Central Nebraska News

Former Webster County Sheriff's deputy charged with possession of child porn
RED CLOUD - A former Webster County Sheriff's Office deputy is facing several charges of possession ...

Lexington Regional Health Center introduces Modified Barium Swallow Studies
LEXINGTON - Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is thrilled to announce the addition of Modified...

CHI Health awards $151,500 to five local non-profits
KEARNEY, GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health recently awarded $151,500 in grants to five central Nebraska non-...

Denver murder suspect extradited back to Colorado after pursuit in central Nebraska
LEXINGTON - A suspect in a Denver murder case who was arrested in central Nebraska following a pursu...

Overall risk for severe storms downgraded today, but threat of hail, severe wind remains
HASTINGS - While the overall risk for severe weather has been downgraded for Tuesday, April 1, the t...

Marquette woman now charged with first degree murder following child's death
MARQUETTE - A Marquette woman is now facing first degree murder charges after a three month old chil...

Grand Island Little Theatre presenting "I Left My Dignity in My Other Purse"
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island Little Theatre announces the spring show of the 2024-2025 season, "...
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Vehicle stolen in Grand Island as it was warming up on Monday morning
GRAND ISLAND - A vehicle was stolen in Grand Island as it was being warmed up during the morning of ...

UNK selects 20 students for scholarship programs focusing on law, public administration
KEARNEY - Twenty high school seniors from across the state will attend the University of Nebraska at...

Hastings College: Muszynski to give lecture on 'Science as a Candle in the Dark'
HASTINGS - Dr. Nicole Muszynski, Hastings College assistant professor of psychology, will give an In...

Two men arrested in shooting death of 15-year-old boy near Omaha middle school
OMAHA - The Omaha Police Department arrested two men in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-y...
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Nebraska lawmakers advance limits on voter-approved Paid Sick Leave law
LINCOLN - After eight hours of debate over four days, Nebraska lawmakers on Friday amended and advan...
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Nebraska's February 2025 unemployment rate was 3.0 Percent
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska's preliminary unempl...
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Gov. Pillen praises USDA efforts to expand Ag Trade Markets
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen praised the efforts of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to...

Nebraska Farm Bureau advocates for stronger Farm Bill, tax relief, expanded trade
LINCOLN - A delegation of Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) members traveled to Washington, D.C. to push f...

Troopers arrest one after pursuit, standoff in Scotts Bluff County
SCOTTSBLUFF - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a wanted person after a pursuit ...
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

Furious 2nd half rally leads Nebraska to Crown win
Nebraska erased an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat Arizona State, 86-78, Monday night in the ...

Purdue tops No. 20 Huskers
Purdue snapped No. 20 Nebraska softball's six-game winning streak and salvaged the final game of a t...

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...
National News from Fox News

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Morgan Wallen walks off 'SNL' stage, 'NYPD Blue' star Kim Delaney arrested
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interview...

HBO's John Oliver faces lawsuit from health insurance executive over Medicaid monologue
Dr. Brian Morley believes an April 2024 segment on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" ab...

Wave of court orders blocking Trump's agenda are a 'judicial coup d'etat,' Gingrich says
President Donald Trump is facing a "judicial coup d'etat' against him by federal judges across ...

Jessica Biel almost hit her brother with parents' car on the set of '7th Heaven'
Jessica Biel revealed she almost hit her brother with her parents' car while talking about her favor...
National Sports from Fox News

Baseball fans poke fun at Tim Walz as Twins start season 0-4 following gov's '162-0' post
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was the target of baseball fans' ridicule as the Minnesota Twins have starte...

Red Sox, Garrett Crochet agree to 6-year, $170 million contract extension: report
The Boston Red Sox and starting pitcher Garrett Crochet reportedly agreed to a six-year, $170 millio...

WNBA faces ridicule for celebrating 'Transgender Day of Visibility'
The WNBA faced mocking on social media for its celebratory post on "Transgender Day of Visibili...

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman suffers freak injury in shower, manager says
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman tweaked his ankle in the shower, manager Dave Robe...