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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

Sen. McKeon defends character during Tuesday press conference in Cairo

Grand Island Senior High announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026

School officials announcing the 2026 class of inductees into the GISH Athletic Hall of Fame Tuesday.

Grand Island Public Library expands Saturday hours starting Jan. 10

The Grand Island Public Library will soon give readers more time on the weekends.

Heinrich Haarberg prepares for final Husker game, NFL pursuit

A familiar name from Central Nebraska is preparing to close the book on his college football career.

Nebraska man arrested in Kentucky after police say he trafficked meth disguised as Christmas presents

A Nebraska man is facing charges after police say he trafficked more than 50 pounds of meth disguised as Christmas presents.

Armored vehicle passenger dies in wrong-way crash

A passenger in an armored vehicle has died following an accident in Central Nebraska.

Berlie sworn in as new Hall County Sheriff

A Grand Island native is taking over as sheriff of his home county.

Man dies in ‘freak accident’ in McDonald’s drive thru in Grand Island

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island man has died in what police are calling a “freak accident” in a McDonald’s drive-thru Tuesday morning. Police and firefighters were called just before 10:30 a.m. to the McDonalds on 2nd Street, wher

Stolen car flees traffic stop in Hall County, investigation ongoing

Central Nebraska Police are continuing to investigate a stolen car that escaped from authorities Tuesday.

Grand Island man dies in freak accident Tuesday at McDonald's drive-thru

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.

Central Community College opens new Downtown Holdrege Center

Central Community College has opened its new downtown Holdrege Center after relocating into the former Great Western Bank building.

UNK adjusts proposed cuts slightly, sends final budget reduction proposal to Regents

The University of Nebraska-Kearney is moving forward with a slightly reduced plan for budget cuts.

Authorities identify body found in rural Furnas County as missing Lincoln woman

Authorities say a body found in Nebraska last week has been identified as a woman who had been missing for more than a year.

Head-on collision kills one south of North Platte

One person died in a head-on collision between a semi-truck and a vehicle pulling a livestock trailer on Highway 83 Saturday morning.

Three Nebraska deputies receive lifesaving award

Three off-duty deputies received an award from the Nebraska State Fair for their response to a medical emergency this summer.

High winds rip through Central Nebraska, gusts up to 70 MPH reported

High winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour swept across central Nebraska, prompting weather warnings and travel advisories while traffic continued along I-80.