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Kabourek says no rush in finding next UNK chancellor
Kabourek says no rush in finding next UNK chancellor

Kabourek says the university will take time to celebrate retiring chancellor Doug Kristensen and start formulating the search process after the holiday break.

Small student body doesn't prevent schools from competing in One Acts

Small student body doesn't prevent schools from competing in One Acts

At the play production championships, schools who consolidate in most sports perform with the best of the best are able to showcase their talents with a small student body.

UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen announces his retirement after 22 years

UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen announces his retirement after 22 years

The top official at the University of Nebraska-Kearney is set to retire after more than 20 years at the helm of the state’s third-largest university.

Kearney gets ready for Give Where You Live fundraising event

Kearney gets ready for Give Where You Live fundraising event

A central Nebraska city is preparing for its biggest day of giving. 

Hastings introduces online snowplow tracking system

Hastings introduces online snowplow tracking system

To keep the public up to date on snow removal efforts, the City of Hastings is launching an online snowplow tracking system.

UNK names Bess Furman Armstrong Hall after distinguished graduate and journalist

UNK names Bess Furman Armstrong Hall after distinguished graduate and journalist

The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new sorority housing will be named after one of the school’s most accomplished alumnae.

One dead in single-vehicle accident in Buffalo County

One dead in single-vehicle accident in Buffalo County

One man is dead after his vehicle rolled into a ditch near Miller.

Yung Gravy first concert scheduled for 2024 Nebraska State Fair

Yung Gravy first concert scheduled for 2024 Nebraska State Fair

Midwestern rapper Yung Gravy and special guest Tayler Holder will perform at the Nebraska State Fair on August 31, 2024. 

Minden’s Light of the World Christmas Pageant keeps traditions alive

Minden’s Light of the World Christmas Pageant keeps traditions alive

A central Nebraska town is proud of keeping traditions that date to the 1900s.

New cellphone policy starting next year for Grand Island Senior High

New cellphone policy starting next year for Grand Island Senior High

Cellphone use is being restricted at Grand Island Senior High.

GICC Volleyball coach Sharon Zavala announces retirement after 49 seasons

GICC Volleyball coach Sharon Zavala announces retirement after 49 seasons

Sharon Zavala began her career at Grand Island Central Catholic in 1975, and the Crusader volleyball head coach has announced she is retiring. 

Witnesses help officers find suspect hiding under porch, police say

Witnesses help officers find suspect hiding under porch, police say

A Nebraska man is behind bars after police say he fled a traffic stop with drugs in his vehicle.

Two injured, one dead in early morning Aurora homicide

Two injured, one dead in early morning Aurora homicide

One person was pronounced dead and two others were injured in a homicide in Aurora.

Volleyball dominance continues for the state

Volleyball dominance continues for the state

With two division teams facing off in the regional and the Cornhuskers looking to complete their season with a championship, Nebraska's volleyball dominance continues into the post-season.

Third-generation family business in Kearney celebrates 50 years

Third-generation family business in Kearney celebrates 50 years

Much has changed in 50 years of Stagecoach. Employees have become family… quite literally.

Child pornography conviction send Grand Island man to prison for over 50 years

Child pornography conviction send Grand Island man to prison for over 50 years

After a child pornography conviction, more than 50 years in prison was given to a Grand Island man.

Cozad man receives prison time for meth-, firearm-related conviction

Cozad man receives prison time for meth-, firearm-related conviction

A Cozad man is going to prison following his meth and firearm-related conviction.

Grand Island Chamber of Commerce boasts new look

Grand Island Chamber of Commerce boasts new look

The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce is showing off its renovated look.

Regents vote to name UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex in honor of Chancellor Doug Kristensen

Regents vote to name UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex in honor of Chancellor Doug Kristensen

The new rural health education complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will be named for the school’s current chancellor.

‘Small-town goodness’: Minden’s holiday pageant continues to impress nearly 80 years later

‘Small-town goodness’: Minden’s holiday pageant continues to impress nearly 80 years later

Minden hosted its first 'Light of the World' pageant in 1946. Now nearly 80 years later, the annual tradition, which helped earn Minden the moniker Nebraska's Christmas City, is still going strong.

New GICC elementary school on schedule for 2024 opening, actively seeking teachers and students

New GICC elementary school on schedule for 2024 opening, actively seeking teachers and students

An elementary school that has been under construction since March at Grand Island Central Catholic is on track to welcome students in 2024. 

Islander Boutique offers professional attire to students to better equip them for workforce

Islander Boutique offers professional attire to students to better equip them for workforce

A high school in central Nebraska is equipping its’ students with professional clothing.

19-year-old charged in connection to fatality accident

19-year-old charged in connection to fatality accident

A Grand Island teen is in jail in connection to a fatal accident.

Two arrested in Kearney in relation to harboring child abuse fugitive

Two arrested in Kearney in relation to harboring child abuse fugitive

Two more people are in police custody in connection to a Central Nebraska manhunt.

Hastings city survey results highlights goods and bads in the community

Hastings city survey results highlights goods and bads in the community

The city had 558 surveys returned, which is statistically significant for the Hastings population of more than 25,000.

Unfinished business leaves Doniphan-Trumbull boys 'hungry' for improvement

Unfinished business leaves Doniphan-Trumbull boys 'hungry' for improvement

The Cardinals started the year winning 20 straight games and only lost twice in the regular season. They made it to state but were an early exit in the opening round versus Tri County.

Toy Scout set up in Hastings buying old toys, selling nostalgia

Toy Scout set up in Hastings buying old toys, selling nostalgia

People in Central Nebraska have an opportunity to get paid for their old toys.

NU Regents to consider naming UNK rural health education complex after Chancellor Kristensen

NU Regents to consider naming UNK rural health education complex after Chancellor Kristensen

The groundbreaking rural health education complex currently under construction at the University of Nebraska-Kearney may soon be named after the man who pushed for its creation.

‘Not unlucky, we have to be better’: Rhule recaps first season at helm

‘Not unlucky, we have to be better’: Rhule recaps first season at helm

On Wednesday morning, Rhule met with reporters to recap the season, and look ahead to improving the program during the offseason

State Fair creates bonus program for people who purchase concert tickets early

State Fair creates bonus program for people who purchase concert tickets early

A new bonus program is incentivizing people to buy tickets to concerts at the Nebraska State Fair as early as possible.

Hastings Saint Cecilia girls basketball will send a familiar starting lineup to the court this season

Hastings Saint Cecilia girls basketball will send a familiar starting lineup to the court this season

Replacing graduated seniors is a tough task for any team. The Hawkettes will not have to deal with that problem this year.

Hastings meat plant one step closer to expansion

Hastings meat plant one step closer to expansion

WR Reserve is seeking $43 million to upgrade their Hastings facility and create dozens of new jobs.

Impact Art finishes Kearney 150 mural at city hall, beautifies blank hospital wall

Impact Art finishes Kearney 150 mural at city hall, beautifies blank hospital wall

Impact Art is continuing to leave its mark on Kearney.

Hargis House Women’s Club in Grand Island raising funds by bringing back old tradition

Hargis House Women’s Club in Grand Island raising funds by bringing back old tradition

A women’s club in Grand Island is bringing back an old tradition. 

Thanksgiving traffic stop leads to drug bust, two arrests in Merrick County

Thanksgiving traffic stop leads to drug bust, two arrests in Merrick County

Two men from Colorado are now in jail after authorities say officers found large amounts of drugs in their vehicles. 

Michelle Dutcher selected as principal of Kenwood Elementary in Kearney

Michelle Dutcher selected as principal of Kenwood Elementary in Kearney

A celebrator educator from within Kearney Public Schools will be the next principal at Kenwood Elementary.

State patrol investigating multiple fatalities in vehicle accidents on snowy Friday

State patrol investigating multiple fatalities in vehicle accidents on snowy Friday

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple fatality crashes that occurred during Friday’s winter storm.

Fatality accident closes Interstate 80 near North Platte on Friday

Fatality accident closes Interstate 80 near North Platte on Friday

Authorities are investigating a fatality accident on a snowy Interstate 80 east of North Platte on Friday.

Railyard explosion, inspections raise safety questions about Union Pacific’s hazmat shipping

Railyard explosion, inspections raise safety questions about Union Pacific’s hazmat shipping

Federal inspectors have twice found hundreds of defects in the locomotives and railcars Union Pacific uses at the world’s largest railyard in Nebraska, but none of those seem to explain why a shipping container filled with toxic acid exploded this fall.

Pine Patch Farms expecting big turnout for holiday season

Pine Patch Farms expecting big turnout for holiday season

Pine Patch farms in East Hastings has been selling Christmas and landscaping trees since 1987, but has recently seen a change in ownership.

Former St. Paul daycare director charged with theft of over $150,000 turns himself in

Former St. Paul daycare director charged with theft of over $150,000 turns himself in

The former director of a central Nebraska daycare has turned himself in after authorities say he stole more than a $100,000 from his own daycare. 

Kearney home sustains extensive damage in morning fire

Kearney home sustains extensive damage in morning fire

Everyone is safe but a house is severely damaged after a morning fire in Kearney.

Tri-City Storm hockey team hopes to inspire children

Tri-City Storm hockey team hopes to inspire children

The Tri-City Storm hockey team is putting a bigger emphasis on community outreach and putting smiles on kids' faces in the process.

Kearney officer receives Lifesaving Award after preventing fall from Yanney Park tower

Kearney officer receives Lifesaving Award after preventing fall from Yanney Park tower

Facing the possibility of a woman jumping from the top of the tower, Ofc. Joshua Stokey pulled her back over the railing and called for medical assistance.

Mosaic finalizing transition to personalized individual care in Nebraska

Mosaic finalizing transition to personalized individual care in Nebraska

For the first time since its founding 110 years ago, Mosaic care services is transitioning from group home to individualized home settings.

Knights claim 12th state title, shutout Chanticleers for three quarters

Knights claim 12th state title, shutout Chanticleers for three quarters

Norfolk Catholic scored 41 unanswered points in the final three quarters of play to beat the Ord Chanticleers 41-3 for the program's 12th state title.

'It was just time,' Grand Island football coach Jeff Tomlin retires after 21 years

'It was just time,' Grand Island football coach Jeff Tomlin retires after 21 years

After more than two decades as a head coach in central Nebraska, a Grand Island Senior High legend is set to retire.

Meth-related conviction lands Lexington man in prison for 10 years

Meth-related conviction lands Lexington man in prison for 10 years

A Lexington man was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his meth-related conviction.

UNK plans to cut nine degrees, 24.5 faculty positions amid budget shortfall

UNK plans to cut nine degrees, 24.5 faculty positions amid budget shortfall

UNK’s $4.3 million deficit is part of a university system wide $58 million budget shortfall.

Kyle Cox headlines historic D2 championship for Sandhills/Thedford

Kyle Cox headlines historic D2 championship for Sandhills/Thedford

Sandhills/Thedford won the D2 State Championship off of a record-breaking performance by quarterback Kyle Cox.

UNK chancellor to address budget cuts

UNK chancellor to address budget cuts

The public will find out today which academic degrees and faculty positions are most likely to be cut at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Longtime Grand Island coach announces retirement

Longtime Grand Island coach announces retirement

After leading an esteemed football program at Grand Island Senior High since 2003, Head Coach Jeff Tomlin says he's retiring.

Hastings tabs new Assistant City Administrator

Hastings tabs new Assistant City Administrator

Current City Administrator Shawn Metcalf has a new right-hand man.

Thousands enjoy annual 'Celebration of Lights' in Hastings

Thousands enjoy annual 'Celebration of Lights' in Hastings

Four blocks of vendors, horse drawn carriage rides, and of course, lights brings the Hastings community together each year for the annual celebration of lights festival.

Kearney Catholic breaks ground on $6.5 million outdoor activities complex renovation

Kearney Catholic breaks ground on $6.5 million outdoor activities complex renovation

Construction is now underway on a multimillion-dollar upgrade to the outdoor activities complex at Kearney Catholic.

Criminal charges pending in overnight fatal crash in Hall County

Criminal charges pending in overnight fatal crash in Hall County

A Central Nebraska teenager is dead and several others are injured following a crash that authorities say involved alcohol.

Tri-Cities agencies sign on with TIM system in effort to curb secondary accidents

Tri-Cities agencies sign on with TIM system in effort to curb secondary accidents

Leaders of Nebraska’s emergency response agencies are making an effort to make roads safer for those responding to accidents.

Spreading holiday cheer: UNK sorority creates care packages for military members

Spreading holiday cheer: UNK sorority creates care packages for military members

Alpha Omicron Pi, at UNK, held its 11th annual Sisters for Soldiers event.

‘The 308 Boutique’ thriving after opening third location in the state

‘The 308 Boutique’ thriving after opening third location in the state

A small town girl is making waves in the boutique business.

Saint Cecilia middle and high schoolers show hands-on appreciation for veterans

Saint Cecilia middle and high schoolers show hands-on appreciation for veterans

On Tuesday, middle and high schoolers at Saint Cecilia's Catholic School in Hastings got a hands on experience of what it's like to go through basic military training.

Huskers use struggles with Wisconsin as motivation, Satterfield talks turnover issues

Huskers use struggles with Wisconsin as motivation, Satterfield talks turnover issues

On Saturday, Nebraska will look to do something they haven’t done since joining the Big Ten - win at Camp Randall Stadium.

Trev Alberts gets pay increase, extension through 2031

Trev Alberts gets pay increase, extension through 2031

University of Nebraska President Ted Carter announced today that he has granted Athletic Director Trev Alberts a new contract that will keep the Huskers’ leader in Nebraska through at least 2031.

Grand Island man to trial in March for alleged sexual assault of granddaughter

Grand Island man to trial in March for alleged sexual assault of granddaughter

A 77-year-old Grand Island man will be tried in March on eight felony charges related to the alleged sexual assault of his 7-year-old granddaughter.

Florida trucker charged with hauling marijuana on I-80 in Buffalo County

Florida trucker charged with hauling marijuana on I-80 in Buffalo County

A Florida trucker will be in Buffalo County Court accused of hauling a bulk load of marijuana across Nebraska.

KHAS switching to Christmas music format starting Thanksgiving day

KHAS switching to Christmas music format starting Thanksgiving day

Christmas music will soon be taking over the airwaves in the Hastings area.