Central Nebraska News

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...

Mobile Food Pantry to be held in Lexington on April 3
LEXINGTON - A Mobile Food Pantry is being held in Lexington on Thursday, April 3, from 3-5 p.m. The ...

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

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,...

Bahl, DiNardo propel No. 20 Huskers to 5-0 win
A one-hitter from Papillion native Jordy Bahl and five RBI from Olivia DiNardo propelled No. 20 Nebr...

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

Trump reveals why he pulled Stefanik's UN ambassador nomination: 'Cannot take a chance'
President Donald Trump says he pulled GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to serve as United Nation...

UConn star Paige Bueckers will enter 2025 WNBA Draft
UConn star Paige Bueckers will enter the 2025 WNBA Draft after four seasons with the Huskies. She wi...

Ancient Jewish ritual bath, oldest of its kind in Europe, uncovered by archaeologists
Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia A...

Stryker armored vehicles deploy to US-Mexico border under Trump administration
The Pentagon is supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection by deploying eight Stryker vehicles to...
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College Basketball Crown's unique trophy unveiled as tournament nears tip-off
The College Basketball Crown unveiled its trophy -- a gold crown -- for the winners of the 16-team m...

Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins in shocking move as Memphis holds fifth seed in conference
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that they had fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, in a statement on Fri...

Democratic lawmaker in Washington likens trans sports bans to racial segregation
A democratic lawmaker in Washington likened legislation barring trans athletes from girls' and women...

Yankees' Carlos Rodon's beard draws mixed reviews from fans on social media after facial hair policy change
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon's beard during the team's opener against the Milwauke...