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Kearney Area Community Foundation launches Critical Needs Fund to support local families

Kearney Area Community Foundation launches Critical Needs Fund to support local families

The Kearney Area Community Foundation launched the Community Critical Needs Fund, backed by a $75,000 challenge gift, to support local nonprofits helping families with essential needs.

Grand Island’s Railside Christmas tree arrives downtown

Grand Island’s Railside Christmas tree arrives downtown

Grand Island crews transported a Colorado Blue Spruce to Amur Plaza Thursday, setting up the centerpiece for the city’s Railside Christmas celebration on November 21.

University of Nebraska-Kearney's “One Day for UNK” event breaks records, raises nearly $390,000

University of Nebraska-Kearney's “One Day for UNK” event breaks records, raises nearly $390,000

The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s fifth annual One Day for UNK fundraiser set new records with 2,170 gifts totaling nearly $390,000, supporting scholarships, student programs and more.

UNK celebrates fifth annual “One Day for UNK” fundraiser to support students and programs

UNK celebrates fifth annual “One Day for UNK” fundraiser to support students and programs

UNK’s 24-hour giving day aims to strengthen opportunities for students across campus

Kearney City Council approves return of daily flights to Chicago starting April 2026

Kearney City Council approves return of daily flights to Chicago starting April 2026

Direct Chicago flights will return to Kearney for the first time since 2022 under a new SkyWest agreement.

Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court celebrates graduation

Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court celebrates graduation

There's a new graduate from the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court — a program helping veterans rebuild.

NCN to broadcast live show from Hastings Celebration of Lights

NCN to broadcast live show from Hastings Celebration of Lights

News Channel Nebraska is putting one of the state’s premier holiday celebrations in the spotlight.

Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places

Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places

People across the state of Nebraska turned their gaze to the north on Tuesday night to take in a rare sight - the Aurora Borealis.

Family of St. Paul service members participate in 43rd Army Band

Family of St. Paul service members participate in 43rd Army Band

The U.S. military and music have had a long history together. That’s particularly evident in the 43rd Army Band.

Kearney High’s Brandon Cool retires after 25 seasons leading bearcat football

Kearney High’s Brandon Cool retires after 25 seasons leading bearcat football

After 25 years and a state championship, the Bearcats’ longtime leader says it’s the right time to step aside.

Two Veterans reflect on their efforts putting together the Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial

Two Veterans reflect on their efforts putting together the Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial

Two central Nebraska veterans with more than 40 years of combined service are looking back on their project that honors all Nebraska veterans.

Hastings establishes regulations for scooters and e-bikes

Hastings establishes regulations for scooters and e-bikes

People in Hastings will soon need to take extra care with where they ride their E-Bikes or scooters.

Grand Island Veterans Day program celebrates heroes and community service

Grand Island Veterans Day program celebrates heroes and community service

The Grand Island community came together Monday to honor veterans and a local leader.

Grand Island man charged with attempted murder after stabbing ex-partner, police say

Grand Island man charged with attempted murder after stabbing ex-partner, police say

A Grand Island man is charged with attempted first-degree murder among other crimes following a stabbing of his ex-partner over the weekend.

Former North Platte Community College coach sues for discrimination

Former North Platte Community College coach sues for discrimination

A former North Platte Community College softball coach and faculty member is suing the college on discrimination and retaliation claims.

Kearney considers new SkyWest agreement to bring back daily flights to Chicago

Kearney considers new SkyWest agreement to bring back daily flights to Chicago

Kearney City Council will consider a proposal from SkyWest Airlines to add a daily flight to Chicago.