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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

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.

County Officials from across state attend conference

The Nebraska Association of County Officials is holding its annual conference this week in Kearney.

Food distribution event helps 200 Hall County households ahead of holidays

Families in Grand Island received food assistance Wednesday as Molina Healthcare of Nebraska partnered with the Grand Island Public Library to host a community food distribution event.

Medicaid work requirement plans announced for Nebraska

Nebraska is officially the first state in America to sign on to the Trump Administration's Medicaid work requirement rules.

Community leaders urge support for Lexington families impacted by Tyson Foods plant closure

Help is pouring out from Omaha to Lexington.

Kearney honors longtime firefighter Terry Eirich with full fire-service funeral

Kearney firefighters, city leaders and residents gathered Tuesday to honor the life of longtime firefighter Terry Eirich, who died earlier this month following a cancer diagnosis.

Heartwell Renewables, United Way deliver near record-breaking toy donation in Hastings

Heartwell Renewables and United Way of South Central Nebraska collected more than 1,000 toys to support Hastings families through the Adopt-a-Family program.

Avera releases top baby names for 2025

The top baby names have been released from Avera for 2025.

Give Big Minden builds momentum as donations exceed $60,000

Give Big Minden is gaining momentum as donations continue rolling in for local nonprofits across the community.

Arrest warrant issued for Kearney woman accused of assaulting a baby

Police are searching for a local woman who is accused of assaulting a 14-month-old baby

Luminary Night to highlight the holidays in Heartwell Park

Heartwell Park Luminary Night is returning for its 6th year on Sunday at 6 p.m.