Simones continues boxing journey at Golden Gloves Nationals
Maria Simones (center) poses with her brother, Jorge F. Torres (left) and her father, Jorge Torres (right) along with her 2026 Nebraska Golden Gloves belt. S...
May 7, 2026Open source
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'We're in tough shape': Drought worsens across Nebraska amid pleas to conserve water
New data from the U.S. Drought Monitor published Thursday now shows 55% of the state, mainly west of Grand Island, in extreme drought. Two percent is in exce...
May 3, 2026Open source
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EIU Coleman Hall to house Charleston Middle School classes
Forecasters are tracking a stretch of repeated severe weather across the Plains and Upper Midwest through the week, with the Storm Prediction Center flagging...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Sam Foltz among the headliners of 2026's Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Class
Sam Foltz, Charles Fryar, Jim Scott, Cory Schlesinger, Cory Ross and Lavonte David will join the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Frank Solich and Kent Pavelk...
Jun 30, 2026Open source
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Signatures Turned In For Measure To Restrict Nebraska Lawmakers’ Ability To Change Voter-Passed Laws
LINCOLN, Neb. — Advocates seeking an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution to “protect” citizen-initiated laws submitted more than 186,500 signatures...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Some Nebraska communities ban fireworks in year marked by drought, wildfires
Throughout a dry season marked by wildfires across Nebraska, city officials have faced a decision ahead of the Fourth of July: Should fireworks be allowed?
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Papio South center Addison Medeck commits to Nebraska women's basketball
Check out Mike Patterson's final 2025-26 post-state rankings for Nebraska high school girls basketball.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
'Twig' to towering talent: Prep legend Ashlyn Koupal's journey to Nebraska women's basketball
Sam, Evan and Gary break down the NCAA's sweeping "five-in-five" eligibility change and its effects on Husker football, volleyball, baseball, and more. The t...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Jim Walden, former Nebraska assistant coach and Iowa State head football coach, dies at 88
Jim Walden, an assistant on Nebraska's 1970 and 1971 national title teams, has died at 88 after later coaching Iowa State to landmark upsets.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Lincoln surgeon accused of sexual harassment faces disciplinary action
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a petition for disciplinary action against Lincoln orthopedic surgeon Steven Shannon, alleging inappropriate...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Omaha Native American families gain support through tribal home visit program
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's Tribal Home Visiting Program offers parenting tips, introduces Native culture to families with young children
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Sanpete qualifies 6 for National High School Rodeo Finals in Nebraska
MANTI—The Sanpete County High School Rodeo Club, which draws members from all three public high school in the county, will send six athletes to the Nationa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Former Nebraska deputy facing decertification for giving rides to women without body cam
Special Assistant Attorney General Jon Hendricks said Scott Chaput had continually violated department policy "by providing unauthorized rides to females whi...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Backers Of Online Sports Betting In Nebraska Submit Signatures To Get On 2026 Ballot
LINCOLN, Neb. — The question of whether online sports betting should be legal in Nebraska will likely come before voters this November.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Pillen Signs Off On Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulations
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s medical cannabis regulations will become a permanent fixture of the state regulatory code Monday, five days after Nebraska Gov...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Eldon's Evers helps Team Missouri take home title in Four States Championship
Team Missouri topped the team standings Monday and Tuesday to win the 58th Junior Girls Four State Championship at Echo Valley Country Club. Missouri totaled...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on water battle between Colorado and Nebraska
The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on a legal battle over one of Colorado's critical water sources as Nebraska seeks to use more water from the South Platt...
Jun 30, 2026Open source
Blood bank hosting 11th annual Alexis Calfee Memorial Blood Drive
Nebraska Community Blood Bank is hosting the 11th annual blood drive in memory of Alexis "Lexi" Calfee.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Judge blocks parts of Nebraska social media law from going into effect this week
A landmark US neuroscience study has found that teenagers spending five or more hours daily on social media show measurable changes in the structure of their...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Supreme Court greenlights Nebraska lawsuit against Colorado over water access
LINCOLN — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted Nebraska's request to sue Colorado over long ago negotiated access to water from the South Platte River,...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
In Nebraska, a possible new dynamic emerges as blue cities push back against a red state government
In other states, blue cities have faced tense relationships with conservative state leaders. Could it be coming to Nebraska?
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Nebraska livestock producers face July 15 deadline for federal drought assistance
Nebraska livestock producers have until July 15 to file an annual acreage report with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency — a step tha...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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Grand Island is in Hall County, Nebraska.
Region: Nebraska
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68801, 68802, 68803
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Signatures Turned In For Measure To Restrict Nebraska Lawmakers’ Ability To Change Voter-Passed Laws
LINCOLN, Neb. — Advocates seeking an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution to “protect” citizen-initiated laws submitted more than 186,500 signatures...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Some Nebraska communities ban fireworks in year marked by drought, wildfires
Throughout a dry season marked by wildfires across Nebraska, city officials have faced a decision ahead of the Fourth of July: Should fireworks be allowed?
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Papio South center Addison Medeck commits to Nebraska women's basketball
Check out Mike Patterson's final 2025-26 post-state rankings for Nebraska high school girls basketball.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
'Twig' to towering talent: Prep legend Ashlyn Koupal's journey to Nebraska women's basketball
Sam, Evan and Gary break down the NCAA's sweeping "five-in-five" eligibility change and its effects on Husker football, volleyball, baseball, and more. The t...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Jim Walden, former Nebraska assistant coach and Iowa State head football coach, dies at 88
Jim Walden, an assistant on Nebraska's 1970 and 1971 national title teams, has died at 88 after later coaching Iowa State to landmark upsets.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Lincoln surgeon accused of sexual harassment faces disciplinary action
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a petition for disciplinary action against Lincoln orthopedic surgeon Steven Shannon, alleging inappropriate...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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