Central Nebraska News

38-year-old man dies in Buffalo County Jail on Tuesday
KEARNEY - The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office has requested the assistance of the South Central Area...
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One killed in fatal motorcycle crash in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - A northbound Kawasaki EX300 motorcycle lost control west of the intersection of S. No...

Field of nine drawn for $75,000 Bosselman at Fonner Park
GRAND ISLAND - A field of nine was drawn Thursday morning for the 66th running of the $75,000 Bossel...

GISH students earn recognition at State SkillsUSA competition
GRAND ISLAND - In fielding a large team of student competitors, Grand Island Senior High's (GISH) co...

Grand Island city council approves agreement authorizing energy audit
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island's City Council voted 9-0 April 22 to have Honeywell Building Technologie...

Case Former Franklin coach charged with sex abuse heads to district court
FRANKLIN - The case of a former Franklin Public Schools football coach accused of having an alleged ...

Hastings city council approves Micro-TIF program
HASTINGS - Residential properties located within eligible Hastings redevelopment areas can now utili...

UNK's Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic offers specialized therapy for those with Parkinson's
KEARNEY - Parkinson's is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease, impacting more than 10 mi...

Partial closure of University Dr. for LPAC 5K Fun Run
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney announces that the outside, eastbound lane of University Drive from Hi...
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Two Rivers Health Department taking over swimming pool inspections from state
KEARNEY - The Kearney city council received a presentation from the Two Rivers Public Health Departm...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
OMAHA - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with more than 4,400 law enforcem...
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Tornado impact surveys in Douglas, Washington counties support community recovery, preparedness
NEBRASKA - On April 26, 2024, a series of devastating tornadoes swept across Central Nebraska, sever...

DHHS recognizes economic assistance programs during National Financial Capability Month
NEBRASKA - April is National Financial Capability Month, and the Department of Health and Human Serv...

Light aircraft struck power line before crashing into Platte River near Fremont
FREMONT - New details have been released in a small plane crash that killed three people last Friday...

Phone spoof warning from U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska
NEBRASKA - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska is alerting the public t...
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Gov. Pillen speaks to passage of pro-Ag bills through second round debate
LINCOLN - On Tuesday, Nebraska Legislature voted two pro-agriculture bills through the second round ...
Central Nebraska Sports

Kearney native Higgins named to national award watchlist
Kearney native Cal Higgins has been named to the National College Baseball Writers Association Midse...

Gallery: Kearney baseball defeats Lincoln Southeast, 5-4
KEARNEY - Kearney High School defeated Lincoln Southeast, 5-4, during their single header at Memoria...

Morning Sports Brief 4/23
KEARNEY BASEBALL GOES UP AGAINST LINCOLN SOUTHEAST TODAY: Kearney High Baseball looks to get back on...

Morning Sports Brief 4/22
NEBRASKA BASEBALL WINS NORTHWESTERN SERIES ON SATURDAY SWEEP: After picking up a series win against ...

Kearney / Lexington Tennis results
Kearney defeated Lexington 11-1 in Monday girls tennis action. Click / Tap to find the full results....

Grand Island Lutheran High announces inaugural coaching staff
GRAND ISLAND - As Grand Island Lutheran High prepares to open its doors this fall, school leadership...
Husker Sports

Huskers Announce Ballpark Bash
The Nebraska baseball and softball teams will host "Ballpark Bash" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...

Husker baseball shut out by KU
Nebraska baseball was shutout by Kansas, 4-0, Tuesday at Hawks Field. Tommy Barth got the Jayhawks (...

Husker Games schedule announced
The Nebraska Athletic Department provided details of Saturday's Husker Games event at Memorial Stadi...

Huskers sweep Northwestern in doubleheader to win series
Nebraska baseball bounced back from a Friday night loss to sweep a doubleheader from Northwestern Sa...

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...
National News from Fox News

UK pool organization scraps trans-athlete policy following court decision, championship controversy
After two transgender competitors battled for a women's championship, Ultimate Pool has updated its ...

Trump signs education-focused executive orders on AI, school discipline, accreditation, foreign gifts and more
President Donald Trump signed multiple Executive Orders relating to education Wednesday afternoon, w...

NFL great Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dead at 67 after ALS battle
Steve "Mongo" McMichael, the Pro Football Hall of Famer who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021...

Deported 'Maryland man' championed by Dems was pulled over driving car belonging to human smuggler
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom Democrats have been demanding the Trump admin return to the U.S., was pre...
National Sports from Fox News

UK pool organization scraps trans-athlete policy following court decision, championship controversy
After two transgender competitors battled for a women's championship, Ultimate Pool has updated its ...

NFL great Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dead at 67 after ALS battle
Steve "Mongo" McMichael, the Pro Football Hall of Famer who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021...

Falcons say Kirk Cousins participating in voluntary offseason program was unsurprising, despite trade rumors
At least three NFL teams appear to have interest in acquiring quarterback Kirk Cousins via trade dur...

Lions, Chargers set to play in NFL's annual Hall of Fame game
The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced that the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Char...