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Jefferson County law enforcement teams with DEA for Drug Take Back Day in April

In partnership with a nationwide initiative from the DEA, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will serve as a local host for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, in Fairbury.

16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit, Crash in West Omaha

Arbor Day honorees keen on Nebraska's welcome signs

Rep. Flood announces more meteorologists and balloon launches coming to Nebraska

After months of staffing shortages and a reduction in critical weather data collection, Nebraska’s National Weather Service is getting much-needed reinforcements.

Smoke signals: Norfolk's tobacco businesses brace for tariff impact

With President Trumps past and future announcements of tariffs on foreign imports, a local business is sharing what that means for their business involving tobacco products.

UNMC Project Peace conference aims to better prepare physicians to treat behavioral health problems

Healthcare providers from across the state are in Kearney for workshops aimed at equipping them to better treat behavioral health problems.

'Astro Clay' shares story of faith and science after unlikely astronaut career

Clayton Anderson is the first and still only astronaut from Nebraska. But he almost wasn’t, more than a dozen times.

Strommen highlights collaboration behind state budget process

Sen. Paul Strommen highlights the collaboration and challenges behind Nebraska’s state budget process as lawmakers prepare to finalize the two-year plan.

Concession trailer owner seeks ordinance change

Fox Theatre owner John Phillips addressed the city council Tuesday seeking a change in the ordinance on food vendors. He said the ordinance on food trucks and trailers does not apply to his concession trailer.

NRD planters carry on Arbor Day mission

Trend for Nemaha Natural Resources District leans toward habitat plantings

Flood Communications Senior VP Janet Noll earns Top Producer award from Omaha Chamber

A top executive at Flood Communications is receiving a major local award.

Ol' Red raises nearly $113,000 in 2025 St. Jude radiothon; 10-year total exceeds $750,000

For the second straight year, the team at Ol' Red raised more than $110,000 in donations for St. Jude. The popular station has now raised almost exactly $750,000 over the course of their ten-year partnership with the famous hospital.

Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement welcomes new members from the Panhandle

The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement (NHAA) recognized two outstanding agricultural leaders and inducted nine new members during its annual banquet

Vanishing $100 Million: Nebraska health officials decry federal cuts

Nearly $100 million in funding already disbursed to Nebraska is being clawed back, according to a list of canceled grants published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Sidney Arbor Day celebration Saturday at Legion Park

The City of Sidney Parks Department will be holding its Arbor Day celebration Saturday at the Shelter House in Legion Park.

Fairbury celebrates Arbor Day with planting ceremony

The city of Fairbury celebrated Arbor Day 2025 with a short ceremony, preparing to plant two trees in the city's downtown. That's part of a wider plan to plant dozens of trees throughout the city limits.

Plum Creek fire closer to fully contained

Fire officials estimated they had the wildfire at about 70% containment

Driver Arrested for 4th DUI After Omaha Pursuit

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a brief pursuit in Omaha late Wednesday evening.

Rep. Adrian Smith speaks at UNK student event, draws scorn from impassioned locals

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith is the latest member of Nebraska’s congressional delegation to face a cantankerous crowd in his home state.