Central Nebraska News

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...

Annual Bear Fair Returns to Grand Island Public Library
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Public Library's 22nd-Annual Bear Fair is officially set for Monday,...

Hastings Police Department's activity from March 31
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Monday, March 31. Repor...

Work resumes today on US-281 near St Libory
ST. LIBORY - Weather permitting, work resumes today, March 31, on U.S. Highway 281 (US-281), from re...
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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

SCOTUS rulings this term could strengthen religious rights protections, expert says
The Supreme Court has three major religious rights cases this spring, which could alter how much fre...

Melania Trump to focus on love as a 'universal language' at International Women of Courage Awards
EXCLUSIVE: First lady Melania Trump will recognize courageous women from all corners of the world at...

Trump threatens Iran over nukes as DNI Gabbard claims Tehran is not building bombs
The intelligence community does not yet believe Iran is moving toward a nuclear weapon, according to...

First major swing state election of 2025 turns into referendum on Trump, Musk
Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Wisconsin to decide if conservatives or liberals will control th...
National Sports from Fox News

NFL Draft prospect Jaxson Dart bags turkey on hunt after pro day
Former Ole Miss Rebels star quarterback Jaxson Dart bagged a turkey on a hunt after he had a standou...

ESPN's Stephen A Smith calls out LSU's Kim Mulkey after coach's exchange with reporter
ESPN star Stephen A. Smith described LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey as "rude" aft...

Auburn cheerleaders send college basketball fans swooning
The Auburn Tigers cheerleading team went viral on Monday after the men's basketball team defeated Mi...

Caitlin Clark being 'White girl from the middle of America' helped connect with young fans, ESPN pundit says
ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt suggested Caitlin Clark being a "White girl from the midd...