Central Nebraska News

Y102 sets new record by raising $362,121 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
KEARNEY - Y102 has set a new record by raising $362,121 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ov...

GICC Speakers Win State Championship
KEARNEY - The Grand Island Central Catholic Speech Team won the NSAA Class C1 State Championship Thu...

City of Grand Island: Legislature approves next steps for Camp Augustine
GRAND ISLAND - A new partnership between the City of Grand Island and Nebraska Game and Parks may be...

Jersey Mikes coming to Conestoga Marketplace, Chief Construction announces
GRAND ISLAND - Chief Construction announced via social media that Jersey Mike's will be coming to th...
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Cozad man sentenced to serve 70-100 years for infant son's death
LEXINGTON - A Cozad man charged with fatal child abuse has been sentenced to 70-100 years imprisonme...

Troopers find credit card skimmers in I-80 traffic stop near Lexington
LEXINGTON - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after locating credit c...

Final Grand Island Library's Bygone Book Club meeting of season set for April 12
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Public Library's Bygone Book Club is wrapping up its season on Satur...

Lincoln Electric System to receive hydropower from CNPPID
HOLDREGE - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (Central) and Lincoln Electric ...

64-year-old Doniphan man found deceased in the water at Mormon Island State Rec. Area
On March 27, 2025, at approximately 5:16 p.m., Hall County Sheriff's deputies responded to 7425 Nine...
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Case of Hastings in-home daycare provider charged with child abuse goes to district court
HASTINGS - The case of a Hastings in-home daycare provider charged with negligent child abuse has be...

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 ...

NSP: Two arrested after pursuit ends in north Lincoln
LINCOLN - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people Wednesday following a pursuit ...

Nebraska AG, state leaders launch website to support law enforcement, prosecution recruitment efforts
LINCOLN - Attorney General Hilgers joined numerous leaders and statewide organizations to announce t...
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Nebraska AG urges consumers to check eligibility for compensation for inflated generic drug prices
LINCOLN - Attorney General Hilgers joins 50 States and Territories Filing Motion for Preliminary App...
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Gov. Pillen kicks off first Water Quality, Quantity Task Force meeting
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen took another step in protecting and preserving Nebraska's vital water ...
Central Nebraska Sports

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...

Gallery: Kearney boys start off season with win over Lincoln High
KEARNEY - The Kearney High School boys soccer team won their first game of the year against Lincoln ...

Gallery: Kearney girls defeat rival Grand Island to begin season
KEARNEY - The Kearney High School girls soccer team started their season off with a win over their r...
Husker Sports

Huskers upset No. 5 Oregon State
Maybe a little home cooking is all Nebraska baseball needed. After a sputtering 3-6 roadtrip, the Hu...

Nebraska Softball moved up Saturday due to weather
The Nebraska softball game against Purdue that was originally scheduled for 1 p.m. (CT) on Saturday,...

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

Delta plane, Air Force jet nearly crash in 'loss of separation' during Arlington National Cemetery flyover
A Delta plane carrying 131 passengers nearly collided with an Air Force jet in a 'loss of separation...

Tornado Alley shifts to the Southeast, storm shelters become more popular
A shift in tornadic activity in the last 35 years puts population center in the Southeast in the bul...

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot immediately deport Tufts student
A federal judge recently ruled a Tufts University grad student cannot be immediately deported. Meanw...

Falcons' Kirk Cousins sparks trade rumors with trip to Cleveland
Quarterback Kirk Cousins didn't attempt to hide his offseason travels after he was pictured at sever...
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Falcons' Kirk Cousins sparks trade rumors with trip to Cleveland
Quarterback Kirk Cousins didn't attempt to hide his offseason travels after he was pictured at sever...

Deion Sanders walks back comments on son Shedeur Sanders' landing spot in NFL Draft
Deion Sanders said he won't wield his influence over Shedeur Sanders as the NFL Draft draws near. Co...

UConn's Geno Auriemma complains this part of women's NCAA Tournament 'ruined the game'
Connecticut Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma complained about the regional system in p...

Bill Belichick, girlfriend Jordon Hudson team up to mock Falcons over infamous Super Bowl loss
Bill Belichick still appears to hold a grudge against the Falcons since they decided against hiring ...