Central Nebraska News

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 ...

Red Flag Warning issued for parts of central Nebraska, marginal risk for storms tonight
KEARNEY - A Red Flag Waring has been issued for a corridor of central Nebraska counties for Friday, ...

Multi-agency operation arrests eight on federal drug charges in central Nebraska
LINCOLN - Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that on March 26, 2025, a multi-...
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Lightning
HASTINGS - Of all the natural phenomena spawned by severe weather, lightning is one of the most spec...

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 ...

Lincoln Police says man assaulted, held woman hostage for hours
LINCOLN - A domestic violence incident early Monday morning has landed a Lincoln man in jail. Lincol...
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Black Hills Energy: It's not too late to get help with winter heating bills
KEARNEY - Black Hills Energy is reminding customers of an upcoming deadline for energy bill payment ...
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

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...

Bad start dooms Huskers at K-State
A disastrous start was too much for Nebraska baseball to overcome as K-State built an 11-2 lead thro...

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...

Williams Named First Team All-Big Ten
Nebraska senior guard Brice Williams became the first Husker men's basketball player since 2018 to e...
National News from Fox News

William Shatner shares extreme warnings ahead of Katy Perry, Gayle King's space flight
William Shatner alarmed Gayle King when he shared some dire warnings ahead of her Blue Origin space ...

Amazon Big Spring Sale: Grab these 15 trending items at a steal
Grab top beach looks, hair care, electronics and more trending items on sale during the Amazon Big S...

Putin says Trump plans for Greenland 'has nothing to do' with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says President Donald Trump's ambitions for Greenland has "not...

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to review El Salvador deportation flight case
The Trump admin urged the Supreme Court to review a freeze on its use of an 18th-century law to fast...
National Sports from Fox News

Freddie Freeman's wife shares positive update nearly a year after son's rare diagnosis
Freddie Freeman's 2025 season is off to a bright start after his wife revealed that their son Max, 4...

Orioles' Tyler O'Neill crushes home run on MLB's Opening Day to extend record
Tyler O’Neill's Baltimore Orioles debut was similar to his past five Opening Days, as the Cana...

Olympic skier Berkin Usta and father killed in fire at closed Turkish ski resort
Berkin Usta, an Olympic alpine skier who competed in the Beijing Games, and his father were tragical...

California lawmaker warns Democrats of consequences for not protecting girls' sports from trans athletes
California Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez spoke to Fox News Digital about her trans athlete ban bill ahe...