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REPORT: Frager day-to-day with ankle sprain

Nebraska freshman guard Braden Frager is day-to-day, per a report from CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein.

Kearney home lost in Saturday night blaze

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

Bishop Neumann withstands wind, defeats GICC 37-15 to win C2 football title

One year after losing in the state title game, Bishop Newman can say they are the best in class. The Cavaliers defeated Grand Island Central Catholic 37-15 to win the 2025 NSAA C2 football state championship.

Kam Sealey's nine total scores lead Cougars to second straight state title

The only thing better than getting your first state title, is getting the second one - and for Sandy Creek, they did that in as many years.

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.

Brandon Cool retires as Kearney High football coach after 25 seasons

Head coach Brandon Cool telling his team on Monday afternoon he's retiring from the program after a quarter century.

Tara Schnell wins $500 for Sidney Public Schools in Stretch Across Nebraska contest

Tara Schnell won $500 for Sidney Public Schools through the Stretch Across Nebraska contest, sharing her family’s healthy walk on the Deadwood Trail with News Channel Nebraska, Medica and The Big Boy.

Woman dies after being hit by ATV while walking in rural Polk County

One person has died after authorities an ATV hit her while she was walking on the side of the road.

Colorado man arrested for pound of suspected meth, cocaine during I-80 traffic stop

A Colorado man was arrested Friday morning after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found methamphetamine and cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in western Nebraska near Roscoe.

Ogallala teen sentenced in 2024 North Platte fatal crash

An Ogallala teen was sentenced in Lincoln County District Court on Monday in connection to a crash that killed her 18-year-old passenger in North Platte.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Residents can safely dispose of unneeded or expired prescription medications at the lobby of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Fairbury.

Fairbury High FBLA Leads “Pink Out” Week to Fight Cancer and Inspire Hope

Fairbury FBLA chapter is leading a powerful community effort this week to raise cancer awareness through its annual “Pink Out / Dig Pink” campaign.

Lakeview handles York in straight sets to claim 2025 Central Conference volleyball tournament championship

Columbus Lakeview took care of York in straight sets (25-19, 25-15) to emerge as the champions of the 2025 Central Conference Volleyball Tournament.

Adams Central takes down Northwest in two tight sets to capture third place in Central Conference tournament

Tournament top seed Adams Central took down second-seeded Northwest in two tight sets (25-22, 25-23) to win the third place match in the 2025 Central Conference Volleyball Tournament.

Grand Island Man Arrested After Shooting at Troopers

A Grand Island Man is in jail after exchanging gunfire with authorities during a warrant search.

'Conversations on a Bench' sees Nebraska homeless shelter director spend 24 hours outside as part of national campaign

Crossroads Mission Avenue Executive Director Daniel Buller is sitting on a bench for 24 straight hours to help raise awareness and fight the stereotypes of homelessness in Nebraska.

Tinsman, senior leadership leading Hastings High Softball into postseason

The 2025 Tiger Softball team is ready to make a deep postseason run behind the top state pitcher in Class B plus a versatile and selfless lineup.

South Heartland District Health Dept. launches new Six-Year Community Health Improvement Plan

A south-central Nebraska health department announced the launch of a new community improvement plan Friday by the literal launching of rockets.