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NioCorp announces mine to market potential for scandium
NioCorp announces mine to market potential for scandium

NioCorp Advanced Metals and Alloys purchases company using advanced scandium technology

Newly-formed investment group to study new Falls City power plant

Newly-formed investment group to study new Falls City power plant

Falls City City Council authorizes community benefits agreement

Arbor Day Foundation featured on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center

Arbor Day Foundation featured on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center

Foundation pledges to plant 10 million trees in states impacted by hurricanes

4-H leader promoted in Sidney

4-H leader promoted in Sidney

Youth coordinator named Fremont County director

Falls City police report rollover crash

Falls City police report rollover crash

Falls City man transported by medical helicopter

FDA recalls over 1.5 million bags of cheese due to metal fragments

FDA recalls over 1.5 million bags of cheese due to metal fragments

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese from major retailers are being recalled nationwide.

Oklahoma pair arrested in Richardson County

Oklahoma pair arrested in Richardson County

Sheriff reports arrests through Dec. 2

Governor honors Barney Oldfield for 70th anniversary of NORAD Santa tracker

Governor honors Barney Oldfield for 70th anniversary of NORAD Santa tracker

North American Aerospace Defense Command began tracking Santa's sleigh ride in 1955

Walz to hold listening tour across state

Walz to hold listening tour across state

A local politician is holding ten listening sessions across the state before officially deciding if she is running for governor. 

Commissioners advance workforce housing incentive plan

Commissioners advance workforce housing incentive plan

Nebraska City would divert property tax payments to home construction

House fires reported at Beaver Lake

House fires reported at Beaver Lake

Smoke in house reported at Auburn

Disabled veterans to receive tax and fee exception

Disabled veterans to receive tax and fee exception

Disabled veterans in Nebraska will be able to receive an exception for their vehicle taxes and fees.

Advent Recital ranks among top Christmas traditions

Advent Recital ranks among top Christmas traditions

Thomson feels joy of Christmas when churches celebrate the birth of Jesus in song

Peru State College WBB Player Sweeps Player of the Week Honors for Second-Straight Week

Peru State College WBB Player Sweeps Player of the Week Honors for Second-Straight Week

Kylie Diaz has swept the Heart of America Athletic Conference Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, presented by WinWon for the second straight week.

Plattsmouth Victorian Christmas offers immersive experience

Plattsmouth Victorian Christmas offers immersive experience

Tree lighting ceremony scheduled at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday

Merger announced for American National Bank

Merger announced for American National Bank

Merger with Green Bay-based bank

Auburn man sentenced to prison for gun threat

Auburn man sentenced to prison for gun threat

Affidavit says video shows shot hitting the ground near man at Q Street residence

Humboldt man suspected of sexual assault

Humboldt man suspected of sexual assault

Child Advocacy Center interviews girl

Police search Arbor View apartments

Police search Arbor View apartments

NEBRASKA CITY – Nebraska City Police Chief Ben Murry says there is no danger to the public as police continue to search for the subject of a felony warrant. A press release says police were joined by the Metro Area Fugitive Task Force, Nebraska Stat

Driver in police pursuit charged after crash near Auburn

Driver in police pursuit charged after crash near Auburn

Arraignment on habitual criminal charge set Nov. 26

Deputy says man set up to sell marijuana at flea market

Deputy says man set up to sell marijuana at flea market

Nebraska City man charged with delivery

Gunshot wound reported at 11th Corso

Gunshot wound reported at 11th Corso

Criminal investigation

Historical society taking award nominations

Historical society taking award nominations

2026 awards recognize adaptive reuse, compatible construction, historic landscape and mid-century stewardship

Block grants awarded for streets, downtown revitalization, new fire hall

Block grants awarded for streets, downtown revitalization, new fire hall

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced $14.1 million in community development block grants for 38 projects in 33 communities. Downtown revitalization grants include $435,000 for the Tecumseh business district. Pawnee City rece

Otoe man sentenced for attempted delivery of marijuana

Otoe man sentenced for attempted delivery of marijuana

Nebraska City man sentenced for attempted machete threat

A thousand THC cartridges results in $6,000 fine, probation

A thousand THC cartridges results in $6,000 fine, probation

Deputy says marijuana was packaged out of Oklahoma

Recall election set for Dunbar village board member

Recall election set for Dunbar village board member

State auditor says paving in front of board member's residence should have received prior approval from the village board

Artist reception set Thursday for Lincoln Clay Tour

Artist reception set Thursday for Lincoln Clay Tour

KHN Center for the Arts hosts display

Daycare provider sends message to 'deaf world'

Daycare provider sends message to 'deaf world'

Community helps Syracuse woman expand to a licensed daycare

Sheriff seizes 26 pounds of cocaine

Sheriff seizes 26 pounds of cocaine

Sheriff says cocaine bricks found in Highway 2 traffic stop

Drug charges filed after warrant arrest

Drug charges filed after warrant arrest

Deputy says Nebraska City man resisted arrest

Fire destroys farm house near Cook

Fire destroys farm house near Cook

COOK – Fire destroyed a family farmhouse southwest of Cook Monday afternoon. Shelley Dorn said her son returned home around 12:30 p.m. to find the 108-year-old house on fire. No one was injured and the family pet was with her son. By the time she ar

Bobcats Finish Football Season with Road Win Over Wildcats

Bobcats Finish Football Season with Road Win Over Wildcats

CANTON, MO - Peru State Football capped its regular season with a high-powered 42–35 road victory over Culver-Stockton on Saturday afternoon, fueled by explosive plays, timely defense, and a dominant day from running back Stacian Livingston.

Hallstrom calls for local supermajority on tax hikes

Hallstrom calls for local supermajority on tax hikes

State senator would make sure local board members have financial comparisons independent of local administration

Otoe County Sheriff seeking tips after masked suspects fire at driver

Otoe County Sheriff seeking tips after masked suspects fire at driver

Police in southeast Nebraska are asking for the public’s help in learning more about a shooting on a county road.

Albers selected as philanthropists of the year

Albers selected as philanthropists of the year

Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund highlights achievements

Warm temperatures to add new wrinkle, caution as rifle deer season begins

Warm temperatures to add new wrinkle, caution as rifle deer season begins

An added wrinkle tot his weekends opener - warmer weather.

Boger heads to court on burglary charges

Boger heads to court on burglary charges

Cass County alleges burglaries at four locations

Assault on officers charges in Fremont County

Assault on officers charges in Fremont County

Arrest made after multi-day investigation

Nebraska state colleges launch system-wide initiative to re-enroll thousands of adults

Nebraska state colleges launch system-wide initiative to re-enroll thousands of adults

The Nebraska State College System—which serves more than 9,000 students across its three campuses annually—today announced the launch of an ambitious new system-wide initiative, Reengage Nebraska.

Jindra Black Box Theatre hosts performance and audience conversation

Jindra Black Box Theatre hosts performance and audience conversation

Apples in Winter by Jennifer Fawcett introduces a mother and a death row inmate's final meal

Auburn gives first reading to New Year's fireworks

Auburn gives first reading to New Year's fireworks

Mullins lists benefits to local economy and community pride

Water emergency difficult for Auburn utility

Water emergency difficult for Auburn utility

Auburn signs 35-year agreement with NPPD for wholesale power

Space Force added to Veterans Day anthems

Space Force added to Veterans Day anthems

Pioneer band holds Veterans Day concert at Veterans Memorial Building

NioCorp reports ownership of one mile section

NioCorp reports ownership of one mile section

Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project ready for construction

Civics class proposes little libraries

Civics class proposes little libraries

SYRACUSE - The Syracuse City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The agenda includes a discussion on ownership of three wells, 7, 8 and 10. Sarah Burr and the SDA civics class propose a mini library and the Tannenbaum committee p

Habitat for Humanity building in Nebraska City

Habitat for Humanity building in Nebraska City

Unlock the Dream Christmas gala introduces push for rural development

Fire damage at Falls City commercial shop

Fire damage at Falls City commercial shop

Sparks from grinder blamed for fire

Nebraska City Public Schools plan Veterans Day events

Nebraska City Public Schools plan Veterans Day events

Kent Blum to speak at Hayward

Chris Backemeyer runs in Nebraska’s 1st District Democratic U.S. House primary

Chris Backemeyer runs in Nebraska’s 1st District Democratic U.S. House primary

Democrats have another candidate in eastern Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District primary. Former U.S. State Department diplomat Chris Backemeyer. Both are vying to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood.

Luhring agrees to mentor replacement for Auburn Board of Public Works

Luhring agrees to mentor replacement for Auburn Board of Public Works

Luhring said Auburn is looking for exceptional leader familiar with utility

Small Beginnings' outreach evolves to equip 'free little food pantries'

Small Beginnings' outreach evolves to equip 'free little food pantries'

Hungry Souls Soup House opens Friday at Nebraska City

Slama suspends campaign for state treasurer

Slama suspends campaign for state treasurer

Former state senator references expensive and bitter primary races in Republican Party's past

Firearm, threat charges filed in Richardson County

Firearm, threat charges filed in Richardson County

County court filings

Sen. McKeon says he won’t resign following public indecency charge, calls incident a misunderstanding

Sen. McKeon says he won’t resign following public indecency charge, calls incident a misunderstanding

LINCOLN, Neb. — State Senator Dan McKeon of Amherst has issued a public apology after being charged with public indecency and facing calls from Gov. Jim Pillen to resign over an alleged inappropriate remark and gesture made towards a staffer during

Supervisors asked to join opposition to Iowa carbon pipeline

Supervisors asked to join opposition to Iowa carbon pipeline

Summit Carbon Solutions proposes pipeline that would serve ethanol plant at Shenandoah

Peru State MBB Player Snares Offensive Player of the Week Honor Following Historic Win

Peru State MBB Player Snares Offensive Player of the Week Honor Following Historic Win

PERU, NE - Following a record-setting upset win over No. 3 Georgetown, Peru State's Ashton Lovette has been named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.

Auburn mayor recall fails, Peru recall underway

Auburn mayor recall fails, Peru recall underway

Petition circulator must be present to witness signatures

Flood introduces HOME Reform Act 2025

Flood introduces HOME Reform Act 2025

All of Nebraska City's housing permits so far in 2025 have been for the city-led housing development

Former State Sen. Julie Slama runs for state treasurer

Former State Sen. Julie Slama runs for state treasurer

A former state senator threw her name into the ring Monday for the Republican-occupied seat of state treasurer, promising she would be a leader who works “tirelessly to deliver conservative wins.”

Frey Burns Knights as Lawrence-Nelson Advances in D2 Football Playoffs

Frey Burns Knights as Lawrence-Nelson Advances in D2 Football Playoffs

ELMWOOD, NE - In the 8 vs 9 matchup of the D2 Playoffs, it was all Lawrence-Nelson Raiders as they went on the road and defeated the Elmwood-Murdock Knights on Friday, 78-42, as heard on B103.

Falls City considers mini park donation

Falls City considers mini park donation

Council asked to authorize city administrator to negotiate purchase of property for electrical substation

Halloween pursuit ends in Highway 75 crash

Halloween pursuit ends in Highway 75 crash

Officers recover $3,421 worth of merchandise stolen from Holton Walmart

2025 Trail of Treats

2025 Trail of Treats

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Beltway ramp toward Omaha to close for work

Beltway ramp toward Omaha to close for work

Detour will use 11th Street and west Fourth Corso