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Several staff members injured by inmates in Lincoln
Several staff members injured by inmates in Lincoln

Seven staff members at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln were hospitalized after three inmates reportedly assaulted them.

Mental evaluation ordered for Grand Island kidnapping suspect

Mental evaluation ordered for Grand Island kidnapping suspect

A judge ordered a mental competency hearing for a Colorado man accused of trying to kidnap a Grand Island teenager last fall.

California man accused of driving off with pickup from dealership submits not guilty plea

California man accused of driving off with pickup from dealership submits not guilty plea

A California man accused of driving away with a pickup truck from Henry Motors in Nebraska City has submitted a written not guilty plea.

Gage County renews agreement with the Southeast Nebraska Drug Court program

Gage County renews agreement with the Southeast Nebraska Drug Court program

Two drug courts serve ten counties in the First Judicial District

Gage County board considers amendments to solar energy regulations

Gage County board considers amendments to solar energy regulations

Following two public hearings, county supervisors discussing final form of regulations

Former Wynot teacher, coach sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to purchase sex with teen

Former Wynot teacher, coach sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to purchase sex with teen

Officials said that a former middle school teacher in Wynot was sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sex crimes. 

Sidney Elks Lodge hosting open house Saturday

Sidney Elks Lodge hosting open house Saturday

The Sidney Elks Lodge will host an open house on Saturday to showcase renovation plans for the historic downtown city auditorium at 1040 Jackson Street. 

Judge dismisses charges against Grand Island woman in scam case

Judge dismisses charges against Grand Island woman in scam case

At the request of the Hall County Attorney, charges against a Grand Island woman accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars have been dismissed.

One person rescued from apartment fire south of downtown Lincoln

One person rescued from apartment fire south of downtown Lincoln

One person was rescued from an apartment windowsill during a fire south of the Nebraska State Capitol Tuesday afternoon.

Brownville man facing felony counts related to alleged abuse to remain behind bars until hearing

Brownville man facing felony counts related to alleged abuse to remain behind bars until hearing

A southeast Nebraska man accused of holding a woman against her will and threatening to kill her and her dogs will remain in custody until his court hearing next month.

Platte County receives highway safety grant

Platte County receives highway safety grant

Administrator for the NDOT highway Safety Office William Kovarik said the grant is to assist in getting two mobile radar units.

$3 million grant to help Kearney Police start assigned vehicle program for officers

$3 million grant to help Kearney Police start assigned vehicle program for officers

The Kearney Police Department is adding cars to its fleet to become a take home vehicle department thanks to a major grant.

One in critical condition following possible shooting in Omaha

One in critical condition following possible shooting in Omaha

Authorities said they are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition Wednesday morning. 

Crash at perilous Omaha intersection leaves one dead, police investigating

Crash at perilous Omaha intersection leaves one dead, police investigating

On Tuesday afternoon, one person is dead following an accident in Omaha at a location that emergency responders know all too well.

Norris, LSO address concerns surrounding investigation into alleged teacher-student relationship

Norris, LSO address concerns surrounding investigation into alleged teacher-student relationship

While school is out at Norris High School, Tuesday night parents showed up for an emergency meeting about the arrest of a former teacher who is alleged to have been in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.

Man rescued from Lincoln apartment window during fire

Man rescued from Lincoln apartment window during fire

A man was rescued from a windowsill during an apartment fire in Lincoln Tuesday afternoon.

NPD: Norfolk man arrested for alleged threats with cell phone cord, licking arresting officer

NPD: Norfolk man arrested for alleged threats with cell phone cord, licking arresting officer

A 25-year-old northeast Nebraska man is accused of threatening another man with a phone charging cord and licking an officer during his arrest.

Sidney man faces arson charges in garage fire Saturday night

Sidney man faces arson charges in garage fire Saturday night

A Sidney man appeared in Cheyenne County Court Tuesday to face a charge of Second Degree Arson.

Severe thunderstorm warning: Deuel, southeastern Garden and western Keith Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: Deuel, southeastern Garden and western Keith Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: Deuel, southeastern Garden and western Keith Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Sedgwick County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Sedgwick County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Sedgwick County

Severe thunderstorm warning: eastern Cheyenne County

Severe thunderstorm warning: eastern Cheyenne County

Severe thunderstorm warning: eastern Cheyenne County

Severe thunderstorm warning: southern Garden, Deuel Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southern Garden, Deuel Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southern Garden, Deuel Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Garden County

Three vehicle accident kills one in Omaha

Three vehicle accident kills one in Omaha

One person died after a three vehicle accident on Tuesday in Omaha.

Portions of Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, Banner and Scotts Bluff Counties in latest warning

Portions of Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, Banner and Scotts Bluff Counties in latest warning

Portions of Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, Banner and Scotts Bluff Counties in latest warning

Severe thunderstorm warning: northeastern Logan, southwestern Sedgwick Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: northeastern Logan, southwestern Sedgwick Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: northeastern Logan, southwestern Sedgwick Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Box Butte, north central Cheyenne, Morrill Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Box Butte, north central Cheyenne, Morrill Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Box Butte, north central Cheyenne, Morrill Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Garden County

Severe warning includes southwest corner of Nebraska Panhandle

Severe warning includes southwest corner of Nebraska Panhandle

Severe warning includes southwest corner of Nebraska Panhandle

NCN Wednesday morning brief

NCN Wednesday morning brief

Stay up to date with all the latest news from all over Nebraska!

Grand Island man gets probation for animal abuse

Grand Island man gets probation for animal abuse

A Grand Island man convicted of felony cruelty to livestock will be on probation for the next four years.

Weather service includes Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado in severe weather watch

Weather service includes Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado in severe weather watch

A cluster of thunderstorms that developed east of Interstate 25 in Wyoming at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon pushed into the Nebraska Panhandle after 4 p.m., spawning a severe thunderstorm watch.

Voter photo ID moves closer to final passage, lawsuit threatened

Voter photo ID moves closer to final passage, lawsuit threatened

State Sen. Julie Slama conducting a one-senator filibuster

Plattsmouth man airlifted after Highway 75 crash

Plattsmouth man airlifted after Highway 75 crash

A 64-year-old Plattsmouth man was airlifted after a single-vehicle crash in Cass County.

Two people injured in crash involving cement truck, grain truck near Elmwood

Two people injured in crash involving cement truck, grain truck near Elmwood

Two people were injured after a crash involving a cement truck and a grain truck in southeast Nebraska.

Potter man injured in single vehicle accident

Potter man injured in single vehicle accident

A 2008 Dodge truck driven by Lewis Austin, of Potter, went off the road and rolled on Cheyenne County Road 24 near County Road 99.

Inmate dies while serving time for Platte County conviction

Inmate dies while serving time for Platte County conviction

An inmate that was previously convicted in Platte County was recently pronounced dead.

Man dies from explosion in Madison farming accident

Man dies from explosion in Madison farming accident

A man reportedly died in Madison from a farming accident where he was repairing a tire.

ACLU sues to block LB574

ACLU sues to block LB574

Two weeks following the Legislative decision to pass LB574, and one week after Nebraska's governor signed the bill into law, the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the bill and its creators. 

Nebraska farmers continue to battle drought, plan for the worst

Nebraska farmers continue to battle drought, plan for the worst

Farmers in Nebraska are dealing with higher expenses and lower profits due to continuing drought conditions.

CCC’s Jason Davis selected for Leadership Nebraska

CCC’s Jason Davis selected for Leadership Nebraska

A Central Community College administrator is among those selected to participate in a prestigious leadership program.

Grand Island Police accuse woman of stabbing husband, breaking daughter’s nose

Grand Island Police accuse woman of stabbing husband, breaking daughter’s nose

A Grand Island woman is behind bars on charges that she stabbed her husband and injured one of her daughters.

Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska awarded $500,000 to boost tribal Internet services

Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska awarded $500,000 to boost tribal Internet services

The Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska will receive $500,000 for high-speed internet development as part of the Biden Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.

Grand Island woman accused of stabbing husband with kitchen knife

Grand Island woman accused of stabbing husband with kitchen knife

A Grand Island man is recovering after authorities say his wife stabbed him with a kitchen knife.

NHS garden continues to grow

NHS garden continues to grow

Nine years later, Norfolk High School's garden continues to grow. 

Norfolk house fire leaves firefighter with minor injuries

Norfolk house fire leaves firefighter with minor injuries

Authorities said they responded to a garage fire Sunday morning in Norfolk. 

Deets Furniture begins new era with leadership from third generation

Deets Furniture begins new era with leadership from third generation

Deets Furniture announced a milestone for its family-owned business. 

Three suspects arrested after Omaha shooting

Three suspects arrested after Omaha shooting

Omaha Police said they arrested three suspects after a shooting that left one injured. 

Beatrice Firefighters answer two Memorial Day fire calls

Beatrice Firefighters answer two Memorial Day fire calls

No major damage in either incident

NCN Tuesday morning brief

NCN Tuesday morning brief

Stay up to date with all the latest news from all over Nebraska!

Bacon to vote for debt deal

Bacon to vote for debt deal

Military cuts off the table for the Omaha area Congressman, a retired one star general.

Scattered thunderstorms again possible in western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

Scattered thunderstorms again possible in western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

Some of the scattered thunderstorms projected for Monday afternoon in western Nebraska and northeast Colorado may be severe, capable of producing large hail and damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne.

Fairbury, Jefferson County officially unveil new veterans memorial

Fairbury, Jefferson County officially unveil new veterans memorial

Jefferson County and Fairbury officially unveiled a new veterans memorial on Monday.

History remembered: B-24J Bomber went down near Chappell 79 years ago June 7

History remembered: B-24J Bomber went down near Chappell 79 years ago June 7

June 7 marks 79 years since a B-24J Bomber caught fire and went down near Chappell.

OPD: 25-year-old hospitalized after being assaulted, shot at by three suspects

OPD: 25-year-old hospitalized after being assaulted, shot at by three suspects

A 25-year-old Omaha man was hospitalized after he was allegedly assaulted and shot at Monday morning.

Southeast Nebraska residents honor those who sacrificed, for their nation

Southeast Nebraska residents honor those who sacrificed, for their nation

Memorial Day observance held, at Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice

Humphrey ceremony urges remembrances of fallen soldiers throughout the year

Humphrey ceremony urges remembrances of fallen soldiers throughout the year

Humphrey's Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Humphrey Community Center

Flooding continues to impact southwest Nebraska

Flooding continues to impact southwest Nebraska

Heavy rains that started on Friday continued to impact southwest Nebraska throughout the entire holiday weekend.

'Wow, dude': Lifelong Husker from Tecumseh plays Texas fan on new season of Amazon Prime series

'Wow, dude': Lifelong Husker from Tecumseh plays Texas fan on new season of Amazon Prime series

An Amazon Prime series is debuting its second season this week, and southeast Nebraskans are likely to recognize one of the faces on the program.

Cass County deputy injured in crash with Weeping Water teen

Cass County deputy injured in crash with Weeping Water teen

A Cass County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash with a teenage driver on Friday.

One person in critical condition after Omaha shooting

One person in critical condition after Omaha shooting

One person is in critical condition after a Sunday shooting in Omaha.

Police investigate single-car accident

Police investigate single-car accident

SIDNEY -- A 2015 KIA Soul went off 11th Avenue Sunday, colliding with a tree in Legion Park.

Flags to be flown half-staff for Memorial Day

Flags to be flown half-staff for Memorial Day

Gov. Jim Pillen announced on Sunday that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff until for Memorial day.

Several people, dog displaced following overnight basement fire

Several people, dog displaced following overnight basement fire

Authorities in Lincoln said they extinguished an overnight fire that displaced several people and a pet.