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Man in custody after domestic assault hospitalizes woman
Man in custody after domestic assault hospitalizes woman

A woman is recovering from serious injuries that she suffered during a weekend domestic assault at a Central Nebraska RV Park.

Rep. Flood announces more meteorologists and balloon launches coming to Nebraska

Rep. Flood announces more meteorologists and balloon launches coming to Nebraska

After months of staffing shortages and a reduction in critical weather data collection, Nebraska’s National Weather Service is getting much-needed reinforcements.

UNMC Project Peace conference aims to better prepare physicians to treat behavioral health problems

UNMC Project Peace conference aims to better prepare physicians to treat behavioral health problems

Healthcare providers from across the state are in Kearney for workshops aimed at equipping them to better treat behavioral health problems.

'Astro Clay' shares story of faith and science after unlikely astronaut career

'Astro Clay' shares story of faith and science after unlikely astronaut career

Clayton Anderson is the first and still only astronaut from Nebraska. But he almost wasn’t, more than a dozen times.

UPDATE: Missing Hastings teenager found dead

UPDATE: Missing Hastings teenager found dead

The Hastings Police Department says a teenager that was was missing since Wednesday evening is deceased. 

Rep. Adrian Smith speaks at UNK student event, draws scorn from impassioned locals

Rep. Adrian Smith speaks at UNK student event, draws scorn from impassioned locals

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith is the latest member of Nebraska’s congressional delegation to face a cantankerous crowd in his home state.

Ricketts opens town hall tour in Kearney, community presses him on Trump, spending cuts and more

Ricketts opens town hall tour in Kearney, community presses him on Trump, spending cuts and more

Senator Pete Ricketts has completed his first in a series of public town hall meetings, with the first one taking place in Kearney.

Hastings Police looking for teen missing since Wednesday night

Hastings Police looking for teen missing since Wednesday night

The Hastings Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout a missing Hastings teenager. 

NU welcomes Dr. Neal Schnoor as priority candidate for UNK chancellor

NU welcomes Dr. Neal Schnoor as priority candidate for UNK chancellor

The priority candidate to be the next chancellor at UNK made his first public appearance in Nebraska on Wednesday.

NCN to broadcast Sen. Ricketts town hall event on Thursday

NCN to broadcast Sen. Ricketts town hall event on Thursday

News Channel Nebraska will broadcast the town hall event hosted by Sen. Pete Ricketts on Thursday in Kearney.

YMCA to host healthy living event for children

YMCA to host healthy living event for children

A Central Nebraska chapter of a national non-profit organization is reinforcing its message of healthy living with summer quickly approaching.

One killed in fatal motorcycle crash

One killed in fatal motorcycle crash

A young man is dead following a fatal crash in Central Nebraska. 

Essink waives arraignment, case headed to jury trial after 'not guilty' plea

Essink waives arraignment, case headed to jury trial after 'not guilty' plea

The case against a Hastings daycare provider accused of negligent child abuse is headed to a jury trial in September.

Police investigating inmate's death at Central Nebraska jail

Police investigating inmate's death at Central Nebraska jail

Authorities are investigating the death of a 38-year-old inmate at the Buffalo County Jail after he was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday afternoon.

Stolley Park Railroad improvements full steam ahead with special event

Stolley Park Railroad improvements full steam ahead with special event

Stolley Park is a staple in the Grand Island community and has been an official state park for almost a century.

Kearney unveils new water resource recovery facility on Earth Day

Kearney unveils new water resource recovery facility on Earth Day

A Central Nebraska city is holding tours for its brand-new state of the art facility that is set to keep the local ecosystem healthy.

Nebraska native, former faculty member Neal Schnoor named UNK chancellor priority candidate

Nebraska native, former faculty member Neal Schnoor named UNK chancellor priority candidate

An experienced administrator with ties to Nebraska and Kearney is poised to become the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Held taking over play calling after losing offensive coordinator

Held taking over play calling after losing offensive coordinator

A central Nebraska university is making a change to its football team's coaching staff following a recent departure.

Mariachi day celebrates hispanic music and dance in Central Nebraska

Mariachi day celebrates hispanic music and dance in Central Nebraska

A University of Nebraska campus is celebrating a culture full of color, rhythm and tradition.

Hastings named 2025 Nebraska 'Showcase Community' by Dept. of Economic Development

Hastings named 2025 Nebraska 'Showcase Community' by Dept. of Economic Development

Hastings is this year’s Nebraska Showcase Community for the second time since 2017, since this annual award was created in the year 2000.

Community support propels York girl to Elks nationals

Community support propels York girl to Elks nationals

From educators to Elks, friends and family,  it’s all hands on deck in the Duke community helping a 9-year-old hone in on her shooting.

Sharp shooter from Elm Creek takes family to new experience

Sharp shooter from Elm Creek takes family to new experience

An 11-year-old from Elm Creek qualified for the Elks Hoop Shoot National Tournament, and now he's taking his family on a whole new experience.

Early giving open for 2025 Give Hastings Day

Early giving open for 2025 Give Hastings Day

The opportunity to give monetary donations to 113 Adams County non-profits and organizations is now underway.

PETA has beef with Hastings, to bring 'Hell on Wheels' pig truck in downtown protest

PETA has beef with Hastings, to bring 'Hell on Wheels' pig truck in downtown protest

A global animal rights organization has beef with Central Nebraska, or at least with local restaurants that serve pork.

Hastings officials release cause of Wednesday trailer park fire

Hastings officials release cause of Wednesday trailer park fire

Hastings authorities say Wednesday's trailer park fire was accidental in nature, and the trailer is a total loss.

UNK serving up three new sand volleyball courts

UNK serving up three new sand volleyball courts

A new recreational space is coming to the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Woman killed in crash near Sutherland, driver will be arrested after release from hospital

Woman killed in crash near Sutherland, driver will be arrested after release from hospital

A Sutherland man will be arrested once he is released from the hospital for a deadly crash on Monday.

Hershey native qualifies for FBLA-Collegiate National Conference

Hershey native qualifies for FBLA-Collegiate National Conference

Chadron State College student Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, earned second place in both the Impromptu Speaking and Job Interview contests at the FBLA-Collegiate State Leadership Conference on March 28-29 in Kearney, Nebraska.

New era begins for Nebraska art as MONA is set to reopen after transformation

New era begins for Nebraska art as MONA is set to reopen after transformation

Nebraska's most highly anticipated museum renovation is almost complete, as MONA is ready to unveil its newly expanded facility.

Two-alarm fire destroys Hastings mobile home

Two-alarm fire destroys Hastings mobile home

A mobile home in a Hastings trailer park is destroyed after it caught fire Wednesday afternoon.

Ten Hastings High School seniors sign college letters of intent

Ten Hastings High School seniors sign college letters of intent

Hastings High held its spring signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon that saw those ten athletes putting pen to paper, making their commitments official. 

Exploding battery causes Central Nebraska house fire

Exploding battery causes Central Nebraska house fire

A lithium-ion battery causes a house fire Tuesday after being left on its charger for approximately four months.

One injured in multi-car accident outside of Kearney Catholic High School

One injured in multi-car accident outside of Kearney Catholic High School

One person is seriously injured after a crash occurred outside of a Central Nebraska School Tuesday.

Crews respond to fire in South Kearney

Crews respond to fire in South Kearney

Central Nebraska fire crews responded to a ditch fire Monday evening near the Platte river

Four Hastings Firefighters honored with 'lifesaving' awards for saving two people in house fire

Four Hastings Firefighters honored with 'lifesaving' awards for saving two people in house fire

Chance Bronson, Jonas Marshall, Colby Jensen, and Tom Treffer are receiving 'Lifesaving Awards' for their efforts in saving the lives of two people.

Holdrege man struck by SUV on Highway 30

Holdrege man struck by SUV on Highway 30

A young man was struck by an SUV on Highway 30 and life-flighted to Good Sam Hospital in Kearney.

Five juveniles arrested near Gothenburg after reported missing from juvenile facility

Five juveniles arrested near Gothenburg after reported missing from juvenile facility

Five juveniles who were reported missing from a juvenile facility in Wyoming were arrested early Sunday morning after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through central Nebraska, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Kearney boasts candidacy to have Good Life District

Kearney boasts candidacy to have Good Life District

The city of Kearney is vying to become the fifth Good Life District in Nebraska and they're using the Sportsplex as a center piece of it.

Holdrege considers transitional housing at town hall meetings

Holdrege considers transitional housing at town hall meetings

Community members came together Friday in a south-central Nebraska town to discuss a potential new housing facility.

Axtell's oratorio society keeps tradition alive with Palm Sunday performance

Axtell's oratorio society keeps tradition alive with Palm Sunday performance

A Palm Sunday tradition continues as the Axtell Oratorio Society prepares for their annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah.

Micro apartments bringing new life to downtown Kearney

Micro apartments bringing new life to downtown Kearney

A central Nebraska business is turning back the clocks and taking an older approach to addressing one piece of the housing shortage locally.

Hastings College fires Baseball coach Steve Maddock

Hastings College fires Baseball coach Steve Maddock

The Hastings College Baseball team is making a mid-season coaching change by firing its first-year head coach. 

'It's a wow experience': city leaders reflect on path to completing Kearney SportsPlex

'It's a wow experience': city leaders reflect on path to completing Kearney SportsPlex

Kearney dignitaries from past and present made their way to the new Kearney SportsPlex on Thursday.

Grand Island Casino and Resort opens its doors at Fonner Park

Grand Island Casino and Resort opens its doors at Fonner Park

Central Nebraska has hit the jackpot, with the state’s first full-scale casino and resort opening its doors in Grand Island.

Crews battle car engulfed in flames at gas station

Crews battle car engulfed in flames at gas station

Fire crews in Central Nebraska battle a car that was on fire at a gas pump Thursday.

UNK proposes future restructuring of college programs

UNK proposes future restructuring of college programs

One of the University of Nebraska campuses is considering a reorganization following recommendations from school deans.

Former Kearney Ruby Tuesday to be remodeled into financial offices

Former Kearney Ruby Tuesday to be remodeled into financial offices

A remodel is in the works for a former restaurant in Central Nebraska following the city council’s approval of financial assistance.

Central Nebraska rescue team recovers car from canal

Central Nebraska rescue team recovers car from canal

A case of alleged drinking and driving resulted in the Lincoln County Dive Rescue Team being called into action Monday.

Kearney High announces early dismissal due to Nationwide ACT testing issues

Kearney High announces early dismissal due to Nationwide ACT testing issues

Kearney High is announcing an early dismissal at 11:00 a.m Monday in response to nationwide technical difficulties with the ACT testing platform.

Hastings Development Services Director stepping down in May

Hastings Development Services Director stepping down in May

Chad Bunger is departing his position in Hastings for a new out-of-state role starting next month. 

One arrested after pursuit in Dawson, Gosper Counties

One arrested after pursuit in Dawson, Gosper Counties

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in southern Nebraska Sunday night.

Nebraska Fire Chief one of 300 Chief Training Officers worldwide

Nebraska Fire Chief one of 300 Chief Training Officers worldwide

Of the 300 Chief Training Officers designated across the globe, one of them works in central Nebraska.

York sheriff warns of texting scams requesting payments for tolls

York sheriff warns of texting scams requesting payments for tolls

Citizens and drivers should be on the lookout for a scam text operation that requests payment for unpaid road tolls.

Sunday crash spills contents of semi-trailer onto I80 near York

Sunday crash spills contents of semi-trailer onto I80 near York

A Sunday afternoon crash just east of York caused some of the contents of a semitrailer to spill onto the surface of I80, shutting down traffic for nearly three hours.

'Hands Off!' protest draws crowd in Kearney

'Hands Off!' protest draws crowd in Kearney

Peaceful protesters took up corners at the busiest intersection in Kearney on a cold and windy day on Saturday.

Kearney SportsPlex opens, showcasing ‘one-of-a-kind’ complex to public

Kearney SportsPlex opens, showcasing ‘one-of-a-kind’ complex to public

Name a sports surface, pick nearly any sport and you can now experience it under one roof in Central Nebraska.

FIRST LOOK: 27-room Hotel Garber opens in historic Red Cloud building

FIRST LOOK: 27-room Hotel Garber opens in historic Red Cloud building

Visitors to south-central Nebraska hoping to see the legendary author Willa Cather’s hometown now have a new place to stay.

Holdrege forms non-profit organization to address local childcare shortage

Holdrege forms non-profit organization to address local childcare shortage

A central Nebraska town with a population of just over 5,000 has formed a partnership and is gaining momentum in addressing a critical need in their community.

Latest Hastings Pioneer Spirit Trail expansion phase approved

Latest Hastings Pioneer Spirit Trail expansion phase approved

The city of Hastings has the green light to begin the next steps in expanding its largest city walking and biking trail.

Kearney to begin rehab project on 30th Ave. overpass

Kearney to begin rehab project on 30th Ave. overpass

A major overpass in Central Nebraska is set to receive a makeover starting next week.

Update: Driver cited, woman injured after being hit in Hastings grocery store parking lot

Update: Driver cited, woman injured after being hit in Hastings grocery store parking lot

One person was hospitalized after they were struck by a vehicle in a Hastings grocery store parking lot Thursday afternoon. 

Nebraska Red Dawgs headed to Junior Wheelchair Basketball Nationals

Nebraska Red Dawgs headed to Junior Wheelchair Basketball Nationals

12 junior athletes are representing Nebraska in the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships this weekend with a chance to bring home a tournament title. 

Hilgers adds Central Nebraska to Delta 8 fight

Hilgers adds Central Nebraska to Delta 8 fight

Nebraska's Attorney General is expanding his crackdown on unlawful THC products.

Holdrege to consider adding transitional housing

Holdrege to consider adding transitional housing

Phelps County is hosting several upcoming discussions about the possibility of adding more housing options for those who are struggling.

Nebraska organization focuses on autism throughout the year

Nebraska organization focuses on autism throughout the year

A central Nebraska organization is making awareness for autism a year-round effort.