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Trimble enters plea after 26 pounds of cocaine seized
Trimble enters plea after 26 pounds of cocaine seized

State drops charge on $7,000 seized in Highway 2 traffic stop

Nebraska issues 2026 fishing forecast

Nebraska issues 2026 fishing forecast

Louisville lakes make top 10 for largemouth bass and blue gill

Nebraska jobless claims surge after Tyson plant closure

Nebraska jobless claims surge after Tyson plant closure

Nebraska was one of only seven states to see an increase in jobless claims during that period.

Hours-long hearing held on bathroom bill

Hours-long hearing held on bathroom bill

Who should be allowed to use communal bathrooms and locker rooms?

Rollover accident behind 11th Street hardware store

Rollover accident behind 11th Street hardware store

Buick drops 14 feet from retaining wall

How new SNAP rules are being handled in local stores

How new SNAP rules are being handled in local stores

If you walked into a grocery store here in Nebraska and try to buy a quick drink using your EBT card, you might not be able to anymore.

Sen. Ricketts Addresses ICE Investigation, Government Shutdown, and Second Amendment

Sen. Ricketts Addresses ICE Investigation, Government Shutdown, and Second Amendment

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts addressed a wide range of national issues Wednesday during a press conference, touching on the federal investigation into a Minnesota ICE custody death, a potential government shutdown, and Second Amendment rights.

Pioneer softball staple signs for college ball

Pioneer softball staple signs for college ball

Hanna Marth to join Northeast Community College Hawks this fall

Work begins on Longs Creek water project

Work begins on Longs Creek water project

Board expects temporary plant to be installed by mid-April

Election filings in Nemaha County

Election filings in Nemaha County

Updated Jan. 28, 2026

Fischer urges reauthorization of FirstNet

Fischer urges reauthorization of FirstNet

First Responder Network Authority set to expire in February

Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses

Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses

Data released Tuesday reveals a 0.6% annual population bump, or about 12,500 more residents overall from July 2024 through June 2025.

DHHS won’t seek to cap Medicaid waiver caregiver hours for Nebraskans with disabilities, elderly

DHHS won’t seek to cap Medicaid waiver caregiver hours for Nebraskans with disabilities, elderly

Latest version of Medicaid waiver changes heads to second public comment period ending March 4

Huskers’ 2026 Football Schedule Revealed

Huskers’ 2026 Football Schedule Revealed

The Big Ten announced its 2026 football schedule on Tuesday, providing all 18 schools with dates for their nine conference games.

Pillen signs executive order on THC industry in Nebraska

Pillen signs executive order on THC industry in Nebraska

Nebraska’s governor is making a move to crack down on what he calls a dangerous THC market.

County ponders 'draining' pond at Johnson Dam

County ponders 'draining' pond at Johnson Dam

NRD says road/dam needs to be re-done

Southeast Nebraska teacher arrested for alleged relationship with former student

Southeast Nebraska teacher arrested for alleged relationship with former student

A Southeast Nebraska sixth-grade teacher has been arrested over an alleged relationship with a former student.

Palmyra teacher suspected of relationship with former student

Palmyra teacher suspected of relationship with former student

Lincoln police say victim was an 18-year-old Palmyra graduate

Gov. Pillen officially running for reelection

Gov. Pillen officially running for reelection

Gov. Jim Pillen officially filled to run for re-election as Governor of Nebraska.

Prison ordered for sleeping driver on Highway 2

Prison ordered for sleeping driver on Highway 2

In separate case, Percival man given time in jail for obstructing a peace officer

County board ratchets down its pay increase

County board ratchets down its pay increase

Otoe County will pay $172,500 in administrative wages among five commissioners

Dangerous cold at Monday morning crash

Dangerous cold at Monday morning crash

Nebraska City Fire and Rescue responded to an injury accident on Highway 2 Monday morning with a temperature of negative 8 and a wind chill of negative 23 degrees.

River Country faces subzero cold, snow-covered roads

River Country faces subzero cold, snow-covered roads

50 hours and counting of subzero weather

NWS advises ahead of dangerous cold and snow potential

NWS advises ahead of dangerous cold and snow potential

The National Weather service says that very cold temperatures and strong winds are producing life-threatening wind chills ranging from -20 to -35 degrees this morning.

Harkendorff, Hardesty file for re-election

Harkendorff, Hardesty file for re-election

Harkendorff asks for another four years to continue Falls City success

Born with a less than a 4% chance of survival, Nebraska’s ‘miracle’ quadruplets ready for 18th birthday

Born with a less than a 4% chance of survival, Nebraska’s ‘miracle’ quadruplets ready for 18th birthday

When Rachel Woollen gave birth to quadruplets 17 weeks early, they had a less than 4% chance of all surviving. They’re about to celebrate their 18th birthday.

County reviews unauthorized bridge attachments

County reviews unauthorized bridge attachments

Commissioner voices opposition to zoning regulations

Applications accepted to fill NRD vacancy

Applications accepted to fill NRD vacancy

Subdistrict 8 covers towns of Auburn, Brownville and Nemaha

GoodLife Agriculture offering 'founders batch'

GoodLife Agriculture offering 'founders batch'

Company demonstrates distribution ahead of construction at Nebraska City

Sudden, severe cold linked to 'tree explosions'

Sudden, severe cold linked to 'tree explosions'

Wind chills of 20 degrees below are forecast to follow today's above-freezing temperatures

Organization files suit over DOJ request for Nebraska voter data

Organization files suit over DOJ request for Nebraska voter data

A U.S. Department of Justice request for voter data is facing some pushback in Nebraska.

Jailer accused of passing THC gummies

Jailer accused of passing THC gummies

Arrest affidavit says former jail employee refused money from inmate

Falls City fire reports $160,000 in losses in 2025

Falls City fire reports $160,000 in losses in 2025

Fire incidents remain below average

Cold weather advisory for River Country

Cold weather advisory for River Country

Extreme cold warning extends from Great Lakes to Maryville, Mo.

Threat, assault and meth cases filed in Nemaha County

Threat, assault and meth cases filed in Nemaha County

In separate cases, women sought help at Nemaha County gas stations

Auburn Splits Home Hoops Doubleheader with Falls City-Sacred Heart

Auburn Splits Home Hoops Doubleheader with Falls City-Sacred Heart

AUBURN, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs and Falls City-Sacred Heart Irish split a doubleheader on the court in Auburn on Tuesday, as heard on B103. The opener saw FC-SH pick up a 55-23 win. The Irish were up just five points after the first quarter, but they bui

Lynne Walz enters race for governor

Lynne Walz enters race for governor

Former state senator Lynne Walz announced Wednesday morning that she is going to seek the Democratic nomination for governor in the May primary.

Texas-based Buc-ee’s likely headed to Gretna

Texas-based Buc-ee’s likely headed to Gretna

Mayor foresees mega convenience store with 100 gas pumps as catalyst for city’s ‘good life district’

REPORTS: Nebraska Special Teams coach Mike Ekeler headed to USC

REPORTS: Nebraska Special Teams coach Mike Ekeler headed to USC

Nebraska Special Teams Coach Mike Ekeler is departing from the Huskers and heading to USC, per sources. 

Retiring police captain recognized for humanistic approach to the job

Retiring police captain recognized for humanistic approach to the job

Neeman served 36 years on Nebraska City Police Department

Seven-year-old boy dies, brother injured after UTV accident in Bennet

Seven-year-old boy dies, brother injured after UTV accident in Bennet

One boy is dead after a UTV accident near Bennett Monday afternoon. 

Nebraska bill would require civics test for lawmakers

Nebraska bill would require civics test for lawmakers

A bill would require Nebraska lawmakers to complete a civics knowledge test within 90 days of taking their oath in office.

Bill would require Nebraska students to learn about communism

Bill would require Nebraska students to learn about communism

A Nebraska senator wants schools to teach students the dangers of communism. State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, proposed LB 1024 last week.

Rep. Flood says Nebraskans can expect larger tax refunds

Rep. Flood says Nebraskans can expect larger tax refunds

Tax season is about to begin as 1099s and W-2s arrive in mailboxes across Nebraska. 

Knights Defend Castle From Invading Cowboys & Cowgirls on Saturday

Knights Defend Castle From Invading Cowboys & Cowgirls on Saturday

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights grabbed a pair of wins over Sidney, Iowa, on Saturday in a home basketball doubleheader. In the opening contest, LCC held Sidney to just one point in the second quarter to build a 29-12 lead at rece

U.S. Education Department pauses wage garnishment

U.S. Education Department pauses wage garnishment

The U.S. Department of Education announced it is pausing plans to garnish wages of student loan borrowers in default. The seizure of tax refunds and other federal benefits from borrowers with student loan debt are also being delayed.

Conestoga Splits Basketball Doubleheader at Elmwood-Murdock on Friday

Conestoga Splits Basketball Doubleheader at Elmwood-Murdock on Friday

MURDOCK, NE - The Knights of Elmwood-Murdock brought in the Cougars of Conestoga for a doubleheader of basketball action on Friday, as heard on B103. In the opener, the Elmwood-Murdock girls continued their impressive season, walloping the Cougars, 64-29.

Protective vest donated for police K9

Protective vest donated for police K9

Vested Interest for K9s

Sheriff investigating death after camper fire

Sheriff investigating death after camper fire

Body found in remains of fire at Nebraska City campsite

Council agenda includes Fairview Mills, aquatic park marker, EDGE report

Council agenda includes Fairview Mills, aquatic park marker, EDGE report

City council to consider length of council president duty

Trail planting, rec rates, police captain on city council agenda

Trail planting, rec rates, police captain on city council agenda

Statewide Arboretum provides for 105 trees along softball complex bike trail

Smith files for re-election in Nebraska’s 3rd District

Smith files for re-election in Nebraska’s 3rd District

Rep. Adrian Smith has filed for re-election in Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District, citing work on tax relief, agriculture, trade and border security as he seeks another term in Congress.

Gov. Pillen proposed large spending cuts to offset $471M budget shortfall

Gov. Pillen proposed large spending cuts to offset $471M budget shortfall

LINCOLN, Neb. - While insisting concerns of a budget crisis in Nebraska are overblown, Governor Jim Pillen is proposing a nine figure cut in spending. During his annual State of the State address Thursday morning, Governor Pillen proposed $495 million wor

Board of Regents approves $800 million transaction to become sole owner of Nebraska Medicine

Board of Regents approves $800 million transaction to become sole owner of Nebraska Medicine

The University of Nebraska is moving forward with purchasing Clarkson Regional Health’s share of Nebraska Medicine.

Over or under: Mobile sports gambling petition looks to gain momentum

Over or under: Mobile sports gambling petition looks to gain momentum

Sports betting is allowed at casinos in Nebraska but not on your phone, like it is in 38 other states.

Auburn resident seeks relief from truck noise

Auburn resident seeks relief from truck noise

Complaint of overnight truck parking turned over to city's ordinance committee

Dunbar village board recall successful

Dunbar village board recall successful

Recall launched after new paving ordered during seal coat project

One last round: Beloved Bartender’s retirement draws in hundreds

One last round: Beloved Bartender’s retirement draws in hundreds

Euni Diediker has been running Euni’s Palace for more than 40 years.

Old Freighter's Museum making basement repairs

Old Freighter's Museum making basement repairs

Wirth Foundation enhances museum's telling of Westward movement

Investigators looking for stolen tailgates

Investigators looking for stolen tailgates

Victims in Syracuse and Nebraska City

Rudy seeks office with register of deeds

Rudy seeks office with register of deeds

Republicans seek re-election for county board, clerk

Gwyn Williams Named Associate Athletic Director for Peru State College Athletics

Gwyn Williams Named Associate Athletic Director for Peru State College Athletics

PERU, NE - Peru State College Athletics has announced the hiring of Gwyn Williams as the College's new Associate Athletic Director. Williams brings a strong background in athletic administration, sports information, and game-day operations to the Bobcats.

Rock Port retiree sentenced for intent to distribute

Rock Port retiree sentenced for intent to distribute

Bailey eligible for parole in a year

Johnson-Brock Sweeps Weeping Water in Saturday Basketball Doubleheader

Johnson-Brock Sweeps Weeping Water in Saturday Basketball Doubleheader

JOHNSON, NE - The Eagles defended their nest against the Indians on Saturday, picking up a pair of wins, as heard on B103. Johnson-Brock's ladies started the afternoon with a 48-33 win over Weeping Water. The Indians were strong at the free throw line, co

Palmyra & Auburn Split Friday Night Hoops Doubleheader

Palmyra & Auburn Split Friday Night Hoops Doubleheader

AUBURN, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs hosted the Palmyra Panthers for a Friday night basketball doubleheader and finished with a split in the two games, as heard on B103. In the opener, Palmyra built a 17-7 by halftime and cruised to a 37-26 win. The Panthers