Central Nebraska News

Electronics recycling event to be held in Hastings
HASTINGS - Adams County Residents have the opportunity to recycle several kinds of electronics thank...

UNK: One Room, One Teacher honors Nebraska's education pioneers
KEARNEY - The One Room, One Teacher scholarship program pays tribute to pioneering Nebraska educator...

Former Webster County Sheriff's deputy charged with possession of child porn
RED CLOUD - A former Webster County Sheriff's Office deputy is facing several charges of possession ...

Lexington Regional Health Center introduces Modified Barium Swallow Studies
LEXINGTON - Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is thrilled to announce the addition of Modified...

CHI Health awards $151,500 to five local non-profits
KEARNEY, GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health recently awarded $151,500 in grants to five central Nebraska non-...

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 ...

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

San Diego migrant shelter closes doors with numbers plummeting after Trump immigration crackdown: report
A San Diego migrant shelter is reportedly closing its doors and reverting to its original purpose af...

SCOOP: Trump ally Donalds showcases campaign cash surge since announcing Florida governor run
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, a top House ally of President Trump, hauls in $12 million ...

Vermont lawmaker defends call for 'picking winners and losers' as indictment of 'rigged' economy toward rich
A Vermont state representative is under fire from Republicans for urging 'the right people' be allow...

Former Schumer staffer calls for Bernie Sanders and AOC to be leaders in Democratic Party
A former staffer for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., claimed the Democratic Party has ...
National Sports from Fox News

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni 'really excited' to visit Trump for Super Bowl celebration at White House
The Philadelphia Eagles will head to the White House on April 28 for their Super Bowl celebration wi...

Ithaca College lets trans athlete compete in women's rowing competition after NCAA changes gender policy
Ithaca College has admitted to letting a trans athlete compete on the rowing team, and the NCAA has ...

NFL owners green light several new rules for upcoming season, including kickoff and replay assist changes
NFL policy requires 24 votes from owners to approve any rule proposal. On Tuesday, several rules, in...

Carson Kelly becomes first Cubs player in 32 years to hit for cycle in win over the Athletics
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly became the first Cubs player in 32 years to hit for the cycle in t...