game.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
South Central Idaho neighbors: Obituaries for June 11
Diana Jean Schroeder Lien was born on October 21, 1944 in Lexington, Nebraska to Donald and Lurlie Schroeder. She was baptized on December 3, …
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Evacuations ordered in northwest Nebraska as fire affects almost 9,000 acres
The South Fork Fire has burned more than 9,000 acres near Crawford, forcing the closure of U.S. 20 and evacuations as crews battle dangerous wildfire conditi...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Advocates End Nebraska Property Tax, Winner-Take-All, Hand-Count Ballots Petition Effort
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans will not vote this November on any parts of a multi-pronged petition drive seeking to address property taxes and change key part...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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