Former Kearney YRTC employee takes plea deal in sex abuse case
A former Kearney YRTC employee accused in a sex abuse case has taken a plea deal in Buffalo County District Court.
May 12, 2026Open source
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It's Mike Morgan vs. Sherry Morrow in District 5 Buffalo County commissioner's race
Incumbent Sherry Morrow and former Kearney City Manager Mike Morgan face off in Tuesday
May 7, 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
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
Crofton Gymnastics Program Set To Celebrate New Facility
CROFTON, Neb. — Sarah Petersen was bound and determined to have the construction of the new home for her northeast Nebraska gymnastics program completed le...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Ex-city attorney sentenced for conspiracy to distribute marijuana
A former Council Bluffs assistant city attorney was sentenced in Nebraska federal court Monday after he pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WVU baseball: Former AD Luck's reinvestment in baseball shining a decade later
The West Virginia University baseball team will take the field on Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, for the first time ever.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Nebraska baseball’s Dylan Carey tabbed third-team All-American
Nebraska's Dylan Carey was named a third-team All-American by Perfect Game on Wednesday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Strong to Severe Storms Overnight, Cooler on Thursday
Scattered severe storms will be possible in southeast Nebraska early on Thursday morning, with storms starting after midnight. A Slight Risk (Level 2 out of...
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
Family of Laurel murder victims purchase Jason Jones’s property, home demolished
Relatives of three of the victims killed by Jason Jones in 2022 have purchased the Nebraska home where he hid after the murders and are responsible for its d...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Brendan Sorsby ruling and massive football recruiting weekend | Pick Six Podcast
Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon talk Nebraska football's big recruiting weekend, the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and the College World Series lineup.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.
Nebraska might see a new nuclear power plant in the coming decades. Tech advancements could convince communities to support a modern nuclear plant. But that...
Jun 10, 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
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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