Central Nebraska News

Lexington Community Foundation's annual Key dinner and auction raises $342,000
LEXINGTON - More than 500 guests gathered in person, and many more joined online, for the Lexington ...

Hastings Public Library shares updates on Hoopla access
HASTINGS - The Hastings Public Library strives to meet the digital services needs of its patrons, in...

Work will begin on US-183, south of Ansley in Custer County
ANSLEY - Weather permitting, work will begin April 14 on U.S. Highway 183 (US-183), from reference p...
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Rain chances mid-week, warm up into the 70s by the weekend
HASTINGS - While Monday will be the coolest day of the week, there will be a gradual warm up with 70...

Investigation ongoing after Aurora Public School students pose with Nazi flag in locker room
AURORA - Late Thursday evening, April 3, 2025, the Aurora High School administration was made aware ...

Suspect arrested for burglary, assault after breaking into Grand Island apartment
GRAND ISLAND - A suspect was arrested after breaking into a Grand Island apartment and assaulting th...

Gallery: 2025 Dowd Mile at Fonner Park
GRAND ISLAND - Jockey Jose Medina and his horse Arthurian in the 63rd running of the $25,000 Dowd Mi...

Arthurian takes Dowd Mile title at Fonner Park
GRAND ISLAND - Things went just about perfectly for jockey Jose Medina and his horse Arthurian in th...

Fonner Park: Subsidize back in his comfort zone in Dowd Mile
GRAND ISLAND - There is no doubt in trainer Temple Rushton's mind that Subsidize can go a mile. That...

Hastings Police Department's activity from April 5-6
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from April 5-6. Reported Off...

Work continues on I-80, Ogallala to Roscoe
OGALLALA - Weather permitting, work will continue April 14 on Interstate 80 (I-80), from reference p...

Nebraska Public Transit Week highlights the importance of accessible transportation
NEBRASKA - The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), along with the Nebraska Association of ...

Gov. Pillen's statement on Winner-Take-All debate
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement ahead of Legislature's anticipated firs...

Dan Osborn mulling run against U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts in 2026
NEBRASKA - After an unexpectedly strong showing in the 2024 general election - winning 47% of the vo...

First baby surrendered under Nebraska's expanded Safe Haven Law
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has announced that on Wednesday, Apri...

Alcohol, tobacco compliance checks held throughout Nebraska
NEBRASKA - Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have completed alcohol and tobacco complianc...
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Central Nebraska Sports

Gallery: Grand Island faces Lincoln East
GRAND ISLAND - Lincoln East came away with a 3-1 Heartland Athletic Conference victory over Grand Is...

Lincoln East downs Grand Island, 3-1
GRAND ISLAND - Lincoln East came away with a 3-1 Heartland Athletic Conference victory over Grand Is...

Slough new Grand Island Lutheran AD, HS Principal, and Boys Basketball Coach
Leaders at Central Nebraska Lutheran School have announced Jeremiah Slough will be the first princip...

GISH announces new coaches for 2025-26 school year
GRAND ISLAND - A few Islander teams will have some familiar and new faces taking the helm next seaso...

Supernovas Draw Second-Largest Crowd in Pro Volleyball History, Fall to Indy
OMAHA, Neb. - The first-place Omaha Supernovas Nebraska's professional volleyball team and first pro...

Kearney High names Coffman new Swim & Dive coach
Kearney Public Schools is pleased to announce Sarah Coffman as the new Head Coach for the Kearney Hi...
Husker Sports

Nebraska clinches series over Rutgers
Nebraska baseball started hot and surged late to defeat Rutgers, 10-5, Saturday at Hawks Field in Li...

Iowa tops Nebraska in third game
A five-run, two-out rally in the bottom of the third thwarted No. 20 Nebraska softball's bid to swee...

Ord is home for Nebraska Volleyball Spring Match
Nebraska volleyball will play a spring match against South Dakota State in Ord on Saturday, May 3 at...

Husker Womens Golf Coach Jeanne Sutherland to retire
Nebraska Head Women's Golf Coach Jeanne Sutherland announced her retirement on Friday, March 14, eff...

Former Husker Alex Gordon selected for Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame
KANSAS CITY - The Kansas City Royals have announced that outfielder Alex Gordon has been elected int...
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Lexi Rodriguez named finalist for AAU Sullivan Award
LINCOLN - Former Nebraska volleyball libero Lexi Rodriguez has been named a finalist for the AAU Sul...
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Blue state sheriffs combine forces to fight back against sanctuary laws
Five Minnesota sheriff's offices have entered into an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Custom...

Michelle Obama's 'IMO' podcast ranks 34th on Spotify podcasts chart
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's podcast currently ranks 34th on Spotify's list of top podcasts, a...

Gov. DeSantis' new DOGE task force gains momentum as universities, localities commit to being audited
Local jurisdictions and entities in Florida have begun taking formal steps to ensure their commitmen...

House plows ahead on Trump agenda after Johnson strikes deal with GOP rebels who paralyzed House
House Republicans are advancing two key bills backed by President Donald Trump this week after the c...
National Sports from Fox News

Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin after breaking NHL record
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin for breaking W...

Angel Cabrera wins 1st golf event since prison release
Angel Cabrera was back on top of a golf tournament on Sunday. He won a PGA Tour Champions event -- h...

NFL personality Annie Agar suffers black eye, concussion after scary fall
NFL personality Annie Agar revealed she suffered a black eye and a concussion after passing out in h...

Oklahoma softball coach defends players who attended Riley Gaines event
Oklahoma Sooners softball coach Patty Gasso defended her players attending an event hosted by women'...