Central Nebraska News

The Loading Chute in Hampton voted 2025 "Chompion" in second annual Tournament of Taste
HAMPTON - The Loading Chute in Hampton was voted the 2025 "Chompion" in the second annual ...

Grand Island Gas Island employee scammed into sending over $2,000 to Bitcoin ATM
GRAND ISLAND - A Gas Island was scammed into sending over $2,000 in Bitcoin to a person she believed...

Planning commission approves actions for future development on site north of Kearney
KEARNEY - The Kearney Planning commission approved various actions that will allow for future develo...

UNK History event highlights Holocaust education through digital storytelling
KEARNEY - University of Nebraska at Kearney History event highlights Holocaust education through dig...

Watercolor painting in the gardens in Kearney
KEARNEY - The Kearney Park and Recreation Department is currently accepting registration for Waterco...

Grand Island Police receive grant to crack down on drug-impaired driving
GRAND ISLAND - April 20, known as "4/20," is an unofficial holiday celebrated by the canna...

Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, April 18
LEXINGTON - The Dawson County Register of Deeds has released the weekly real estate transactions fro...

Liberty Tree Dedication at the Lexington Veterans Pavilion on April 26
LEXINGTON - A Liberty Tree dedication will be hosted by the Lexington Veterans Pavilion on Saturday,...

Lexington man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
OMAHA - Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Roberto Ceja, Jr., 33, of Lex...
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NPPD: Downed power line safety important during severe weather
NEBRASKA - Severe spring weather in Nebraska brings many threats, including the danger of downed pow...

Nebraska AG announces expansion of synthetic Delta-8 fight to Nebraska City
NEBRASKA CITY - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his office's expansion of its fight against ...

ALLO for Education Initiative donates over $193,000
NEBRASKA - ALLO for Education is an initiative created from our company core value of being local an...

Troopers on patrol for drug or alcohol-impaired driving
NEBRASKA - The Nebraska State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies from across the country in ...

Bill aimed to strengthen protection order laws advances
LINCOLN - A bill aimed at strengthening Nebraska's protection order laws received first-round approv...
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State Patrol arrests inmate for sexual assault
TECUMSEH - The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has arrested a Nebraska prison inmate for sexually assaul...

Catch these Game and Parks education events in May
NEBRASKA - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging even...
Central Nebraska Sports

UNK Softball drops two at Missouri Southern, regular season finale next week
The Missouri Southern State Lions were strong in the late innings to sweep a double header from Nebr...

KHS Swimming, Diving teams receive State Academic Excellence Award
KEARNEY - Kearney High School/Kearney Catholic High School is proud to announce that both the boys a...

Morning Sports Brief 4/17
GRAND ISLAND, KEARNEY FALL IN HAC BASEBALL SEMIFINALS, LINCOLN EAST WINS THIRD STRAIGHT: Grand Islan...

Gallery: Kearney girls soccer blanks Lincoln Southeast, 2-0
LINCOLN - On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Kearney High School girls soccer team won their match at S...

Gallery: KHS baseball defeats Lincoln Northeast, 8-3
LINCOLN - On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Kearney High School baseball team won their game against L...

Kearney High girls basketball team earns academic excellence award
KEARNEY - The Nebraska Coaches Association has recognized the Kearney High School Girls' Basketball ...
Husker Sports

Nebraska run-rules Indiana to tie series
No. 18 Nebraska softball rebounded in a big way from Saturday's loss wtih a 12-4, mercy-rule win ove...

Two-run 9th leads Northwestern to win over Nebraska
A two-run single by Bennett Markinson led Northwestern to a 9-7 win over Nebraska Friday at Hawks Fi...

Indiana trips up No. 18 Nebraska
A four-run sixth inning pushed Indiana ahead of No. 18 Nebraska softball, 6-2, Friday at Bowlin Stad...

Monaghan hired as Husker assistant
Nebraska men's basketball has completed its staff. Wyoming assistant Pat Monaghan has been hired as ...

Huskers double Bluejays
Nebraska baseball evened its season series with Creighton with a 6-3 win Tuesday at Charles Schwab F...

Rodriguez wins Sullivan Award
Former Nebraska volleyball libero Lexi Rodriguez won the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, honoring the m...
National News from Fox News

Paige Spiranac swings back at critics of 'conservative' golf outfit
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac fired back at critics of her golf attire as she showed off her outfit...

Children's author says his faith-based books are a way to fight the culture war: 'Kids are on the frontline'
Catholic author says Easter this year is also reminder that "light conquers darkness" in t...

Jasmine Crockett tears up as canceled MSNBC host thanks her for 'continuing support for democracy'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett teared up on Saturday during a conversation with MSNBC host Katie Phang, who l...

Olympic medalist Paul Juda helps Michigan to national title, pops question to girlfriend
Paul Juda helped the Michigan Wolverines to a NCAA men's gymnastics national championship on Saturda...
National Sports from Fox News

Paige Spiranac swings back at critics of 'conservative' golf outfit
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac fired back at critics of her golf attire as she showed off her outfit...

Olympic medalist Paul Juda helps Michigan to national title, pops question to girlfriend
Paul Juda helped the Michigan Wolverines to a NCAA men's gymnastics national championship on Saturda...

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe put on notice before Roast of WrestleMania
WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman told Fox News Digital he was prepared for anything at the Roast of Wre...

WrestleMania 41 sees new champions crowned and 1 shocking betrayal
Paul Heyman set the WWE Universe into a frenzy with his shocking turn but he was far from the only p...