Dawson County unemployment reaches historic 19.8%
A release from the Nebraska Department of Labor shows the unemployment rate in Nebraska remained at 3.1% in March.
May 6, 2026Open source
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I-80 eastbound lanes east of Lexington have reopened after crash
Nebraska 511 says I-80 eastbound blocked Sunday evening between mile markers 249 and 253, about 14 miles east of Lexington, due to a crash.
May 4, 2026Open source
Kearney High, Kearney Catholic girls, Lexington boys respresent area teams at state soccer
Kearney High, Kearney Catholic girls, Lexington boys respresent area teams at state soccer, which gets under way on Monday
May 10, 2026Open source
Both Kearney, Kearney Catholic girls teams make state soccer
The Kearney High and Kearney Catholic girls soccer teams, along with the Lexington boys, all qualified to the state soccer tournament.
May 10, 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
Hub Territory Track and Field leaders
Overton’s Brock McCarter easily clears 6-3 on his first attempt during high jump at the Fort Kearny Conference Friday in Overton.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Warm, breezy and mostly cloudy Thursday for Omaha area
Warm temperatures, breezy winds and mostly cloudy skies Thursday for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Chances for rain into the weekend. Meteorologist Cait...
May 28, 2026Open source
Nebraska Game and Parks warns boaters of low-water reservoirs after some ramps close
Severe drought conditions in Nebraska have led to boat ramp closures, with officials urging caution for boaters using remaining access points.
May 27, 2026Open source
Bright, warm and breezy Sunday for Omaha area
Warm temperatures and bright skies Sunday for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. A slight chance for an isolated shower or storm this afternoon and evening....
May 24, 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
Nebraska softball team comes from behind to down Coyotes
The No. 1 Nebraska softball team was down one run going into the fifth, but scored four unanswered runs and defeated the South Dakota Coyotes, 4-1, on Friday...
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
Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset
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
Omaha Westside-Omaha South Class A semifinal postponed, and moved, due to weather
Omaha Westside and Omaha South will complete Friday's Class A soccer semifinal at noon Saturday — and not at Morrison Stadium, but moving to UNO's Caniglia...
May 16, 2026Open source
Lincoln police arrest man suspected in 6 business burglaries
The Lincoln Police Department has identified and arrested the man allegedly responsible for six burglaries across the city.
May 15, 2026Open source
Lincoln health clinic renamed to honor late health director
A health clinic has been renamed to honor former Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department health director Pat Lopez and her decades of public service.
May 15, 2026Open source
People quarantined for hantavirus may leave Omaha sooner than expected
A UNMC medical expert says the quarantine facility in Omaha will remain available, but people staying there could go home early.
May 12, 2026Open source
Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state’s ‘blue dot’ district
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” — a small, but significant factor in presidential politics — will take center stage Tuesday...
May 12, 2026Open source
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
Albion native helps turn Runza from sandwich to scoop
April Johnson, a product development project manager at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center, holds a pint of Runza-flavored ice cream s...
May 12, 2026Open source
NPS Board of Education talks cellphone policy, passes it on second reading
During its Monday meeting, the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education talked about implementing the bell-to-bell cellphone policy at Norfolk High School.
May 12, 2026Open source
Ex-Norfolk police officer fined for willful reckless driving
MADISON — A former Norfolk police officer arrested on suspicion of DUI in August was fined on Monday after being convicted of a reduced charge in Madison C...
May 12, 2026Open source
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
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Nebraska Department of Labor on hiring contractors
As summer construction picks up, Nebraskans are encouraged to stay vigilant when hiring contractors.
May 29, 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
Special Olympics Nebraska hosts opening ceremony
With the Special Olympics kicking off in Nebraska this week, Special Olympics Nebraska hosted its annual opening ceremonies.
May 29, 2026Open source
Dog accidentally fires shotgun, striking woman yards away during chaotic gas station stop
A dog reportedly triggered a shotgun inside a truck during a stop at a Nebraska gas station Saturday, sending a blast through the vehicle and injuring a woma...
May 27, 2026Open source
Nebraska defeats OSU Cowgirls in NCAA Super Regional
Nebraska beat the OSU Cowgirls 9-1 in game two of the NCAA Super Regional, ending OSU's season and advancing to the Women's College World Series.
May 24, 2026Open source
CDC orders cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus to stay in Nebraska quarantine
Federal health officials have now made quarantine mandatory for the 18 cruise ship passengers being monitored in Omaha after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
May 20, 2026Open source
What to know: Oklahoma State Cowgirls to square off against Nebraska in super regional
The Oklahoma State softball team is on the verge of securing another trip to the Women's College World Series, but they have to go on the road to clinch a sp...
May 19, 2026Open source
What we know about hantavirus in western Washington
Two King County residents are monitoring for hantavirus symptoms at home, and a third person is quarantined in Nebraska.
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
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