2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney
A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Kearney area graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln listed
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,800-plus degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. Hundreds of area students earned undergraduat...
May 12, 2026Open source
This & That: Flowers, fishing and dinosaurs on tap this weekend in the Kearney area
Join 60 volunteers in planting 16,000 flowers at Yanney Heritage Park Saturday morning. Then head out to Fort Kearny SRA and try your luck at the Go Fishing...
May 12, 2026Open source
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
Omaha Marian cruises into Class A state semifinals, will face Kearney on Friday
Nebraska’s most historic girl’s high school soccer program took another step towards adding a trophy to the case.
May 12, 2026Open source
Kearney girls earn 14th shutout, move past Millard South into state semifinals
Sometimes it pays off to be in the right place at the right time. That was the case for Kearney’s Reese Holscher in Monday night’s state matchup against...
May 12, 2026Open source
UNK experience leads Norfolk native to next step
KEARNEY — When Elly Piper returns to Norfolk, she often catches herself saying something that makes her mother smile.
May 8, 2026Open source
UNK experience leads Norfolk High graduate to next step
KEARNEY — When Elly Piper returns to Norfolk, she often catches herself saying something that makes her mother smile.
May 7, 2026Open source
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McKewon: The four tiers of football recruiting
Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp dive into the excitement surrounding Husker softball and baseball and wonder where Jordy Frahm ranks among Nebraska's...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Nebraska women's basketball assistant won 80% of games as D3 head coach
The Nebraska women’s basketball team added a new assistant who won 79.7% of his games as a Division III head coach.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
The Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Omaha triathlon
Athletes race in the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Omaha triathlon. This is the first Ironman branded event in the state of Nebraska.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Dan Osborn 'not an endorser or supporter' of embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner, campaign says
U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks after receiving endorsement from the Nebraska State Education Association
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Nebraska auditor finds WIC benefits went to 10 dead people in state program review
Nebraska’s auditor found WIC benefits were paid to 10 dead people — and to state workers making more than $60,000 a year.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Butler basketball to play Nebraska in Chicago
Butler men's basketball will face Nebraska in a non-conference game on November 22.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New Nuclear Power May Be Coming To Nebraska. It Shows Promise — And Has Problems
Nebraska Public Power District’s Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville is the lone nuclear power plant still operating in Nebraska.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Kearney is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
Region: Nebraska
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68845, 68847, 68848, 68849
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Dan Osborn 'not an endorser or supporter' of embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner, campaign says
U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks after receiving endorsement from the Nebraska State Education Association
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Nebraska auditor finds WIC benefits went to 10 dead people in state program review
Nebraska’s auditor found WIC benefits were paid to 10 dead people — and to state workers making more than $60,000 a year.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Butler basketball to play Nebraska in Chicago
Butler men's basketball will face Nebraska in a non-conference game on November 22.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New Nuclear Power May Be Coming To Nebraska. It Shows Promise — And Has Problems
Nebraska Public Power District’s Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville is the lone nuclear power plant still operating in Nebraska.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Nebraska Officials Warn Of Possible Human Trafficking At CWS
OMAHA, Neb. — With a national spotlight and economic impact set to hit Omaha this week with the start of the men’s College World Series, a lineup of Nebr...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
After Brendan Sorsby ruling, Nebraska A.D. Troy Dannen directs coaches: Don't schedule Texas Tech
In the wake of a judge granting temporary eligibility to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, Nebraska A.D. Troy Dannen directed his coaches not to schedule the Red...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
McKewon: The four tiers of football recruiting
Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp dive into the excitement surrounding Husker softball and baseball and wonder where Jordy Frahm ranks among Nebraska's...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Nebraska women's basketball assistant won 80% of games as D3 head coach
The Nebraska women’s basketball team added a new assistant who won 79.7% of his games as a Division III head coach.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
The Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Omaha triathlon
Athletes race in the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Omaha triathlon. This is the first Ironman branded event in the state of Nebraska.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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