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National Historic Landmark sets Kregel Windmill Factory apart
National Historic Landmark sets Kregel Windmill Factory apart

Initially impressed with pristine historic factory, Baker came to see Kregels to represent American ingenuity

Courthouse re-dedicated for another 100 years

Courthouse re-dedicated for another 100 years

Richardson County makes 'a building of the people'

Nebraska native Jake Diekman returns to pitch 2025 season with Lincoln Saltdogs

Nebraska native Jake Diekman returns to pitch 2025 season with Lincoln Saltdogs

Former Southern Raider and Doane Tiger Jake Diekman will bring his 13 seasons of MLB experience to the Lincoln Saltdogs pitching staff this summer.

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

NioCorp has worked for years to raise $1.1 billion to build a mine in southeast Nebraska.

Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa under Tornado Watch through Thursday night

Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa under Tornado Watch through Thursday night

Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa is under a Tornado Watch on Thursday, April 17, effective from 5 p.m. CT Thursday through midnight. The potential area of impact includes Jefferson and Gage Counties and many other areas to the north.

State Patrol Arrests Inmate for Sexual Assault

State Patrol Arrests Inmate for Sexual Assault

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has arrested a Nebraska prison inmate for sexually assaulting another inmate.

Board of Regents Approve Naming of John Cook Arena

Board of Regents Approve Naming of John Cook Arena

The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport,

Otoe County EMA recognized for assisting neighbors

Otoe County EMA recognized for assisting neighbors

Thermal drone called 'key component' in search for missing woman

Utilities dominate city council discussion, little on electric workers' resignations

Utilities dominate city council discussion, little on electric workers' resignations

Campbell advises investment in Falls City power plant, electrical distribution and water plant operations

Rural water shuts down new customers

Rural water shuts down new customers

Distribution system for Consolidated Rural Water Districts 1 and 2 is nearing capacity

BHECN debuts ‘Project PEACE’, aimed at treating behavioral health conditions

BHECN debuts ‘Project PEACE’, aimed at treating behavioral health conditions

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is looking to better the future of healthcare across Nebraska with a new initiative knowns as Project PEACE.

Falls City reacting to upheaval in electric staff

Falls City reacting to upheaval in electric staff

City reaches out to private contractors and mutual aid agreements after six leave electrical distribution

Highway 2 RCUT packs open house

Highway 2 RCUT packs open house

Safer traffic flow proposed near Palmyra

Lancaster County crash ejects driver, leaves one hospitalized

Lancaster County crash ejects driver, leaves one hospitalized

One person is in the hospital after an SUV rollover crash south of Bennett, Sunday night. 

Surveyor reflects on 30-year career in elected office

Surveyor reflects on 30-year career in elected office

County's approved energy element conflicts with public expectations

PBA converted into rodeo arena, ahead of PBR event

PBA converted into rodeo arena, ahead of PBR event

It’s normally known as the home of Nebraska Basketball and various concerts, but on Friday, Pinnacle Bank Arena is being transformed into a playground for some of the worlds greatest cowboys and wranglers.

Progress on PWF Road nears after site visit from Olsson and NDOT

Progress on PWF Road nears after site visit from Olsson and NDOT

Officials and scientists from Olsson and NDOT dropped in on Diller to assess the status of the PWF Road and its nearby environment, bringing the start date for the road's reconstruction ever closer.

Proposed amendment would give Nebraska voters choice to totally eliminate inheritance tax

Proposed amendment would give Nebraska voters choice to totally eliminate inheritance tax

Nebraska remains one of just five states that inflicts a tax on relatives of the recently deceased. And this month, the state legislature considered a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the inheritance tax altogether.  

Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

It didn't take the Lincoln Southeast Knights very long to make headlines in the 2025 spring soccer season after traveling to Columbus and beating the Discoverers 2-0.

Skutt rolls past Scottsbluff, completes first ever Class B three-peat

Skutt rolls past Scottsbluff, completes first ever Class B three-peat

With the win, the Skyhawks become the first team in Class B to win three straight state titles since 1989, finishing the year at 23-5.

Archbishop Bergan bests Cross County, captures C2 state title as an #8-seed

Archbishop Bergan bests Cross County, captures C2 state title as an #8-seed

Archbishop Bergan completed a perfect run through the bracket by beating Cross County in the title game to become the first #8-seed to win a boys basketball state title since 2009.

Defense lifts Ashland-Greenwood to third boys basketball state title in four years

Defense lifts Ashland-Greenwood to third boys basketball state title in four years

Ashland-Greenwood had to get through some growing pains in January to be able to get better in March - and here in March, the Bluejays stand on top as C1 boys basketball champions once again.

Papillion-La Vista South marches to State Championship after narrow win over Millard North

Papillion-La Vista South marches to State Championship after narrow win over Millard North

LINCOLN - Bryson Bahl's 33 points helps Papillion-La Vista South power past Millard North for a chance at a State Title

Nemaha County takes mischief pleas in irrigation pivot cases

Nemaha County takes mischief pleas in irrigation pivot cases

Investigators estimated $90,000 in damage in 30 mile radius of rural Nemaha and Pawnee counties

DOGE impacts on Nebraska Department of Education, other agencies

DOGE impacts on Nebraska Department of Education, other agencies

News Channel Nebraska reached out to the Nebraska Department of Education to see if it has been affected by cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency.

Concordia jumps ahead with late three to beat Sidney and advance to C1 semifinals

Concordia jumps ahead with late three to beat Sidney and advance to C1 semifinals

LINCOLN - Concordia's Drew Kulus hit a late three pointer with 40 seconds left to help lift the Mustangs over the Sidney Red Raiders

Local leaders discuss Fairbury’s strengths and weaknesses in dialog with UNL students

Local leaders discuss Fairbury’s strengths and weaknesses in dialog with UNL students

In a conversation with economics students from UNL, leaders in Fairbury politics and business highlighted the community's values as a strength and identified affordable housing and retaining population as needed areas of growth.

Sheriff: suspect car jacker found dead

Sheriff: suspect car jacker found dead

Sheriff says vehicle disabled by in-vehicle security system

Denver homicide suspect captured near Gothenburg; passenger found dead

Denver homicide suspect captured near Gothenburg; passenger found dead

A Denver homicide suspect who was considered armed and dangerous was located near Gothenburg on Sunday, while the passenger of the vehicle was found dead, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Skutt goes wire to wire, top Griffins for first ever state title

Skutt goes wire to wire, top Griffins for first ever state title

It's been a long time coming, and a long four years for Omaha Skutt Catholic, but the Skyhawks can finally call themselves state champions. 

Oakland-Craig rallies from double-digit halftime deficit to earn first C2 girls basketball championship

Oakland-Craig rallies from double-digit halftime deficit to earn first C2 girls basketball championship

Trailing by as many as 15 points in the first half and by 12 at the halftime break, Oakland-Craig rallied to upend Elkhorn Valley 51-46 in the 2025 C2 Girls Basketball championship game.

Lincoln Christian caps undefeated season with second straight C1 championship

Lincoln Christian caps undefeated season with second straight C1 championship

Lincoln Christian capped off an undefeated season by defeating Milford for the second time this season to clinch their second straight C1 girls basketball championship.

Nebraska's oldest regional historical society presents its first preservation awards

Nebraska's oldest regional historical society presents its first preservation awards

Windmill factory, Indian Treaty monument, westward research and Veterans Memorial Building spark first awards

Husband would honor cancer victim on the Falls City street where they first met

Husband would honor cancer victim on the Falls City street where they first met

Falls City girl noticed his '83 Trans Am

Crete is first Nebraska city to achieve Certified Welcoming status

Crete is first Nebraska city to achieve Certified Welcoming status

After ten years of work, Crete has been awarded a national designation that recognizes efforts to improve the lives of everyone who lives there - regardless of where they come from.

Sheriff objects to probation for sex offender

Sheriff objects to probation for sex offender

Aistrope says sentence does not reflect the severity of Boyer's crimes

Clock ticking on Falls City bio-economy ambitions

Clock ticking on Falls City bio-economy ambitions

Even if Citroniq proposal passes Trump budget ax, developers say decisions needed soon about new power plant near Falls City

Cass County Nebraska EDC presents annual awards

Cass County Nebraska EDC presents annual awards

Key initiatives include implementing housing study, community workshops and water study

Airport busier than ever ahead of self-serve fuel farm

Airport busier than ever ahead of self-serve fuel farm

Airport reports dramatic increase in air traffic as a mid-country fuel stop

Fire destroys Cindy Lane house under severe cold conditions

Fire destroys Cindy Lane house under severe cold conditions

Plattsmouth house fire amidst wind chills of 31 degrees below zero

Sheriff says drug charges follow high-speed pursuit

Sheriff says drug charges follow high-speed pursuit

Omaha women suspected of possession of over five grams of methamphetamine

Grant funding will help Crete literally bridge a social and geographical divide

Grant funding will help Crete literally bridge a social and geographical divide

A grant awarded to the city of Crete will fund some of the costs to create a pedestrian pathway to help literally bridge a socioeconomic gap for Crete citizens who can't access the city's stores and services.

Nebraska City Coin Club's 60th coin show is called its last

Nebraska City Coin Club's 60th coin show is called its last

Dealers, collectors express sadness if the show can not go on

Unadilla Billie predicts early spring, hours after Sen. Ricketts crowns new Groundhog's Day royalty

Unadilla Billie predicts early spring, hours after Sen. Ricketts crowns new Groundhog's Day royalty

Groundhog Central reports record crowd at parade and record fundraising for fire, rescue and community center

Family calls for criminal investigation into death of Alex Mayfield

Family calls for criminal investigation into death of Alex Mayfield

Sheriff says closure may come from final forensic reports

Family says private investigation raises questions over Mayfield death

Family says private investigation raises questions over Mayfield death

Rally scheduled to discuss findings

Doane underscores dedication to fine arts education with construction of expanded performing arts center

Doane underscores dedication to fine arts education with construction of expanded performing arts center

This month, Doane University broke ground on a space that will serve as the new home of the school's fine arts program.
The 23 million dollar project is a literal investment into the value the school believes a fine arts education can provide.

Massive aquaculture facility moving forward despite October fire

Massive aquaculture facility moving forward despite October fire

VanderVeen still hopes for groundbreaking this year

Unseasonably warm weather requiring extra caution for ice fishing

Unseasonably warm weather requiring extra caution for ice fishing

With recent unseasonably warm conditions for much of the state, the season could soon wrap up.

Newcomers among 43rd QuackOff duck racers

Newcomers among 43rd QuackOff duck racers

McKenna Myers-Staack of Avoca is best dressed with Avoca Super Duck

Nebraska federal land sales possible under revised BLM Plan

Nebraska federal land sales possible under revised BLM Plan

Public land in Nebraska could soon be up for sale. In Nebraska, the Bureau of Land Management oversees around 5,100 acres of public land.

Which high school boys’ sport is losing the most athletes? A deep dive into the numbers

Which high school boys’ sport is losing the most athletes? A deep dive into the numbers

Across the nation, high school sports are facing a tough opponent: declining participation. Earlier this week, News Channel Nebraska took a deep dive into the state of girls’ athletics. Now, we’re turning the spotlight to the boys.

Sickel uses last moments on county board to commend work of the sheriff's office

Sickel uses last moments on county board to commend work of the sheriff's office

Sheriff Hardesty says 34 arrested from residential search warrants in 2024

Joshua Keadle seeking to have murder conviction, sentence vacated

Joshua Keadle seeking to have murder conviction, sentence vacated

Keadle was convicted at trial in the death of Tyler Thomas

Police report arrest of suspect in NP Mart attempted robbery

Police report arrest of suspect in NP Mart attempted robbery

SWAT team assists police in serving warrants at a Fourth Terrace residence

Doane sweeps weekly GPAC women's basketball awards again

Doane sweeps weekly GPAC women's basketball awards again

Doane claimed both GPAC women's basketball weekly awards for the second week in a row, with honors bestowed to Megan Chambers and Grace Thompson.

Art gallery invites public to create their own experience

Art gallery invites public to create their own experience

Art gallery is transformed to invite ceramics, splatter room and pottery creation

Falls City pledges readiness for governor's 'bio-based economy'

Falls City pledges readiness for governor's 'bio-based economy'

Nebraska Department of Economic Development certifies Falls City four fourth year

Windmill factory a National Historic Landmark

Windmill factory a National Historic Landmark

Kregel factory conveys impact of once widespread, small-scale manufacturing

Four athletes from Nebraska NAIA schools achieve AFCA All-America status

Four athletes from Nebraska NAIA schools achieve AFCA All-America status

Athletes from Concordia, Doane and Midland appeared on the AFCA's 2024 NAIA All-America teams, unveiled this week

Historical Society acquires Zimmerer's art

Historical Society acquires Zimmerer's art

Water color of Nebraska City artist's boyhood home on display at Nelson House

Otoe County tightens reins on solar power

Otoe County tightens reins on solar power

Zoning administrator says setbacks that made wind turbines impossible in Otoe County could also be too much for solar farms

Skyhawks Survive: Skutt Catholic avenges last year's loss by beating Bennington in 2024 Class B football title game

Skyhawks Survive: Skutt Catholic avenges last year's loss by beating Bennington in 2024 Class B football title game

Skutt Catholic avenges last year's loss by beating Bennington in 2024 Class B football title game

Auburn Chamber hosts its first lighted parade

Auburn Chamber hosts its first lighted parade

Bernard Real Estate has best float with Home for Christmas theme

Florida men suspected of conspiracy in ATM theft

Florida men suspected of conspiracy in ATM theft

Police suspect wireless device was connected to Nebraska City ATM for about an hour