Central Nebraska News

KPS implements new visitor check-in system to enhance campus safety
KEARNEY - As part of ongoing efforts to prioritize student and staff safety, Kearney Public Schools ...

Hastings College initiatives receive Department of Economic Development grant
HASTINGS - Two Hastings College initiatives - the Scott Scholars Program and the Doerr Center for Ci...

Hall Co. commissioners approve salary increase for new attorneys in County Attorney's office
GRAND ISLAND - Hall County Attorney Marty Klein told the Hall County Board of Commissioners March 25...

Section of Pine St. near Hall Co. courthouse will be closed starting March 26
GRAND ISLAND - Pine Street from First Street to Court Street will be closed starting March 26 becaus...

DED recognizes Hastings for revitalizing downtown, adding Housing, aiding business growth
HASTINGS - New infrastructure, housing, and business façade projects in the City of Hastings ...

Rowe Sanctuary offers sandhill crane viewing etiquette tips
GIBBON - Rowe Sanctuary's main goal during the spring migration is to keep the populations of Sandhi...

Work will begin on Highway 74, west of Ayr
AYR - Weather permitting, work will resume April 1 on Nebraska Highway 74 (N-74), from 3 miles west ...
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Hastings city council approves updates to comprehensive plan
HASTINGS - The Hastings City Council approved updates to the community's comprehensive plan with cha...

Depositions taken in case of Maywood superintendent charged with child abuse
MAYWOOD - Depositions have been taken at the behest of the Maywood Public Schools superintendent cha...
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes
HASTINGS - Of all the hazards spawned by severe weather, tornadoes are likely the ones that capture ...

Nebraska has a child care gap of over 17,000
NEBRASKA - There is a continuing need for child care in all corners of Nebraska, a recent Buffett Ea...

Lincoln nursing home janitor accused of sexually assaulting dementia patient
LINCOLN - Lincoln Police have arrested a nursing home employee in connection to a sexual assault cas...

Gov. Pillen says he aligns with key actions taken by Trump
LINCOLN - A series of columns by Governor Jim Pillen call for support on key initiatives important t...

For the Greater Good fuels future of health care in Nebraska
OMAHA - University of Nebraska Medical Center nursing student Nolan Parks knows firsthand the differ...

NEMA: Get prepared during Severe Weather Awareness Week
NEBRASKA - The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is highlighting the message of preparedne...

Gov. Pillen, Lt. Gov. Kelly react to announced extradition of Eswin Mejia
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen and Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly say they are encouraged that the pur...
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Central Nebraska Sports

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...

Gallery: UNK Invite Class B and C Track and Field
KEARNEY - The UNK Invite Class B and C Track and Field Invite was held on Saturday, March 22. Photos...
Husker Sports

Bahl named Pitcher of the Week
Nebraska softball pitcher Jordyn Bahl earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors, the conference anno...

Bahl named Big Ten pitcher of the week
Nebraska junior pitcher Jordy Bahl earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, the conference office announc...

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

Democrat Jasmine Crockett laughingly mocks disabled Republican: 'Governor Hot Wheels'
Progressive Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked a wheelchair-bound Republican governor, calling him “...

New York girls' basketball coach cited for harassment after pulling player's hair during state final
Ex-Northville Falcons basketball coach Jim Zullo was cited for harassment this week after he was cau...

NFL legend Brett Favre slams Oregon HS officials after trans runner blows away female competition
Super Bowl champion quarterback Brett Favre slammed Oregon officials for allowing a transgender high...

State Dept says data on Ukrainian orphans is 'secure' despite concerns it was lost following Trump funding cut
Data tracking tens of thousands of Ukrainian children allegedly abducted by Russian forces remains &...
National Sports from Fox News

New York girls' basketball coach cited for harassment after pulling player's hair during state final
Ex-Northville Falcons basketball coach Jim Zullo was cited for harassment this week after he was cau...

NFL legend Brett Favre slams Oregon HS officials after trans runner blows away female competition
Super Bowl champion quarterback Brett Favre slammed Oregon officials for allowing a transgender high...

World Athletics boss vows to 'doggedly' protect women's sports as cheek-swab tests introduced
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe unveiled the cheek-swab test to confirm athletes' eligibilit...

Lindsey Vonn captures 2nd place in World Cup with hopes for 2026 Olympics
American Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was back on the podium over the weekend with an historic...