Two people are in custody in connection to a fire at a downtown Hastings apartment building.

A young Nebraska man has been missing for a week after leaving this apartment in Lincoln.

A wastewater spill occurred Monday evening at JBS's Grand Island beef processing plant.

Chief Ethanol is partnering with two companies to modernize its Hastings facility.

Nebraska Athletics plans to increase its total number of scholarships over the next three years.

The Kearney Area Storytelling Festival brings professional storytellers to Nebraska, with Paul Strickland performing Tuesday.

The three-day event combines planter and sprayer training while expanding the focus to precision agriculture and emerging technology.

Authorities investigate he death of a man found in rural Adams County last week.

Debate over a single bill has slowed proceedings at the Capitol.

Legislative Bill 751 would authorize a study to improve the reporting and investigation of these cases.

From Chile to Argentina, France and Italy, there are around 25 different wines on the menu as of now.

Renovations on a more than 100-year-old building are nearing completion after a multi-year effort.

Six of the 33 companies that won 2026 AE50 awards are from Nebraska, signaling how far the state’s agtech ecosystem has come in under a decade.

A driver suffered minor injuries after losing control of a vehicle on icy roads in central Nebraska over the weekend.

Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings is ramping up their search for a new CEO

Trent Steele has accepted the position of assistant principal for college and career readiness at Kearney High School. He will begin the role in fall 2026.

Authorities are investigating after a pickup truck was used to rip an ATM from its foundation early Sunday morning in Kearney County.

Central Child Care Champion project will help simplify the process for those seeking a license, while lightening the load on parents who may not have a child-care option.

Hunters and conservation supporters gathered in Kearney for the Platte River Safari Club International annual convention.

Nebraska elected officials are responding after a high school student was struck by an SUV during an anti-ICE protest at Fremont High School.

Kearney property owners can apply for the 2026 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant to help cover costs for renovations. Applications are due March 31, 2026.

Nebraska was one of only seven states to see an increase in jobless claims during that period.

Who should be allowed to use communal bathrooms and locker rooms?

The state did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt Tiffany Cure murdered a 4-month old baby, nor was she responsible for potential abuse resulting in the toddler's death, according to court records.

If you walked into a grocery store here in Nebraska and try to buy a quick drink using your EBT card, you might not be able to anymore.

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts addressed a wide range of national issues Wednesday during a press conference, touching on the federal investigation into a Minnesota ICE custody death, a potential government shutdown, and Second Amendment rights.

A Holdrege math teacher is competing on Fox’s reality survival series Extracted, drawing strong support from her local community.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a death after a body was found along a road in rural Adams County.

Data released Tuesday reveals a 0.6% annual population bump, or about 12,500 more residents overall from July 2024 through June 2025.

Latest version of Medicaid waiver changes heads to second public comment period ending March 4

The Big Ten announced its 2026 football schedule on Tuesday, providing all 18 schools with dates for their nine conference games.

The Hastings City Council rejected a proposal Monday to dismantle a key advisory board.

Nebraska’s governor is making a move to crack down on what he calls a dangerous THC market.

Nebraska Auditors say that Hall county was overcharged tens of thousands of dollars on a lease for the Extension office in Grand Island.

Over 150 residents attended a Kearney County planning meeting to discuss potential wind turbines.

Aurora High School and Aurora Middle school were placed on lockdown after threats on Monday.

On Monday, Kearney Fire fighters battled a car fire near a local baseball field.

Gov. Jim Pillen officially filled to run for re-election as Governor of Nebraska.

Anthony Adams has been sentenced to 25 - 45 years for firing a stolen gun and breaking into county employees’ vehicles.

Arcadia/Loup City senior Rylee Kursave, the No. 1 ranked Class B wrestler at 170 pounds and defending state champion, is ESPN Tri-Cities Female Athlete of the Month.

After issues with Jordan's Way's founder, the Blair Animal shelter was forced to cancel a fundraiser before it even started.

State leaders plan to move all boys out of Kearney’s state-run youth treatment center months after multiple allegations of sexual abuse there. 

The National Weather service says that very cold temperatures and strong winds are producing life-threatening wind chills ranging from -20 to -35 degrees this morning.

When Rachel Woollen gave birth to quadruplets 17 weeks early, they had a less than 4% chance of all surviving. They’re about to celebrate their 18th birthday.

Minden is asking residents to complete a survey to help determine whether a community wellness center is feasible and what form it could take.

A U.S. Department of Justice request for voter data is facing some pushback in Nebraska.

State leaders in Nebraska plan to move boys from Kearney’s youth treatment center to a youth prison in Omaha after allegations of sexual abuse.

Pleasanton senior Brennan Lindner is ESPN Tri-Cities Male Athlete of the Month of December 2025.

A grass fire broke out near the west exit of Grand Island along Interstate 80 on Wednesday afternoon, creating flames and smoke visible from miles away and prompting a multi-agency response. 

Nebraska's governor is pushing Tyson to make decisions about the future of its facility as the corporation shuts down its operations.

A vehicle fire at a livestock operation northeast of Kearney prompting a large response from local crews Wednesday.

An Ohio man accused of killing a Missouri resident at a rest stop near Grand Island has again been ruled unfit to stand trial.

Former state senator Lynne Walz announced Wednesday morning that she is going to seek the Democratic nomination for governor in the May primary.

Mayor foresees mega convenience store with 100 gas pumps as catalyst for city’s ‘good life district’

A California man was taken into custody by Nebraska State Patrol following a January 13 incident in Aurora, Neb.

Kearney animal shelters partnered with national fundraising organization "Jordan’s Way" to raise money and awareness through a live, interactive donation event.

A Grand Island woman charged with 46 counts of theft has been deemed incompetent for trial again.

President and CEO of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce announced he is stepping down after eight years. 

A former wrestler at Hastings College is being accused of recording his roommate while she was in the shower. 

A 39-year-old was arrested in connection with multiple burglary investigations in Grand Island.

A bill would require Nebraska lawmakers to complete a civics knowledge test within 90 days of taking their oath in office.

A longtime Kearney restaurant is closing its doors for good.

American Automobile Experience expands hours to seven days a week in Kearney.

A Nebraska senator wants schools to teach students the dangers of communism. State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, proposed LB 1024 last week.

Tax season is about to begin as 1099s and W-2s arrive in mailboxes across Nebraska. 

The U.S. Department of Education announced it is pausing plans to garnish wages of student loan borrowers in default. The seizure of tax refunds and other federal benefits from borrowers with student loan debt are also being delayed.