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Trails & Rails Museum debuts national exhibit on the Declaration of Independence

Trails & Rails Museum debuts national exhibit on the Declaration of Independence

The Trails & Rails Museum in Kearney is debuting a new traveling exhibit that focuses on the founding of America's freedom.

Bomb threat at Grand Island Casino investigated

Bomb threat at Grand Island Casino investigated

The Grand Island Police Department determined it was a swatting call they received around 2:15 p.m.

Friday evening blaze along Highway 30 near North Platte forces traffic to be diverted

Friday evening blaze along Highway 30 near North Platte forces traffic to be diverted

A fire broke out Friday evening at the former Log Cabin convenience store just west of North Platte along U.S. Highway 30, drawing all three North Platte fire stations to the scene, authorities said.

Grand Island’s new summer collegiate baseball team named "The Fightin’ Cranes"

Grand Island’s new summer collegiate baseball team named "The Fightin’ Cranes"

Grand Island’s new collegiate summer baseball team officially has a name.

Former Franklin Public Schools football coach sentenced to 16 - 20 years in prison for sexual assault of a minor student

Former Franklin Public Schools football coach sentenced to 16 - 20 years in prison for sexual assault of a minor student

A former Franklin Public Schools football coach will spend years in prison after sentencing in a sexual abuse case involving a student.

Kearney High girls wrestling making an impact in third year

Kearney High girls wrestling making an impact in third year

Despite only starting to offer the sport in 2023-24 school year, the Bearcats have 42 girls out and the team is currently ranked third in Class A.

New Lexington food pantry to open as Tyson plant closure approaches

New Lexington food pantry to open as Tyson plant closure approaches

As the Tyson beef plant prepares to close in Lexington, local nonprofits are opening a new food pantry to help families facing uncertainty.

New childcare center coming to Holdrege as community partners help expand access

New childcare center coming to Holdrege as community partners help expand access

Kiddie Cove Family Childcare Center will open at the Phelps County Ag Center following renovations and a building-wide safety upgrade funded by local grants and county support.

Warmest December on record for Central Nebraska

Warmest December on record for Central Nebraska

Grand Island and Hastings' airports average temperature numbers are in for December, proving some shocking records.

Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase returns to Kearney High with eight marquee matchups

Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase returns to Kearney High with eight marquee matchups

One of Nebraska’s premier high school girls basketball events returns to Kearney this weekend.

New Nebraska laws kick in for 2026

New Nebraska laws kick in for 2026

A new year brings new rules for workers, families and businesses across Nebraska.

Nebraska State Patrol arrests teen after high-speed I-80 pursuit near Sutherland

Nebraska State Patrol arrests teen after high-speed I-80 pursuit near Sutherland

An 18-year-old from Colorado was arrested after a high-speed pursuit on I-80 in western Nebraska that reached 140 mph and ended near Sutherland, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Families ring in the "Noon" Year early at the Kearney Public Library

Families ring in the "Noon" Year early at the Kearney Public Library

Families rang in the new year early Tuesday at the Kearney Public Library with music, dancing and kid-friendly fun.

Three injured in overnight shooting in Grand Island

Three injured in overnight shooting in Grand Island

Three people are suffering from gunshot wounds following an overnight shooting in Grand Island.

New Year's Day weather historically ranges widely, mild temps expected in 2026

New Year's Day weather historically ranges widely, mild temps expected in 2026

New Year’s day kicks off the coldest month of the year, yet the thermometer has told a different story each year.

KPD promotes two officers to the rank of sergeant

KPD promotes two officers to the rank of sergeant

The Kearney Police Department has promoted two officers to the rank of sergeant.