Three Kearney economic development groups are raising money to build a new office building and visitors center at Talmadge St. and 11th Ave.

A central Nebraska man is heading to prison after convictions for raping a 15-year-old girl and possession of child pornography.

The Grand Island Fire Department is encouraging residents to have carbon monoxide detectors in their homes.

Public voting is now live for the Fairest Showdown: Battle of the Bands at statefair.org.

A woman from Grand Island was sentenced to more than four years in prison for meth-related charges.

Approximately 70 students at Northeast Community College have qualified for membership in the Phi Theta Kappa, (PTK), Tau Chi Chapter during the spring semester.

Instead of going on vacation for spring break, a group of UNK students went to Kentucky and helped rebuild a home.

A Central Nebraska dog rescue is preparing to host a national fundraiser.

The first annual 'Boutiques at The Barn' is underway in Hastings. 

Authorities are releasing more details about the crash that claimed two lives in Hastings on Thursday.

Multiple people are in the hospital after a serious accident on the busiest street in Hastings.

A Grand Island man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for drug and weapon charges. 

There’s a new signature piece of art in the Merryman Performing Arts Center… and it’s as uniquely Nebraskan as its creator and its location.

The Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center is asking for volunteers for a drinking/alcohol lab. 

Authorities said a CODE Task Force operation led to the arrest of several people on drug charges Wednesday morning in Nebraska and Kansas.

It’s the time of year when NFL hopefuls look to make a first impression on NFL scouts and that’s what 14 huskers attempted to do on Wednesday morning during Nebraska’s 2023 Pro Day.

Energy companies will have to meet a new set of requirements if interested in building a wind farm in Buffalo County.

The fire department is investigating the cause of an explosion in east Grand Island. 

A man from David City was arrested after a pursuit near Grand Island.

Kearney Public Schools is starting a counseling service for middle school and high school students that can be accessed by phone, app, or website.

Authorities in Douglas County have identified the victim who was found Monday near Omaha as a missing Kearney man.

It’s National Agriculture Day and fourth graders in Grand Island spent a day learning all about it. 

Hastings Parks and Recreation is already working to fill lifeguard openings.

A dying 1970s-era shopping mall is about to get a $250 million makeover that local leaders hope will help return a retail sparkle and regional tourism draw to Nebraska’s fourth largest city.

A judge sentenced Dakota Jackson, 20, to five to 20 years in prison Monday

he city of Hastings is touting its financial situation after reviewing its annual audit.

In honor of Disabilities Awareness Month, The Arc of Buffalo County has packed March with activities.

A major road construction project in Grand Island is in its final stages.

The Sandhill Crane migration is close to reaching its peak.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is making an effort to get more young Nebraskans interested in fishing.

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one person injured.

Multiple counties in the central and eastern areas of Nebraska are in a Red Flag Warning.

An Alma woman received 2 1/2 years in prison for a firearm-related charge.

Buffalo County is moving forward with a new comprehensive plan.

Mary Lanning Healthcare’s Family Care Center has offered the Baby Weighs breastfeeding support group in Hastings for many years.

For the second time in the last few months, Hastings firefighters helped extinguish a fire at a shuttered manufacturing business.

The next generation of newscasters is already gaining experience with their Morning Announcements Club. 

Two students in the Heavy Equipment Operator Technical program at Central Community College-Hastings have been presented with the Jim DeBord Scholarship.

Three people are facing charges after police say drugs were found in a two-year-old’s bedroom. 

Just weeks after cutting the ribbon, Legacy 34 in Grand Island is already thinking on the next phase. 

A Kearney pharmacist is being recognized as the Nebraska District Small Business Person of the Year.

A student teacher is in jail accused of sexually assaulting a student.

The tradition of the Hastings Kiwanis Club Pancake Day lives on.

Employees working at city hall in Hastings will soon be on the move. 

For Linda Garcia-Perez, languages are everything. 

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation announced the 2023 scholarship recipients Tuesday.

Richard Baier believes Nebraska remains in one of the best positions, with banks that experience controlled growth, invest in a diverse set of industries, and are regulated heavily to ensure smart business practices are maintained.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center recently announced that registration for the tractor and farm equipment course is now open.

Hastings city officials are considering temporarily moving employees out of city hall because of health concerns.

A more than 70-year-old tradition is back in Hastings.

The suspect accused of killing a Fonner Park horse trainer now faces additional charges related to the death.

Central Community College is being recognized as one of the nation’s most military friendly schools.

An Aurora couple that went missing in January was found dead on Saturday.

In the final quarter Freeman outscored Amherst 24-11.

It’s that time of the year when the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office releases their tabloid in newspapers across the state. 

The Grand Island Police Department said they have arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the death of Todd Scherer. 

Authorities in Grand Island are investigating the homicide of a 62-year-old Lincoln man. 

Authorities in Grand Island arrested a man for first-degree domestic assault amongst other charges on Thursday. 

The new Catholic elementary school at Central Catholic is one year closer to reality. 

Authorities in Grand Island said they arrested four teens in connection to an armed robbery. 

A Hall County warrant for attempted kidnapping is out for a man formerly arrested for stalking Taylor Swift.

When the pressure rises, all the Amherst Broncos need to do to find strength is glance at the team bench.

Standing 6'4'', University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Brayden Sorensen has the right height and build to succeed as a high jumper.

The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a communication tower that was destroyed Saturday.