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Grand Island Crime Stoppers raises $32,000 for Officer Marcello memorial trip to Washington D.C.
Grand Island Crime Stoppers raises $32,000 for Officer Marcello memorial trip to Washington D.C.

A community in Central Nebraska has come together and helped finance a trip to the US capital to commemorate one of its own.

Kearney City Council appoints Brenda Jensen as city manager

Kearney City Council appoints Brenda Jensen as city manager

The interim city manager in Kearney is now stepping into the role on a permanent basis.

Grand Island names new city treasurer/finance director

Grand Island names new city treasurer/finance director

The city of Grand Island has a new treasurer/finance director.

Central Community College esports team wins national title

Central Community College esports team wins national title

In just its second year as a program, the Raiders esports team is bringing home a championship title. 

Grand Island Public Schools Foundation awards $415,000 in scholarships to Class of 2024

Grand Island Public Schools Foundation awards $415,000 in scholarships to Class of 2024

A central Nebraska high school is helping dozens of its students with college expenses.

'Denim Day' promotes awareness of sexual violence nationwide

'Denim Day' promotes awareness of sexual violence nationwide

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month, and advocacy groups are asking people to wear denim to show support of sexual violence victims.

Separate crashes in Buffalo County construction zone leave one dead, others injured

Separate crashes in Buffalo County construction zone leave one dead, others injured

A section of Interstate 80 in Buffalo County was closed for several hours on Sunday following two separate crashes, including one fatality.

'Agitated for greatness' UNK Football looking forward to 2024 season after annual spring game

'Agitated for greatness' UNK Football looking forward to 2024 season after annual spring game

"I'm excited where we're at, but I'm not satisfied, I'm still agitated for greatness," - UNK Football Coach Ryan Held after their annual spring game Friday night.

CHI Health St. Francis selects Kansas City hospital leader as new president

CHI Health St. Francis selects Kansas City hospital leader as new president

The largest hospital in Grand Island is turning to the leader of a four-hospital region in Kansas City as its new president.

Hastings College announces new healthcare career pathway partnerships

Hastings College announces new healthcare career pathway partnerships

A college in Central Nebraska is creating new partnerships to help students pursue careers in healthcare.

Likelihood of special session grows, as tax policy package stalls

Likelihood of special session grows, as tax policy package stalls

Supporters and opponents of the bill voice their positions on the final day of the 60-day session

Light pole installation blamed for many of the 911 outages that hit Nebraska, three other states

Light pole installation blamed for many of the 911 outages that hit Nebraska, three other states

Many of the emergency 911 service outages that hit several states for a few hours were caused by the installation of a light pole, an official with a company that operates fiber lines said Thursday.

Dr. Kenton Shaffer of Kearney receives Champion Award for behavioral health outreach

Dr. Kenton Shaffer of Kearney receives Champion Award for behavioral health outreach

A retired Kearney pediatrician is receiving statewide recognition.

Temporary 911 outages hit Nebraska, three other states

Temporary 911 outages hit Nebraska, three other states

Law enforcement agencies in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas reported temporary outages to 911 services before saying hours later that services had been restored.

WATCH: Security footage shows vehicle crash that damaged power pole on Burlington Avenue

WATCH: Security footage shows vehicle crash that damaged power pole on Burlington Avenue

WATCH: A vehicle barreled past a stop sign on Burlington Avenue in Hastings before crashing into a power pole on the other side of the street.

Hastings 911 services; power back online after vehicle strikes power pole

Hastings 911 services; power back online after vehicle strikes power pole

A vehicle crashed into a power pole Wednesday morning causing the Hastings 9-1-1 number to go offline for roughly two hours.

Officials cut 'ribbon' on new Adams County Jail

Officials cut 'ribbon' on new Adams County Jail

The new Adams County Jail is finally open and ready to provide some much needed relief to county officials that have had problems with the current jail for years.

UNK chancellor search to last at least into the fall

UNK chancellor search to last at least into the fall

The search for the next University of Nebraska at Kearney chancellor will be lasting at least several more months.

Kearney Public Schools, UNK launch Kearney Teachers of Tomorrow scholarship program

Kearney Public Schools, UNK launch Kearney Teachers of Tomorrow scholarship program

Education leaders in Central Nebraska are creating a scholarship to help students become the next generation of teachers.

Four Hastings St. Cecilia athletes sign letters of intent to play collegiate athletics

Four Hastings St. Cecilia athletes sign letters of intent to play collegiate athletics

Quinn Rosno, Dawson Kissinger, Thomas Thomas, and Jenson Anderson, who earned several awards and distinguishments over their high school careers at St. Cecilia, signed their letters of intent Monday afternoon.

Large hail, some tornadoes possible with overnight severe storm

Large hail, some tornadoes possible with overnight severe storm

The eastern two-thirds of Nebraska is bracing for potential severe weather.

NU appoints Charlie Bicak as UNK interim chancellor

NU appoints Charlie Bicak as UNK interim chancellor

A longtime administrator is coming out of retirement to serve as interim chancellor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

Big hail a potential threat, to begin the week

Big hail a potential threat, to begin the week

Strong thunderstorms packing large hail could affect southeast, south-central, eastern and central Nebraska

Legislative District 33 Candidates speak at community forum in Hastings

Legislative District 33 Candidates speak at community forum in Hastings

Three Nebraska Senator hopefuls took questions from Adams, Phelps, and Kearney County residents, and made their case to become the next representative of District 33 in the Nebraska Legislature. 

NU priority candidate for president pledges hard work, shares optimism at Kearney forum

NU priority candidate for president pledges hard work, shares optimism at Kearney forum

The priority candidate for University of Nebraska president is making his case to the public.

Scholarship established at CHI Health Good Samaritan in honor of retiring nurse

Scholarship established at CHI Health Good Samaritan in honor of retiring nurse

Aspiring healthcare professionals now have the chance to obtain a new scholarship that honors a local nurse.

Hornady donates $750,000 to establish CCC criminal justice fund

Hornady donates $750,000 to establish CCC criminal justice fund

A prominent Grand Island manufacturing business is making a six-figure donation to a local college.

Troopers Locate Thousands of Suspected Fentanyl Pills in Traffic Stop

Troopers Locate Thousands of Suspected Fentanyl Pills in Traffic Stop

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Utah man after locating nearly five pounds of suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop in North Platte.

Hastings College seeking $630,000 for French Memorial Chapel revitalization

Hastings College seeking $630,000 for French Memorial Chapel revitalization

Officials at Hastings College are raising funds to renovate and repair the school’s iconic chapel.

Wanted man arrested in Kearney with one pound of meth, police say

Wanted man arrested in Kearney with one pound of meth, police say

A Nebraska man is behind bars after police say officers found him with about a pound of meth.

Update: EMA canceled, missing teen found safe

Update: EMA canceled, missing teen found safe

The Nebraska State Patrol says the missing girl was found safe. The EMA is canceled.

Jacque Cranson: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile

Jacque Cranson: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile

Jacque Cranson is the owner of Small Town Famous in downtown Hastings, and is running to become the next Hastings Mayor.

Gold to participate in nine public forums as priority candidate for NU president

Gold to participate in nine public forums as priority candidate for NU president

Nebraskans will soon have the chance to interact with the priority candidate for president of the University of Nebraska.

Mary Lanning Healthcare now offering neurology services in Hastings

Mary Lanning Healthcare now offering neurology services in Hastings

A Central Nebraska hospital is expanding by offering neurology services to better serve its patients.

Hastings Utilities receives national recognition for electric reliability

Hastings Utilities receives national recognition for electric reliability

The Hastings Utilities Department is receiving national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2023.

K-9 used in arrest after Texas man steals Kearney taxi cab, police say

K-9 used in arrest after Texas man steals Kearney taxi cab, police say

A Texas man is behind bars after police say he stole a taxi in Nebraska and refused to surrender to officers.

Pipeline company, environmental group strike unique ‘community benefits’ agreement

Pipeline company, environmental group strike unique ‘community benefits’ agreement

The developer of a carbon-dioxide pipeline and an environmental group have struck a “one-of-a-kind” agreement to ensure “community benefits” from the pipeline as well as support for the project.

Hastings College Students and Visitors take in partial solar eclipse

Hastings College Students and Visitors take in partial solar eclipse

Hundreds gathered at Hastings College Monday afternoon to see the first solar eclipse in Nebraska since 2017. 

Police: Grand Island woman brought knife to pharmacy, threatened to kill workers

Police: Grand Island woman brought knife to pharmacy, threatened to kill workers

A Grand Island woman is behind bars after police say she planned to kill people at a pharmacy.

Mother, child rescued from Lincoln County canal

Mother, child rescued from Lincoln County canal

No major injuries were reported when a driver drove her car into a canal in Lincoln County at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

Nebraska to see partial solar eclipse statewide on April 8

Nebraska to see partial solar eclipse statewide on April 8

On Monday, April 8, the United States is set to see the first total solar eclipse since 2017. The path of totality doesn't run through Nebraska, but a partial eclipse will still be visible across the entire state.

Hastings St. Cecilia promotes Prevette to Boys Basketball Head Coach

Hastings St. Cecilia promotes Prevette to Boys Basketball Head Coach

The Bluehawks are promoting Jared Prevette to Head Coach of the St. Cecilia Boys Basketball program.

'Topping off' ceremony signals progress on Kearney SportsPlex, continued growth of area

'Topping off' ceremony signals progress on Kearney SportsPlex, continued growth of area

These signatures carry some extra weight for the Brandt family.

UNK tennis programs benefit from international talent

UNK tennis programs benefit from international talent

The University of Nebraska at Kearney tennis programs are benefiting from its diverse talent. 

Shawn Hartmann: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile

Shawn Hartmann: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile

Hastings HVAC President by weekday, and city councilman by Monday nights, Shawn Hartmann is running to become the next mayor of Hastings.

Downtown Development Tour to highlight new developments at Railside Grand Island

Downtown Development Tour to highlight new developments at Railside Grand Island

The Downtown Development Tour in Grand Island is back and it's highlighting new developments. 

Adams County Jail has firm ribbon cutting date set

Adams County Jail has firm ribbon cutting date set

After months of delays and setbacks to the finished product, the new Adams County Jail is opening on April 16.

Authorities say body found in Platte County likely that of missing man

Authorities say body found in Platte County likely that of missing man

The body of a missing man has been located in Platte County.

St. Libory company surrenders grain warehouse license

St. Libory company surrenders grain warehouse license

A central Nebraska company will no longer be able to grain after forfeiting its license this week.

Photo ID now required to vote in Nebraska: What you need to know

Photo ID now required to vote in Nebraska: What you need to know

2024 Primary Elections are less than 40 days away, and photo IDs are now required to vote in Nebraska. Here's what you need to know before you head to the polls next month.

Grand Island Public Schools Wyandotte Building for sale

Grand Island Public Schools Wyandotte Building for sale

A school district in central Nebraska is looking for a buyer for one of its oldest facilities. 

Legislative committee reprimands Nebraska senator for workplace harassment violations

Legislative committee reprimands Nebraska senator for workplace harassment violations

The Legislature’s top legislative leaders opted Wednesday to formally reprimand a Nebraska senator after he inserted colleagues’ names into the reading of an explicit rape scene two weeks ago.

Hastings Parks and Rec to feature 'Star Wars Day' public event on May 4

Hastings Parks and Rec to feature 'Star Wars Day' public event on May 4

May the Fourth Be with You, a “Star Wars” celebration, is coming to Libs Park in Hastings next month. 

Province's first career goal pushes #9 Kearney past Norfolk in defensive thriller

Province's first career goal pushes #9 Kearney past Norfolk in defensive thriller

NORFOLK - The Kearney Bearcats have won its eighth game on the year and third straight after leaving Norfolk with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night

Fans wait hours in Kearney to buy Husker volleyball spring match tickets

Fans wait hours in Kearney to buy Husker volleyball spring match tickets

The May 4 Nebraska volleyball spring match in Kearney is sold out.

Central Community College is first Nebraska college to feature AI patient simulator

Central Community College is first Nebraska college to feature AI patient simulator

Central Nebraska nursing students are now more equipped to deal with real-life situations thanks to newly acquired technology. 

Jodi Mohr named new CEO at Merrick Medical Center

Jodi Mohr named new CEO at Merrick Medical Center

A central Nebraska hospital is hiring someone with years of hospital administration experience in the region to take the position of chief executive officer.

UNK Men's Basketball selects Levinson as new Head Coach

UNK Men's Basketball selects Levinson as new Head Coach

After spending most of last season with an interim head coach, the Lopers are hiring former UNK player and graduate assistant Marty Levinson to lead the men's basketball program.

Covered with hundreds of signatures, final beam placed on Rural Health Education Building

Covered with hundreds of signatures, final beam placed on Rural Health Education Building

As a crane lifted the final piece of steel into place, University of Nebraska leaders celebrated a milestone moment in a monumental project.

Problem-solving court in Merrick County gives graduates another opportunity

Problem-solving court in Merrick County gives graduates another opportunity

A problem-solving court in Central Nebraska is celebrating two of its newest graduates.

Kearney man arrested after early Saturday stabbing

Kearney man arrested after early Saturday stabbing

A man is recovering from injuries after police say a Kearney man stabbed him multiple times.

State Fair to feature bullriding, bullfighting, tractor pulls and demo derby

State Fair to feature bullriding, bullfighting, tractor pulls and demo derby

Bullriding, bullfighting, tractor pulls and a demolition derby will all be part of the 2024 Nebraska State Fair.

Debate to resume Tuesday, on Revenue Committee tax policy package

Debate to resume Tuesday, on Revenue Committee tax policy package

Package carries a hike in the state sales tax that is drawing opposition

Grand Island group walks 5.2 miles with cross on Good Friday

Grand Island group walks 5.2 miles with cross on Good Friday

A group of people in central Nebraska are commemorating Good Friday with a special cross walk. 

Judge rules Hastings shooting suspect competent to stand trial

Judge rules Hastings shooting suspect competent to stand trial

A man accused of shooting at Hastings Police will now stand trial.